Craig wrote:

I need some opinions on a project. I have an older Mont. Ward 16" wood
vertical bandsaw that Im converting to metal. I have a Leeson DC gear
motor, will it work? I have the speed controller also. It is 40 or 45
to 1 reduction, but only 1/4 hp, about 62 rpm. Will this have enough
power and torque to cut metal? I have never been around these motors
before, so its all new to me.
Thank you,
Craig

FYI I run a 3/4 hp motor on my metal-cutting VBS. I don't think much
less would work. - GWE