I agree , when i got my 9A it had a 1/3 or 1/2 hp motor & I
never had a problem bogging the machine down . I took some very
heavy experimental cuts? way way heavier than .020 just feeling
out the machine & never had any issues . Have you dried to see
what it takes to bog just the motor down ? Maybe put some pressure
on a 2x4 against the motor pulley & see if it slow's it down
?? Have you done the spindle adjust with the rod through the
spindle ? Do yer bearing caps get hot when using ?
animal
On 11/6/23 10:05 AM, Rick wrote:
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I have the original 1/2 hp motor on my 1947 SB9A. ?I replaced the
leather flat belt with a serpentine automotive belt that I run
with the flat side to the pulleys. ?I take .050" cuts in steel
without a problem. ?If you go this route, replace the wicks while
you have the spindle out.
