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

[shochschild at att.net]

I have the same motor, hanging onto it in hopes of someday making a power 
hacksaw.  Anybody done this, or have a favorite approach?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jimmie Mayfield" <mayfield+shoptalk at sackheads.org>
To: <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 2:19 PM
Subject: [Shop-talk] What to do with 1/2 HP motor?


>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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