I have an older (from the 80's) craftsman tablesaw. It isn't a high end machine by any means but it is the best I have ever owned buying a new one won't happen any time soon.
It has a 1 hp motor on it and when ripping oak it bogs down a bit, and I may be doing a lot of ripping if my current project turns out profitable.
Is there any reason I shouldn't put a larger motor on it. As long as it is the same or close to the same speed will the bearings on the saw handle it?
Also the motor that is on the saw at the moment can also be rewired to 230 volt. If I were to convert it to 230v would that make it more powerful Or just more efficient?