DIYbanter - View Single Post - Unisaw restoration project: good idea or money pit?

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(Heath Roberts) wrote:
The motor is a three-phase motor, and it's the old style, of
course. I

This would make me want to pass unless I could negotiate a big
discount -- It'll be easier to find a complete single phase saw than
just an old-style single phase motor. Lots of single phase hobbyists
repowering old three phase industrial machines. No industrial users
repowering old homeowner saws.

Yeah, the demand for old single-phase motors definitely seems to have
outpaced supply. I had hoped someone here would know where I could
find one--without that happening, I probably won't buy the saw.
There's always the phase-conversion option, but that's a pretty
expensive way to go.

If you just wanted something solid to cut wood, this could be a good
purchase. But given that you want a restored, complete machine, add
in the cost for the missing parts and contracted work needed.
(Perhaps something for your time, too.) I'll bet that total will be
more than a more complete, single phase machine.

Well, it's always the sort of thing that would catch my eye, but I
haven't really looked locally for an old Unisaw. I'll have to make an
effort over the next couple of months.

Thanks for the advice,
Heath