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