Monthly Archives: July 2017

Working out how to wire up and bench test the Simpson washing machine motor. A very nice brushless 3-wire capacitor start motor on the left and the wiring loom on the right – how do we wire it up ???

Video clip of Simpson Encore 555 washing machine motor running on the bench. Looks to be turning like a single phase 4 pole motor…1400rpm…ideal RPM for a bandsaw. Tomorrow morning I’ll work out a motor mount setup so I can … Continue reading →

We need something better than a electric drill to drive the saw, what about a bench grinder. Took off one of the wheels and was preparing to make a pulley for the grinder shaft to drive the saw with a … Continue reading →

I haven’t posted any updates for a week or so because I’ve been going backwards – not to worry. Gave up with the Melamine wheels and switched to MDF which is featured in this post. Also spent time setting up … Continue reading →

Not posted any updates for a week or so because I’ve been going backwards – but that’s OK. Gave up with the Melamine wheels and switched to MDF which is featured in this post. Also spent time setting up a … Continue reading →