Dominic has inspired me. I too have a Jet 14 inch bandsaw and have been looking to upgrade the motor. I have been considering a Leeson Farm duty 1.5 hp motor. These questions are for the motor experts on the forum. My present motor has an ambient temp rating of 60 degrees celcius. The one I want to buy is rated at 40. Will that make a difference? Also the Farm duty motor has a manual overload. Is that a good thing for a bandsaw motor? I don't think the 1 hp motor that came with the saw has that.
Thanks for your input - Dave