rookie with Bodine gearmotor

[tobers]

I have an Inca planer. The drive gear is plastic, and is the achilles heel of the design; it's melted twice. Several folks online have switched this gear out to a gear motor. I decided to try it, but I know nothing about these things. The motor they suggested was Bodine 33A3BEPM-5R, which is DC, 1/11 hp, 42 rpm. I just bought it.

I'm hoping someone can help this rookie out with 2 basic questions (for now!):

1. Currently the shaft points straight down to the table it would be mounted on. I need it to stick out to the right, 90 degrees from this. I'm thinking this thing can be rotated by undoing those 2 long screws, rotating the head, and retightening. Is that right? Please tell me its adjustable

2. I hear I need a speed controller. Someone recommended Bodine WPM-2137E1. I think this model is good up to 1/6 hp. I'd like to get one used, and there are several other Bodine models, such as the 835, which are much cheaper. Bottomline: What sort of speed controller do I need? (model?) Just need to get something that works and is reliable.

Thank you! I hope someone understands these things. Rick

 

[petersonra]

This would appear to be a do-it-yourself type question and generally the moderators do not allow us to answer such questions.

 

[gadfly56]

What petersonra said. Plus, you're likely to have much more luck on a woodworkers forum, or one dedicated to the machine you have. Good luck.

 

[LarryFine]

Perhaps contact Bodine?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I let it ride for a bit since it was asking about the mechanical aspect of replacing it not the electrical. It really isn't the site for it as mentioned above

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