Thanks to all who replied. I will clean out the motor and check the
cintrifugal switch as suggested. The start capacitors are only a few
dollars. If that doesn't do it, I guess I'll have to get a new band
saw one of these days. Thanks.

On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:34:47 -0500, The Cross-eyed Barber
wrote:

A neighbor gave me a Delta model 28-185 band saw that the start
capacitor was burned up on. He had removed it and no longer has it. I
took the info off the motor and got a start capacitor from an
electrical supply house. It burned up almost imediately. Went to
another supply house and got another capacitor that they recommended.
Same result. I think the motor probably needs replacement.

1. Is it worth replacing, or should I just scrap the whole thing?

2. Where would I find a replacement? IIRC to get a replacement you
need to have the motor frame number. I can't find a frame number on
this thing to save my life. I can't afford a new bandsaw right now,
so that is out of the question.

Thanks for any advise.