Thanks Ed. More good information. Wasn't aware of the reverse instructions on the forum. Does it allow a reversing switch set-up, or is it a semi-permanent solution?edma194 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:05 pmWith the speed increaser you get all the benefits of undertable table routing that the PowerPro would provide. You may not need the double-tilt for anything else. The double-tilt is a problem if you want to keep an SPT mounted on the left side like a bandsaw. It has to be removed just to tilt up into drill press mode. If you really want to there are instructions on the forum for modifying motors to be reversible. There's not much more capability available in a PowerPro. You could go buy a lot of expensive Woodpecker and Festool stuff with the money you'd spend on one.
PowerPro Headstock DIY Upgrade
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Re: PowerPro Headstock DIY Upgrade
Reversing is limited to NON-EMERSON motors. A modification not for the faint hearted.
Yes a reversing selector switch is typical.
Yes a reversing selector switch is typical.
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Re: PowerPro Headstock DIY Upgrade
Here is a link to a thread providing instructions on rewiring the headstock motor to add the reverse capability.
viewtopic.php?t=12664
viewtopic.php?t=12664
Re: PowerPro Headstock DIY Upgrade
Thank you for creating that .pdf. I printed the whole thing out to take to a motor shop for a quote when I travel way down to the southern part of my state for a doctor's appointment next week. I'm hoping they won't want to much too replace the bearings and make the wiring modifications.benmcn wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:54 pm Here is a link to a thread providing instructions on rewiring the headstock motor to add the reverse capability.
viewtopic.php?t=12664
Ed from Rhode Island
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
1961 Goldie:1960 Sawsmith RAS:10ER
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
1961 Goldie:1960 Sawsmith RAS:10ER
Re: PowerPro Headstock DIY Upgrade
I stopped by a motor shop today with the instructions and a motor. They would charge $150 for replacing the bearings and the tech thinks about 3 hours additional at $85 an hour for the rewiring work. Their discount price for the whole job is $350 assuming 3 hours is sufficient. The tech seems confident that will be enough time.
I doubt I'd find a better price around here. I think I could put $350 to better use right now and I don't have much need for this. Maybe I'll give it a try myself some day.
I doubt I'd find a better price around here. I think I could put $350 to better use right now and I don't have much need for this. Maybe I'll give it a try myself some day.
Ed from Rhode Island
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
1961 Goldie:1960 Sawsmith RAS:10ER
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
1961 Goldie:1960 Sawsmith RAS:10ER