A few days ago, I bought a used PT 260 planer/thicknesser, that looks like the same machine as the Record PT 260 and Metabo HC 260C, and many more.
I thought it was a 3-phase machine (it was advertised as such), but my machine is the 1-phase 230 V version (2.2 kW). I was a bit disappointed because of this, but the price was good, and the machine was in really good condition, so I decided to buy it anyhow.
I haven't used it much yet, but the 230 V motor seems to be enough for smaller jobs at least.
Browsing the internet, I found that this machine is also available with a 400V (3 kW I think), 3-phase motor.
I'm wondering if it would be worth replacing the motor, in case this is not powerful enough.
I guess replacing the power switch and motor would be all that needs replacing. Anyone tried this?
I thought it was a 3-phase machine (it was advertised as such), but my machine is the 1-phase 230 V version (2.2 kW). I was a bit disappointed because of this, but the price was good, and the machine was in really good condition, so I decided to buy it anyhow.
I haven't used it much yet, but the 230 V motor seems to be enough for smaller jobs at least.
Browsing the internet, I found that this machine is also available with a 400V (3 kW I think), 3-phase motor.
I'm wondering if it would be worth replacing the motor, in case this is not powerful enough.
I guess replacing the power switch and motor would be all that needs replacing. Anyone tried this?