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Title: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by joscswny on 07/08/11 at 06:00:47 I have an ancient tablesaw with a broken motor. Shot bearings, salvage value only. Also have ancient washine machine with a ton of relay and electric issues (I don't do electric very well). Does anyone have any thoughts on using the washing machine motor to run the saw? :-/ |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by bill67 on 07/08/11 at 06:06:48 No but you should get a clean cut. :) |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/08/11 at 06:16:20 HA!!! That was funny.. YOull need to know a bit more about the 2 motors.. RPM of each,, Horsepower, duty cycles, will the washer motor mount up,, what would a replacement motor for the saw cost, is the $$$ savings worth the trouble, will it cut a 2X4 when youre done? The cost of a homeowner type little table saw isnt that much today, an old saw with a new motor is still an old saw. |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by joscswny on 07/08/11 at 06:37:21 New motor of comparable specs runs around $200. First shopping attempt. New plastic Ryobi is $120. Saw has Cast Iron table and heavy furnishings. I like the weight of the old guy and it has some sentimental value. One can lean into it and not have to chase it across the floor. Will investigate washing macnhine specs this weekend. Any other ideas? |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by prechermike on 07/08/11 at 06:52:11 666D68683233040 wrote:
Bill, I am impressed! That was a good one. :D Justin is right about the time, money etc. Is it one of the old belt driven saws or direct drive, the blade fastens right on the motor. If it was a belt drive, I would probably try to figure something out. But I sometimes spend more time and effort trying to figure something out that it is worth. But I think time piddling and thinking is good time. sadly, I don'd have enough of that. |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/08/11 at 08:14:08 FWIW, I had a Craftsman table saw, cast iron, motor mounted out the back, belt ran the blade,, it was pooped,, I sold it for scrap. The time & $$$ to get it right,, too much,, space to store a Big Ol Saw I only occasionally need was worth more than the saw.. Its a personal decision, based on what YOu need & what storage is like for you,, & how much does it cost to have what you need , new, with a warranty.. |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by thumperclone on 07/08/11 at 15:37:16 laundry motor not stong enuff |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by ALfromN.H. on 07/08/11 at 16:18:01 you can probably find one on craigs list in the free section. AL |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by WD on 07/09/11 at 02:13:55 Washing machine motors do make good buffer wheel motors. There are several of them down at the smithy. Lisa's brother would always repurpose stuff rather than buy new. Even the micro table saw for cutting steel rods and flat stock has a repurposed motor. A 4.5" angle grinder cuts faster though... |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by MMRanch on 07/09/11 at 05:41:38 I've had a washing machine motor running my bench grinder for 15years now. its even reverseable ! (maytag) , the others are two speed ... ;) |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by buttgoat1 on 07/09/11 at 05:54:11 two rollers, a wheel chock, a couple of belts. and voila! you've got a thumper saw! |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by joscswny on 07/10/11 at 16:00:11 Guys, thanks a bunch. You have all given me my solution. As luck would run my portable “go to” saw also quit. Second saw was a craftsman no sentimental value except it worked every day. The Washing machines (2 of them) go to the junkies sans motors. Motors go to limbo until shop is ready to accept a live axle with assorted appropriate polishing and grinding wheels as per thumperclone, MMRanch and WD. In the bowels of my storage bin rests a HUGE fan of industrial proportions. I do not use the fan because it will suck the windows out of the house. The sentimental saw gets the fan motor unless as Al suggests a freebie shows up on craigslist or somewhere. Thanks Justin, I am now the proud owner of a Ryobi 10”. Same size and weight of the Craftsman but greater power and blade size: $120. Buttgoat 1 has the solution for cordwood when winter winds are closing in with the frost perched on New Hampshire roads. Do you think I should convert to chain drive for Butt’s solution? :) :) |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by MrBrownTX on 07/10/11 at 18:22:47 767D78782223140 wrote:
It's almost like he slow pitched that to you. and you hit a HOME RUN! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Washing machine - Tablesaw Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/10/11 at 20:51:52 Its good to have people to bounce idea off of,, & Bills smarty pants reply made the thread worth it even if no one did anything else,, Good goin Bill,, |
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