I have about 20 AO Smith 1/2Hp motors from models E and ER. They all have the cords cut so I can't tell if they run or not. I don't have the space to keep them and their wieght is so high their too expensive to ship.
Here's my question - should I recycle them or keep them outside under a tarp? If I recycle them are there any parts in them I should keep?
Thanks, Tom
Should I keep old motors?
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If we knew where you lived, the forum might have some peeps who would take some of them off your hands. I know I would, if I lived nearby or I was traveling through your area.e2512 wrote:I have about 20 AO Smith 1/2Hp motors from models E and ER. They all have the cords cut so I can't tell if they run or not. I don't have the space to keep them and their wieght is so high their too expensive to ship.
Here's my question - should I recycle them or keep them outside under a tarp? If I recycle them are there any parts in them I should keep?
Thanks, Tom
Something to ponder ....
BTW, you could make a tester easy enough to eliminate any "bad" motors you have......
Dick
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
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1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
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rjent
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Working with live circuits so think ... lole2512 wrote:I live near Asheville, NC.
How do I make a tester?
I would just take a short extension cord, remove the female end and use wire nuts to put power to the motor. Make sure you have the motor in a vise or some such "holding device" so the start torque doesn't let it get away from you, but still. If the cord was removed from the motor completely, then just hook the extension cord directly to the motor lugs. Just plug the extension cord in and pull the plug for the switch. You will get a minor arc when plugging in and out, but no more than a vacuum cleaner if left on. At least you would know (pretty much) if the motors are any good or not.
Just my .02
Dick
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
First, out of curiosity, how did you get so many of those motors?
If you still want to get rid of them, make a post on the BYOD section of the Old Woodworking Machine's Forum. That's a larger forum and there's probably someone in your area. Even if not, they have a whole system there for helping haul machines and parts across the country as different people are traveling.
If you still want to get rid of them, make a post on the BYOD section of the Old Woodworking Machine's Forum. That's a larger forum and there's probably someone in your area. Even if not, they have a whole system there for helping haul machines and parts across the country as different people are traveling.
Heath
Central Louisiana
-10ER - SN 13927, Born 1949, Acquired October 2008, Restored November, 2008
-10ER - SN 35630, Born 1950, Acquired April 2009, Restored May 2009, A34 Jigsaw
-Mark V - SN 212052, Born 1986, Acquired Sept 2009, Restored March 2010, Bandsaw
-10ER - SN 39722, Born 1950, Acquired March 2011, awaiting restoration
Central Louisiana
-10ER - SN 13927, Born 1949, Acquired October 2008, Restored November, 2008
-10ER - SN 35630, Born 1950, Acquired April 2009, Restored May 2009, A34 Jigsaw
-Mark V - SN 212052, Born 1986, Acquired Sept 2009, Restored March 2010, Bandsaw
-10ER - SN 39722, Born 1950, Acquired March 2011, awaiting restoration
If I'm not mistaken, he got them all from Bill Mayo, in Bill's ER sell-off.
There is a guy nicknamed HogWinslow at the Yahoo ER site, asking the same question.
Tom, test them and save the good ones.
steve
There is a guy nicknamed HogWinslow at the Yahoo ER site, asking the same question.
Tom, test them and save the good ones.
steve
10 ER, stripped down.
Basic 10ER, Parts machine. Will be a semi-dedicated drill-press machine.
10 ER, a "survivor" of the trailer fire, in the back yard, needing restoration. Has a Mk5 headrest. Finally, stripped down.
Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.
Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.
Basic 10ER, Parts machine. Will be a semi-dedicated drill-press machine.
10 ER, a "survivor" of the trailer fire, in the back yard, needing restoration. Has a Mk5 headrest. Finally, stripped down.
Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.
Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.