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

[Chris Kantarjiev]

Jimmie Mayfield wrote:
> 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.

That's a good size and the perfect speed for a buffing wheel.