I'm starting to wonder if it is a start/run configuration. Not sure.
Yes, I can give it a hand start and seems to run ok, but does seem
weak. Not sure of this because I have no experience with band saw
other than this one. I took the motor apart and did not find any kind
of switch. The wires from the capaciter join right into the bundle
with the wires from the cord. I think I'll just save up and buy a new
band saw. While it's off the saw, I may take it to a shop and have
them at least take a look at it if they'll do it on the cheap.

It is a 1/5 hp, 2.5 amp single phase.

On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:42:17 GMT, "George" wrote:


"The Cross-eyed Barber" wrote in message
.. .
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.

Is it a simple start capacitor? Verify by trying to run the motor with a
hand start. If it's a start/run configuration, putting a simple start in it
will result in failures as you have experienced.

Note the PSC, CSIR and CSCR configurations available.
http://www.iprocessmart.com/leeson/l...se_article.htm