[Shop-talk] lathe motor

[Jimmie Mayfield]

On Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 09:00:02AM -0800, Frank Vantacich wrote:
> I am in need of a 5hp 1725rpm electric motor for a metal lathe.  
> Does any one know of a good source for something like this, it 
> doesn't have to be new.  So far I've seen prices ranging from 
> 375.00 to 475.00 and may be this is what I will end up spending.

$300-$500 is about the going price for a new 5HP motor.  Check
your local auction listings for machine tools that might have a 
motor you could salvage.  Normally, I'd say this might yield a
bargain but with the price of copper going through the roof, I
wouldn't be surprised if salvagers show up to bid on them just 
to extract the copper windings.

For a new motor, you might check www.northerntools.com.  I recall
they sell compressor-type motors in the 5HP range but I can't 
vouch for their quality.  McMaster Carr lists a 5hp 3ph motor
for $285 (part no 6136K16).  

Jimmie