Rockwel Drill press motor replacement question?

[crooklyn]

I purchased a 3phase rockwell drill press for dirt cheap for my garage but need to replace the motor. The current motor is 3phase 1/2 hp 1710 rpm, but I found a 110v single phase 3450 rpm 1 1/2 hp motor. will that work?

 

[Outlawmws]

No, it doubles the speeds and you will only burn up bits...

Is this a 4 speed pulley setup, or do you have an intermediate pulley for 16 speeds? it would still be too fast in either case, but a 4 speed is less than Ideal if you plan on drilling larger holes in steels.

 

[nine4gmc]

That^ and look for a 1725 rpm in the 1/2 hp range with the same mounting style.

 

[CalsXS2]

Let's see the drill press.

 

[exmaxima1]

I purchased a 3phase rockwell drill press for dirt cheap for my garage but need to replace the motor. The current motor is 3phase 1/2 hp 1710 rpm, but I found a 110v single phase 3450 rpm 1 1/2 hp motor. will that work?

Aside from spinning too fast, it is highly unlikely the shaft on the bigger motor will fit your drive pulley.

 

[454ragtop]

A 1/2 HP or 3/4 HP 1725 RPM single phase motor should be fairly easy to come by, or this might actually be a better option http://dealerselectric.com/FM50-1P5-C.asp