"jwoo" wrote in message
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Since i'm in this position, would I benefit from bumping up the HP to 2
or 3? Currently mines is a 1.5hp motor. And whats the difference (or
which is the best) of cap start, induction run, or a cap start cap run?

See the Leeson list above to learn that cap/cap are better under load.
Guess that would keep your blade speed better, but motor cost is higher.

As far as 2HP delivery, take a look at
http://www.mech.uwa.edu.au/DANotes/V...tro/intro.html or calculate at
http://www.gizmology.net/pulleysbelts.htm, noting that the tension is
supplied by the motor weight. Link belt might be ok, but 2HP is about the
break point to go to dual sheaves on V belts.