Info on Power tools please

I've been doing some little projects in wood working and have decided I need a few more tools. I am in no way gifted at this so I do only small projects, shelves, racks, etc. I have decided I would like a scroll saw, and possibly a 12" planer. I have found sites in Manila that sell Ryobi products at good prices. However, they are imported as discontinued or surplus tools from Australia. When I looked up a site offered by one of the vendors, I find that Aussie tools are only 50 hertz, versus the 60 hertz used here. I'm sure they would work for a while, but fear they would burn up in time. Has anyone tried Aussie tools of this nature? If so, what has been your experiences. Furthermore, does anyone have alternative suggestions. I've looked in several stores, and they haven't even heard of a scroll saw. Any HELP would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Gary

 

HI Gary i have never had any worries with the gear i brought with me from aust. saws, drills , grinder ect, the only thing i had a problem with was a brevell timer i put in the chicken room to turn the heaters on it would not keep time nor would my bed side alarm, a local one fixed that. i sold all to the guy that took over my small farm 4 years ago i dont think he had any problems, i never had a scroll saw.
cheers

 

50 hertz power tools run faster on 60 hertz than what they are made for.
As a consequence they produce more heat.
As long you are aware of this, there is no problem, just stop using them when they become warm after using 10 minutes or so.
As a general rule, don't let somebody else use your tools and you can use them for many years.
If you want the job to be done and the machine becomes warm, put them in the freezer for a while (not to do that daily)

 

GOOD info firefly

 

Putting the tool in the freezer is probably not such a good idea, what about the very high humidity present here, your tool will be covered in water from condensation inside and out in a few minutes, very bad idea with power tools...

 

Thanks

Thanks Joseph and you other guys who responded. I don't do enough at one time to get a tool over heated so I guess waiting a while between uses won't be a problem. Thanks again.

 

We got most of our power tools from Bellmont in Cebu on Legaspi street. Have no clue how the prices compares internationally, but they got anything you might need.
For more standard home tools I guess the locals, Rejoyce, Citihardware and Handyman can supply most of them. I also bet Rejoyce and their like can order anything you might need.