Unisaw FS


collinb

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Phase convertor or changing the motor, either way you look at it, it up's the investment. At which point it's just easier to find a saw with the correct power.

Like buying a diesel car but no diesel stations for 100 miles of where you live. Sure you can swap the motor out....or just buy a car that runs on gas.

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Unfortunately Janello is correct.  A rfd for a 2hp motor could still make this a decent deal but if its 440 volt its likely 5hp which means your in rotary phase converter territory.  If you are an electrician you can make one yourself.  The rest of us need one to install a rpd which means in maryland you are looking at 700 for parts and more for labor. You gain at least 5hp ability at 3 phase which is cool but it would be cheaper to just buy a new or used unisaw motor at around 400$.

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2 hours ago, Janello said:

Phase convertor or changing the motor, either way you look at it, it up's the investment. At which point it's just easier to find a saw with the correct power.

Like buying a diesel car but no diesel stations for 100 miles of where you live. Sure you can swap the motor out....or just buy a car that runs on gas.

Nah, you buy a tank and set in in a concrete pad. Co-ops will deliver bulk and you just need to restructure your budget. Farmers deal like this all the time. (You certainly are right about the 3 phase though.) 

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