very cool piece......could the motor be re-wound for 220 at least?
Back yard find TS.
Ok, not exactly in my back yard, but only a 45 minute round trip including loading and and strapping stuff down.
Looks to be from 1943. Oliver 88D. Missing the quadrant gauge. Only real issue I see is that it is probably 440 volt only.
I almost feel bad about how cheap it was.
Looks to be from 1943. Oliver 88D. Missing the quadrant gauge. Only real issue I see is that it is probably 440 volt only.
I almost feel bad about how cheap it was.
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Yes, or I could use a transformer to step up the voltage. There is an outside possibility that the motor is actually dual voltage and they left the other leads inside the motor housing. The saw has to come apart to get to the motor.very cool piece......could the motor be re-wound for 220 at least?
i'd be torn myself....tear apart and restore? or leave the petina and use it as is.... what are YOUR plans?
I dunno, I am going to take it to my buddies shop that has 480v 3ph power and see how the motor sounds. I like babbitt bearing machines, most ball bearing machines don't do anything for me.
Looking forward to seeing a restoration on this. Nice find.
If you open the access door, there should be a tag on the rear of the motor. Might be a woods motor.......
I see that she's a slider.....:thumbup: does it operate ok...:blink: , was the 88D left outside......? how bad is that rust.....:blink: you keeping her...:blink:
Nice saw D........
B,
I see that she's a slider.....:thumbup: does it operate ok...:blink: , was the 88D left outside......? how bad is that rust.....:blink: you keeping her...:blink:
Nice saw D........
B,
The motor tag is on the outside of the saw. It is a Louis Allis motor, stamped 440v on the tag. Can't hardly see motor with the door open. It was stored in a non insulated building for the last few years.
Yes, rolling table.
Yes, rolling table.
OK I'll ask. How Cheap Was It?I almost feel bad about how cheap it was.
Less then a plastic portable TS.OK I'll ask. How Cheap Was It?
Thats cheap!Less then a plastic portable TS.
How you know so much about this kind of stuff amazes me.
Obsessive compulsive may explain it. It is one of my hobbies, but I ended up finding out I have a real passion for anything old.How you know so much about this kind of stuff amazes me.
Hey, this mean you'll take me to lunch?...:whistling:laughing:... I have a real passion for anything old...
Not even close to being old enough.Hey, this mean you'll take me to lunch?...:whistling:laughing:
3 phase motors are pretty cheap to come by if you need one. You could make a rotary phase converter and use it as is. If the babbits are worn, there aren't too many old guys left who can pour new ones.
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