"Bert" wrote in message
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My previous post was motivated by a potential chance to get a smoking
deal on a new Baldor motor. That has fallen through, so I'll be on the
lookout for a good deal on a TEFC. While I'm looking, I thought I'd
solicit opinions on the best motor size for general metal working.
What I have in mind is a belt-driven shaft with fittings on one end
for buffing wheels and wire wheels (maybe 8"?); on the other end of
the shaft would be the drive wheel for a belt grinder (probably
configured for something in the range of a 2" x 72" belt). I've been
thinking a 3/4 to 1 hp motor would be about right. What do you think?

No smaller, surely. I think my Powermatic 6" x 48" belt sander has a 1
horse motor, and it's none too powerful if you're doing some serious
sanding. Given a choice, I'd go as large as is practical.

Harold