Nope, a 2HP would outwork a single belt, even if you adapted the mount. You
probably should have been at 220v anyway to keep the motor cooler if you
regularly cut at or near capacity.

Sounds like you're going to have to get a big one or control your ambition.

"slothrop" wrote in message
...
Having just burned out the 1 hp motor in my Delta 14" bandsaw (w/riser)
while cutting bowl blanks from green walnut logs, I'm looking for
advice on the most (cost) effective upgrade for this machine. I'm
reluctant to lobby SWMBO for the cost of a big Italian bandsaw, so I'm
trying to work out a motor replacement/upgrade.

Can this frame handle a 2 hp motor? I'll probably go straight to 220V
for whatever I settle on.

Is form factor for the replacement a big issue, or do most motors fit
most mounts?

Thanks for any advice you can offer.

--tom