On 27 Jan 2005 01:00:40 -0500, lid
(diverse_guy) wrote:

I've narrowed down my choice of Cabinet Saws to 2. However, I am
confused as to what exactly a 3 Phase motor is. The 2 Grizzly
machines I am looking at is the 5HP 220V G1023ZX ($1,150) or the 5HP
G1023ZX3 ($1,195). The $45.00 difference between is not important.
I just want to make sure that I understand what I am getting.

Rule of thumb:

If your shop is in a private residence your chances of having three
phase available approaches zero. Order single phase tools.

If your shop is in a commercial space there is a good chance you have
three phase available to you--check with your landlord. Then you have
to make a choice.

I am not familiar with three phase operations, so my usefulness stops
here. But I suspect you're a home shop guy, so perhaps I at least
clarified that for you.


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