I was looking at the local auction and this homemade grinder & stand caught my eye - link below - ... but I wasn't sure if the motor was sufficient .. ?
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John T.OT wire wheel/grinder
Feb 06, 2021
Last reply: 5 years ago
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I'm pretty sure they offered a premium version for just a couple of dollars more. It came with this...
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Hey, we're 'Mericans!
If you could see what's ahead of you, that would be a great road car ;-)
The motor was made in July 1956. Century Electric started in 1900. Now owned by Magnetek Century Electric. I have a Marathon Electric motor on my Delta Contractor table saw. It is also 1.5 HP. 115/230 volt, 12.8/6.4 Amp. Made in 1994 roughly. Compared to this 1956 Century motor. 115/230 volt, 19/9.5 Amp. Mine is 3450 compared to this ones 1750 rpm. My motor is a smaller diameter. Electric motors have changed over the years.
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I dunno, those belts look kind of light for the amount of blower they're driving.
Wouldn't that depend on what they are made of?
I'm guessing that they aren't a $20 Valucraft belt from AutoZone.
I'm certain the belts are fine. Modern belts are very strong.
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