Just out of curiosity, would you actually not buy the bandsaw or
change yur mind on what you are willing to bid if you had to replace a
$5 pully?

I wouldn't think a pulley is very expensive, so initially I was
thinking as you. The Delta tech said something about spending 1K for
updates and/or other repairs, but didn't give details as to what other
needs may be.... possibly guides, bearings, etc.? Those kinds of
costs could add up. Maybe I should search for prices of potential
replacement parts, too.

Also, of course you can put in a bigger motor but if the original saw
didn't come with that larger motor sized option, there is no guarantee
the backbone can handle the torques generated by a bigger motor
cutting at capacity. Of course that sucker looks well beefy enough,
but I'm just sayin'.

The tech also said the original saw could have been equipped with
either a single or 3 phase motor and agreed it was a hefty saw, so I
would think the beef of the saw will accommodate a 3hp motor or any
work load I would have. Since it's on a military base, I think about
the abuse it may have been through, also. Good things to think about,
though. Thanks.

I presently have a 15 yr old Delta 14", but I find it lacking for
resawing most of my lumber I want resawn.

Sonny