I had no idea I would start a flame war!! Thanks for all the input, though.
Here's the rest of the details to address the rest of the issues raised in the responses:
- When I said "true" 1 HP, I meant "continuously developed." In other words, it isn't one of those marketing jobs like my shop vac which has 6.25 Peak HP!! (Horse hockey...my shop vac wouldn't know 6 and a quarter horses if they all crapped down it's hose at the same time.)
- Wired for 110 the jointer is rated for 12.5 amps.
- It has a double-pole switch, so no changes are necessary to run 220v.
- My 220 drop comes straight out of my main panel...no subpanels.
So I guess the bottom line is: Will the motor actually run any better? I've been told by some local guys I trust that the motor may not develop any more HP on 220, but it won't bog as easily either on the tough stuff. Will it run cooler, and will wiring it for 220 provide an extra measure of safety against burning-out the motor?
Thanks again for all your assistance!! (And you guys play nicely!!)