[TheForge] replacement 4X6 horiz band saw

[Paul]

John Allen wrote:
> I got a question since we are talking about cutting equipment.
> 
> I only have 1 phase at my shop and I am in need of a swiveling head
> chop saw. The cheap ones are no longer usesble since I want to
> permanently attach it to a frame and make a L table to hold stock. I
> have seen many 3 phase ones but I am hoping I don't have to buy a 3
> phase and replace the motor. A 3 phase converter will cost the same
> amount and end up sucking more electricity in the long run.

Before you give up on 3 phase motors take a look here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Motortronics-ME2-203-M-3HP-AC-Variable-Frequency-Drive_W0QQitemZ250487435696QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a5236f1b0

it is a long url, but it points to the same
VFD that I purchased about 4 months ago. It runs up to a 3 HP motor, has 
soft start, over speed capability and motor protection. It can be used 
with a external pot to manually adjust the speed between your pre-sets. 
It can also power more than one piece of equipment by using it to wire 
three phase into your shop or just plugging different pieces of 
equipment into it. It works as advertised. I couldn't have purchased a 
new 3 HP single phase motor for the price of this, and I use it to power 
other 3 phase equipment.
Paul