Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - powering a three phase table saw?

Hello
I've just bought a used Delta Table UniSaw, from a local furniture factory. A little problem none of us thought of was that that THIS large saw runs on 3-phase power, and of course our building doesn't have that.
Now, I've been told two things.
1) replace the 3-phase motor in the saw with a single-phase. Just checking online here in the past few minutes shows me that the motor swap out option might cost MORE than I paid for the saw itself.
2) buy a 3-to-1 phase inverter and run the saw off of that. Problem is that I don't know what kind to look for. I honestly don't. The saw was hooked up to 208/230 volt electrical supply, and I'm told that with a power inverter I could still keep the saw on the same 20amp breaker line our larger shop tool are already powered on (no two tools are ever running at the same time)

Thirdly, cost is an issue. I hate to say it like this, but I am looking for the absolute cheapest solution for the time being. Preferably less than $150.00
I guess in the absolute WORST case scenario, we can just sell the saw if we can't power it, it's just a very nice big saw.

So DIYforum members, I throw myself upon your tender mercies and expert knowledge...

Thanks.

I would suggest that you re-post this in the electrical forum. You may have made a good purchase if you want a paper weight, but to get it running will not be cheap.

How about a USED single phase motor? Any electric motor shop should have one to fit your needs. Or look around places like ebay and craigslist in your area. Just out of curiosity, what size frame is it and what rpms?

I think I've just found the solution.
A used 1-to-3 phase converter on ebay that wasn't listed right and is only $75.00
Hopefully that'll work.

Always just a matter of persistence.


Thanks all!