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I suspect that the person who sold me the saw had a failed motor, replaced it with a used motor unknowing that it was wired for 220v and used it with limited success so he unloaded it on me for a price of $60. Actually, I'm pleased with the overall experience because he also threw in a router...

I was mistaken. There is a wiring diagram on one small corner of the Leeson nameplate. It is exactly the same as the ANSI standard. I opened up the motor this morning, checked the wiring, and it was wired for 220 volts! I rewired it for 110 volts and ran it briefly, successfully. Now I have to...

Interesting. Maybe the problem with the motor is not the voltage settinig.

OK, I'll take a look tomorrow and see if I can rewire. Thanks a bunch!

There's no diagram on the motor and I was trying to use it on 120 v.

I'd like to do that, but without a wiring diagram I'd be at a loss to determine the voltage setup. Perhaps I will see if I can get a Leeson diagram when I have time. Since the saw is ancient and probably has changed hands a few times, I'm guessing that the Leeson motor is not the original motor...

You could be right. According to the nameplate, the Leeson motor is capable of being wired for both 120 and 240 v.

I recently bought a vintage Craftsman Model 113.298240 table saw that seemed to be in great shape. The Leeson 1 HP motor sounded very good, but when I started using the saw, it didn't have enough power to comfortably rip a 2 by 4. Since this seemed strange, I then bought and installed a used...

Hmm one pro and one con. How about some more opinions?

Hello - I have the opportunity to buy a vintage Makita Model 2711 table saw, with the sliding table top section. I see no other ads for this unique power tool. Do any of you have any experience or knowledge of its utility, durability etc, and a rough idea of its market value?

Thanks all for your helpful comments. I'm beginning to believe that my 3-wheel bandsaw is not appropriate for re-sawing, but I'll also check on blade tooth set.

I need some advice on a bandsaw problem. I bought a used Delta 16 inch bandsaw (Model 28-560) about a year ago. This a 3-wheel machine that is capable of sawing wood cross sections up to around 8 inches in height. I’ve used it successfully many times for different projects, but have been stymied...

I just found an owner's manual online and the saw's manual is under the Delta label as a Sawbuck Frame & Trim Saw. You were right1

I believe "sawbuck" is more correctly associated with a lumber frame used to hold logs for cutting. GJ member RTM says it's a buck saw, which is probably correct.

Aha, that looks like my saw. Thanks much RTM