Source for used Electric motors?

[Jonathan Freinkel]

I recently scored (what I thought was a deal at the time..) a jointer that needs a NEMA 56 motor with 1.75HP.

Ive looked on ebay and see many "off brands" for around $200. My personal preference is to buy American made if possible

Does anyone know of a place that sells used leeson or baldor motors?
While on the topic. The jointer came with 1.75hp. Is there a reason I shouldn't upgrade it to 2 or 3hp?

Thanks
~Jonathan

[Jim Andrew]

Only used motors I have found for sale was at my local hvac company. They salvage equipment when they install replacements.

[Art Mann]

I see used motors in that horsepower range all the time on Craigslist and my area typically isn't a very good area to buy used tools in. I see you list home as Atlanta. I would think the choices would be even better on that Craigslist.

I know you don't want Chinese equipment but I will say I bought a 3/4 hp motor from Harbor Freight several years ago to power a home made drum sander and I have used it very often and very hard since then without any problems. It was less than half the price of a name brand and about the same as old (really old) used motors that would be suitable. It was also cheaper than equivalent off brand selections from places like Northern Tool.

[Charles Wiggins]

Have you thought about getting the old motor rebuilt?
http://www.hayesandlunsford.com/motor/motor.html

[Jonathan Freinkel]

Have you thought about getting the old motor rebuilt?
http://www.hayesandlunsford.com/motor/motor.html

I didn't get an original motor or I would have considered it!

I have looked at craigslist. I haven't seen many motors that are not 3ph. I am considering it but trying to avoid the complexity if possible.

The suggestions and comments are appreciated! Keep them coming!

[David Kumm]

I would not be as concerned as to origin for a small 2 hp or under motor. Some new Leeson of that size will be Chinese, and Techtop make a decent Chinese motor. When you get to 5 hp and over, Baldor is the pick of the litter but they make several ranges of quality too. Usually it isn't economical to rebuild small motors. Dave

[Bill Adamsen]

When my 5hp "explosion proof motor" on my compressor was experiencing start up issues, I had my motor guy "check it out" ($80) and he informed me it had a bad winding - rebuild was around $1000. Discussing a replacement, I mentioned I could get the original replacement Baldor from Ebay for just $360. He asked if I could buy him a few as well. Install was a direct swap and it's been running for a year with no issues.

[Rick Whitehead]

No, there's no reason that you can't replace the motor with a more common HP rating, like 1-1/2 or 2 HP. Without knowing the size and make of your jointer, I can't offer a direct recommendation. Usually, though, 6" jointers have a motor of around 1 HP, and 8" have a motor from 1-1/2 HP on up.My Rockwell 8" jointer, model 37-315, has a 2HP motor, replacing the original 1-1/2 HP. You should be able to find a used motor in a big city such as the one you live in. If you can't, the Surplus Center-http://www.surpluscenter.com/ has good deals on new ones. Rick

[Ray Newman]

Check your local electrical rewinding/repair shops for a source, or a shop just might have one on-hand.

If you find you need to go with a new motor, check Grainger -- http://www.grainger.com/category/motors/ecatalog/N-bii

ENCO also has new motors: http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRHI?PMSECT=2005109

[Peter Kelly]

While on the topic. The jointer came with 1.75hp. Is there a reason I shouldn't upgrade it to 2 or 3hp?

You'll have a much easier time finding a 56C 1.5 or 2hp replacement motor than 1.75. A USA-made 2hp 1725rpm TEFC 56C Leeson should cost around $300 from these guys: http://www.electricmotorsite.com/c/l...Farm+Duty.html

[Mike Heidrick]

I get motors from craigslist and ebay. You could try surplus center as well.