Dealta 1 1/2" hp motor- never used

I have a 1 1/2 hp high quality powerful motor made by Delta. It’s 3450 rpm, 115/230v, one phase, TEFC, 16.8/8.4 amps. The shaft is 5/8” diameter , 2 1/4” long with a key slot.

I had originally gotten it about 7-8 years ago from Delta to replace the motor in my Delta DJ-20 8” joiner, but never need it, so it’s never been used. This motor was made in the US, back before everything was made in China. As noted, it can be wired for either 115 or 230 volts.

You know that woodworking machines need powerful, long lasting motors to work properly in very dusty environments and this one fits the bill perfectly. It could be used as a replacement motor for any piece of machinery requiring a 1 1/2 horse motor, assuming you can fit it in if it’s not a Delta, or you could use it to power a home built tool.

It could be used in any number of applications requiring a motor with this much horsepower. It has a mounting plate that can be bolted to a solid support. Its uses are limited only by your imagination. And what a fantastic Christmas gift for the build-it-yourself lumberjock in your house. It’s something he/she would never expect in a miilion years. (Just kidding- sort of)

My research showed just one source for a motor that seemed to be the same. It’s a site selling replacement parts for Delta tools and they listed a motor like this one for around $500.00. I’ll sell it for $300.00 and ship it free, which is no small deal because this thing is heavy- about 30 lbs.

I can send a photo if interested.

And did I mention IT’S NEVER BEEN USED!!!!

-- Alan Carter, www.alancarterstudio.com