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Old 11-23-2003, 04:49 PM
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can I use my recentiy dead washing machine motor?

I need to know if I can use my G.E. Profile washing machine motor to make a grinder? And what h.p. would it be? Thanks for your help in advance


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Old 11-23-2003, 06:52 PM
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First, welcome to the CKD. As for the motor, it can be used but it is not the best choice. It is probably about a 1/2 hp and is not an enclosed motor. A 1/2 hp is about as small as you should go and you will need to cover the motor somehow to prevent grit from entering it. You should look for a 3/4 or 1 hp TEFC motor.Even new they can be had for $50- $100. Dave
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Old 11-23-2003, 09:29 PM
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Thanks for the reply.

I appriciate the help


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Old 11-24-2003, 03:41 PM
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Best use for a old washing machine motor is to mount it in the window with a fan blade on it.Ventilation is important, and this motor really doesn't belong in the shop, but would make a good working fan.
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Old 11-24-2003, 04:35 PM
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Well on the other hand it depends on what in the shop you are using it for - I have a washing machine motor powered buffer I use for antler, and bone, and other stuff I DO NOT want to get hot. It is low and slow but that's what I wanted. Been using it for 20+ years so....

It powers an arbor mounted shaft via a belt. The shaft is double ended with two different buffing wheels mounted. Nice thing about the low power and speed (1/3 hp at 1750rpm) is it doesn't grab and sling stuff so easily and that's important with the stuff I don't want to burn or delicate inlay pieces that I have to hold onto by hand.


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Old 11-24-2003, 07:26 PM
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Thanks for reminding me about the slow speed buffer.
It sounds just like one I use to use in my old shop.
I mounted the motor under the bench top and that helped the dust stay out. It ran until I took it apart before I moved here years ago.Never once burned a piece of antler with that one.
I stand corrected!
There IS more than one use for a washing machine motor in the shop.
I wonder how many uses we could find for a 1/2 horse washing machine moter?

OK, guys, if you found yourself tomorrow with an extra 1/2 horse motor, what would you do with it. :confused:

I might start off with a variable(step pulley)disc grinder.
That would come in real handy for bolsters and handles.
(or I might stay with the fan, can't get too much good air in the shop)
Who else?:confused:
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Old 11-24-2003, 08:18 PM
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Geno -
Glad to hear from somebody else who appreciates low and slow - it not only keeps things from over heating but when I "grab" something it doesn't send it shooting into my leg with enough force to cause real damage - the safety advantage one might say. I like using it too for those times I polish a brass or copper bolster or other grip part for instance. Yep it can take longer but then ruining a piece and doing it over takes even longer.


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Well, I do have a couple in use also just not on a belt sander.I have a "low and slow mounted with a sisal wheel and one for a disc sander.There are uses and please don't throw running motors away, as somebody will make them work a few more years. Dave
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Old 11-25-2003, 06:53 AM
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My way of thinking says that if it is free it doesn't have to be perfect for the job. You would be surprised how long an open motor will last in the shop, dust and all with no extra protection.

My small buffer is run with a 1/6HP open motor from a washing machine, works just fine on antler, mammoth, corian, brass, and touchups on blades. Just takes a little longer thats all.


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Old 11-28-2003, 08:24 AM
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I mounted a grinding wheel on the old motor from our old wringer washing machine. This was about 30 years ago, it's still running today...My guess is the Maytag man would be proud!
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