TEFC is worth it in my opinion, but if you're trying to save money, shield
the open motor as best as you can, and then blow it out regularly with
compressed air. You'll be fine.


"Bert" wrote in message
...
Just wondering if anyone in the group has any experience with or
thoughts on using an open motor for a belt sander. This will be a
home-brew sander, probably belt-driven, so I may be able to protect
the motor to some extent, but not completely. Should I anticipate a
quick death for an open motor in this application, or could I expect
just a slightly shortened life span? Would a TEFC motor be worth the
extra bucks?

Thanks.
Bert