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Author Topic: Motor for 30" Saw  (Read 5485 times)

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Re: Motor for 30" Saw
« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2020, 11:13:25 AM »
I forgot to add, the weight of a pulley is irrelevant.  Once it is spinning, it adds nothing to the power required.  If the load is too great for a 2hp motor, something is wrong.  Is the cut getting enough oil?  Are the bearings free?  How hard is the carriage pushing?  Is the blade speed correct?
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