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To JGP, Finally got the motor wired back to 115v. Runs great. No belt breakage. Bandsaw attachment works. Now I guess I will clean it and look to do whatever prev. maintenance tasks required. Been watching "my growth rings" on Ytube. Will leave it at 115v since most of my projects are smal...

Thanks JGP Will do. Change over to 115v and test. Appreciate your help.

Thanks JGP. Will do just that. Change out and see if it runs. Really Appreciate your time.

Thanks JPG

Is there a performance difference in running it at 115V vs 230V. I see the label on the machine the references the wire connections that u are describing to change V. 115V seems like a less $$$ commitment. Especially since I don't even know if the thing runs.

It has a 6-15 Plug config. As I understand it that is for 250V? Sorry my electricity knowledge is "Zero". The Label says 115V/230V motor. That's why I need an electrician. As far as Panel space, I don't have any spare room to add another breaker if I was going to have it on a dedicated cir...

Had a Total Shop machine given to me recently. Thank God I didn't pay anything for it after doing a "small" amount of research on it. Haven't even Started it yet as I need electrician to equip my panel for service. Not even sure it will run. Came with all standard accessories except Table ...