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[Shop-talk] What to do with 1/2 HP motor?

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Subject: [Shop-talk] What to do with 1/2 HP motor?
From: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:19:19 -0500
A couple years ago I replaced my garage door opener and since the motor in
the old one was still functional, I set it aside with the idea of using
it for some future project.  I found it again this week while cleaning out 
the garage.  It's rated at 1/2HP, 1500 RPM.  I don't know the motor's rated 
duty cycle, however.

I'm open to ideas for potential shop or yard projects using this motor.

Here are a few ideas I've jotted down:

1) Powering an exhaust fan.  I already have one and 1/2HP is probably
   overkill anyway and the duty cycle might come into play.
2) Makeshift wood lathe.  Seems dangerous and I don't have much interest 
   in wood turning anyway so this is probably a non-starter.
3) Stationary disc or drum sander.  Hmm.  Could be useful.

Any other ideas?


Jimmie
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