Good Free Motor for Sander?

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Bob Lyon

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Here's the info from the motor:
Westinghouse Lite-Line Type CSP Motor
1 HP
1155 RPM
3 Phase
3.4 Amps at 220 volts or 1.7 amps at 440

This ran a large belt (the belt is about 12 feet by 1 inch) on a weaver from a mill. I just have to unbolt the thing.

The 220 volts is a drawback, but I could do it. The motor comes with an 8" diameter (approx) wheel that's about an inch and a half wide. There are also a bunch of smaller wheels (same inch and a half width) to be had, some flat surfaced, some with flanges. Too narrow for 2x72, but maybe I can use the axles, tension spring, and supports.

Does this sound like a good strong motor? Is it worth taking another dumpster dive?

Bob
 
Actually this ties in with a question about a motor that I just picked up.

It is from American Dryer Corp. and is a 1/2 horse, 1725 RPM. Just saw that down here in small print it is made by Magnetek out of St. Louis, MO.

Can I not just buy a dryer cord and hook it up out there (that would really make my wife happier, cause then it wouldn't be in the back room)?

This is the first time that I have ever dealt with 3-phase, so I don't really understand the difference myself. So any answers would help out both Mr. Lyon and myself. Thanks.
 
Normal house hold current is 220 volts and single phase. This requires three wires. There will be two 110 volt lines and a neutral. 220 volts three phase requires 4 wires of which one is 208 volts and two are 110 volts and a neutral wire. Without a converter, don't mess with the three phase unless you have it available at the point of installation.

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Ray Kirk
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Well, it looks like that 3 phase motor is going to stay where it is since until now I didn't even know what 3 phase was, and I now I'm sure my house doesn't have it.

Anyway, thanks for the help, guys.

Andy, my guess would be that your motor would be OK the way you describe it, though it would be better if it were a bit stronger. I'd add a switch so I could turn it off quickly if needed. As you can tell, I'm no electrical wizard, so don't take my word for this.

Bob
 
Hi Bob,

It is good to know that there are fellow dumpster divers out there alive and well.

About the old Three phase motor, I have three phase in my shop but finding the motors has never really been a problem. Other words lots of them for cheap in about all flavors. Anyway around my area this is the case. You may be able to use it for swap material sometime but that is about it.

You also said it had different types of drive wheels 1" to 1 1/2" which you could use.
I don't think the is any law against building a grinder that uses a 1" face contact wheel and a 1"x72" grinding belts. Just use a (good) belt spliter on your 2x72s and make knives. Important thing is to have fun and make blades.
Scott

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Scott Jones
Heck yea I invented it ...What is it???
I only do what the voices in my wifes head tell me to do.
It's kinda like hangin, you never get used to it.
 
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