Grinding machine made from a washing machine motor: detailed drawings and step by step photos making a homemade machine.

When a washing machine breaks down and cannot be repaired, usually the engine remains in full working order, it can be used to make homemade items, in particular, you can make a homemade one grinding machine. We will consider the manufacture of such a machine in this article.

Then you need to have a turner turn such a part onto the engine shaft. The picture shows the drawings.

Turned detail.

You will also need these details.

From sheet metal Let's make a stand.

Vertical stand.

We assemble a lever from the parts.

This screw adjusts the angle of the tape; for convenience, a bottle cap is placed on the screw.

The base of the machine is made of 40 mm angle iron.

To attach the lever to the frame, support bearings and a 12 mm bolt are used.

Let's make a support plate from an angle and a plate. You will also need a roller from the car's timing belt; glue a piece of the timing belt on top so that the tape does not slip.

Additionally, you can make a few more smaller videos, since what smaller size roller, the lower the belt speed. At a lower speed, more is processed soft materials, for hard ones, use a large roller.

Our homemade grinding machine is ready. The sanding belt on it is used from a sander, which is cut into several belts. The vertical post has several holes to accommodate sanding belts of varying lengths.

Homemade products from a washing machine engine (video collection, photos, diagrams)

1. How to connect a motor from an old washing machine through or without a capacitor

Not all washing motors will work with a capacitor.

There are 2 main types of engines:
- with capacitor start (always on capacitor)
- with start relay.
As a rule, “capacitor” motors have three winding terminals, a power of 100 -120 W and a speed of 2700 - 2850 (centrifuge motors for washing machines).

And motors with a “start relay” have 4 outputs, a power of 180 W and a speed of 1370 - 1450 (washing machine activator drive)

Connecting a "capacitor" motor through the start button may result in loss of power.
And using a permanently switched capacitor in a motor designed for a starting relay can lead to burnout of the windings!

2. Homemade emery from the engine washing machine

Today we will talk about converting an asynchronous electric motor from a washing machine into a generator. In general, I have been interested in this issue for a long time, but there was no particular desire to remake the electric motor, since at that time I did not see the scope of application of the generator. Since the beginning of the year, work has been going on new model ski lift. Having your own lift is a good thing, but skiing with music is much more fun, so I quickly came up with the idea of ​​​​making such a generator so that in winter on the slope I could use it to charge the battery.

I had three electric motors from the washing machine, and two of them were absolutely working. Here's one of them asynchronous electric motors I decided to convert it into a generator.

Looking ahead a little, I will say that the idea is not mine and not new. I will only describe the process of converting an asynchronous electric motor into a generator.

The basis was taken as an electric motor of a washing machine with a power of 180 Watts produced in the People's Republic of China in the early 90s of the last century.

I ordered magnets from NPK Magnets and Systems LLC, I had already bought magnets during construction before wind farm. Neodymium magnets, magnet size 20x10x5. The cost of 32 pieces of magnets with delivery is 1240 rubles.

The alteration of the rotor consisted of removing the core layer (deepening). Neodymium magnets will be installed in the resulting recess. First, 2 mm of the core was removed on a lathe - the protrusion above the side cheeks. Then a 5 mm recess was made for the neodymium magnets. The result of the rotor modification can be seen in the photograph.

Having measured the circumference of the resulting rotor, we made necessary calculations, after which a strip template was made from tin. Using a template, the rotor was divided into equal parts. Neodymium magnets will then be glued between the risks.

8 magnets were used per pole. There are a total of 4 poles on the rotor. Using a compass and marker, all magnets were labeled for convenience. The magnets were glued to the rotor with “Superglue”. I will say that this is a painstaking task. The magnets are very strong, I had to hold them tightly when gluing. There were times when magnets came off, pinched fingers, and glue flew into my eyes. Therefore, you need to use safety glasses when gluing magnets.

I decided to fill the cavity between the magnets with epoxy resin. To do this, the rotor with magnets was wrapped in several layers of paper. The paper is secured with tape. The ends are covered with plasticine for additional sealing. A hole is cut in the shell. A neck is made of plasticine around the hole. Epoxy resin was poured into the shell hole.

After hardening epoxy resin, the shell has been removed. The rotor is clamped into the chuck drilling machine for subsequent processing. Grinding was carried out sandpaper medium grit.

There were 4 wires coming out of the electric motor. I found a working winding and cut off the wires from the starting winding. I installed new bearings because the old ones were a bit stiff to rotate. The bolts that tighten the body are also new.

The rectifier is assembled using D242 diodes; the “SOLAR” controller, purchased a few years ago on Ebay, is used as a charging controller.

Tests of the generator can be seen in the video.

To charge the battery, 3-5 revolutions of the generator are enough. At maximum speed of the drill, it was possible to squeeze 273 Volts out of the generator. Alas, the sticking is quite significant, so there is no point in installing such a generator on a windmill. Unless the windmill will have a large propeller or gearbox.

The generator will be located on the ski lift. Tests in field conditions already this winter.

Source www.konstantin.in

4. Connecting and adjusting the speed of the commutator motor from an automatic washing machine

Manufacturing of the regulator:

Regulator setting:

Regulator test:

Regulator on the grinder:

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5. Potter's wheel from a washing machine

6. Lathe from a washing machine

How to make a headstock for a wood lathe from a washing machine motor. and a speed controller with power maintenance.

7. Wood splitter with a washing machine engine

The smallest single-phase, screw cleaver with a 600 W washing machine motor. with speed stabilizer
Working speed: 1000-8000 rpm.

8. Homemade concrete mixer

Simple homemade concrete mixer, consists of: a 200 liter barrel, an engine from a washing machine, a disk from a classic Lada, a gearbox made from a Zaporozhets generator, a large driven pulley from a fairy washing machine, small self-grinding pulleys, a drum pulley made from the same disk.

Prepared and put together: Maximan

In some situations, it is cheaper to purchase a new product than to restore broken household appliances. However, a prudent person will receive additional benefits by using functional components for their intended purpose. This publication presents homemade products made from a washing machine engine. And video clips will help you more accurately reproduce the homemade products of craftsmen and get useful products quickly and at no extra cost.

Read in the article:

What is a motor from an old washing machine good for?

First you need to clarify real opportunities existing power unit. IN household appliances During the Soviet period, fairly reliable asynchronous electric motors (180−220 W) were installed. They were connected to two-phase networks AC. Previously, structures were created in a collapsible design. Therefore, in the event of a breakdown, repairs do not cause excessive difficulties. The only exception is damage to the windings. Modern models differ in increased power (up to 340 W).

Since the late 90s of the last century, such simple engines have not been used. Instead of asynchronous ones, collector units are more often used. They are more compact and weigh less. The corresponding modifications provide the following capabilities:

• DC power connections;
• smooth speed control.

To supply current to the rotor part, graphite rods with spring pushers are used. These parts must be replaced periodically. The power of commutator-type electric motors ranges from 340 to 780 W at a working shaft rotation speed in the range of 11400−15200 rpm.

The photo shows a power unit that was first used by engineers of the famous South Korean brand LG. It is often called inverter, since it is assumed that the speed can be smoothly adjusted (up to 2 thousand per minute) using an external control device. The power of such units exceeds 500 W, which allows it to be connected directly to the drum shaft without a special belt drive. The following parameters and features of the motor from automatic washing machine determine where this power unit can be used:

• power;
• speed of rotation of the working shaft;
• dimensions;
• power supply and control circuit.

For your information! More attentive people pay attention to maintainability, reliability, resistance to external influences. They study the opinions of experts in specialized forums, and official guarantees of manufacturers.

What can be made from an old washing machine: examples of work with comments

The information below will help you implement various projects based on the corresponding power unit. Here are working homemade products from a washing machine motor, which performed well during practical tests. Attached to some projects step by step instructions with detailed explanations of the assembly process.

How to make a grinder or sharpener from a washing machine engine

Illustration	Description of action
	First of all, let's determine which replacement nozzles will be used in practice. The features of the processing processes are of significant importance: the duration of cycles, the hardness of the workpiece material, etc.
	In this version, the author uses grinding discs 200 mm in diameter with an adhesive layer on the non-working side. He selected a nozzle of approximately the same size from a grinder (175 mm) with threaded connection in the central part.
	To implement the plans, an old washing machine motor was found, which rotates the armature at a speed of up to 1500 rpm. In the photo, the arrow marks the starting relay mounted on the housing. Power supply: AC 220 V.
	A special attachment was created on a lathe. It is attached to the 14mm shaft with a screw. A rod with a thread is welded to the end of the part, which corresponds to the connecting node of the adapter.
	During practical testing, it became clear that the initial rotation did not correspond to the thread direction. This means that when performing work operations the nozzle will unscrew. The author did not use a special electrical diagram, but swapped the housing covers along with the bearing.
	To securely secure the power unit, it is made of steel corners special stand. Welded joints have been cleaned. At the final stage, the product is coated successively with a metal primer and paint.
	Using screws, a table (1) equipped with a rotating frame is connected to the frame. A support rod (2) with height adjustment is installed in the center. With its help, the exact angle required for working with workpieces is established.
	The assembly confirmed the accuracy of the calculations and individual parts. To eliminate errors, you need to prepare a set of drawings in advance. It is not necessary to comply with engineering GOSTs. However, you need to carefully understand the features of each design component, note the dimensions and mounting dimensions.
	Practical testing shows the good functionality of the new machine. The power is quite sufficient for processing duralumin blanks. An additional plus is the quiet operation of the washing machine motor.
	To collect and remove waste, a special box is made with an outlet pipe for connecting a vacuum cleaner. It is installed at the bottom of the frame under the working area.

For your information! Using this algorithm, it is easy to create a high-quality sharpening machine from a washing machine. To increase safety, it is necessary to use individual protective equipment. A transparent polymer shield covering the work area is also useful.

Wood lathe

It is not too difficult to create a sharpener with your own hands from a washing machine. However, the following example demonstrates the relative ease of manufacturing more complex equipment.

Since it is applied asynchronous motor from the Vyatka washing machine, a capacitor is installed in the power circuit. The armature of this power unit rotates at a speed of 400/3000 revolutions per minute. To install the axle parallel to the frame parts, washers of appropriate thickness were selected.

Lawnmower

The picture shows important nuances:

1. These rods (1) must have sufficient strength, since the movement of equipment around the site is carried out manually.
2. The motor switch for the washing machine is installed near the handle for user convenience. For connection, use wire (2) with high-quality insulation. Ensures good sealing of electrical components so as not to create emergency situations in conditions of high humidity.
3. Belt drive (3) reduces vibration levels. By changing the size of the pulleys, the optimal rotation speed of the knives is selected.
4. Such units (4) are used to adjust the clearance and mowing height of the lawn.
5. Large wheels (5) are useful for overcoming obstacles on the land.

Feed cutter

How to turn an old washing machine engine into a generator

However, special preparation is required to obtain such a result. A recess is made at the end of the rotor. It is fixed in it permanent magnets. The upgraded part is installed in place. To accumulate the received energy, a rectifier and a battery are used. These units are connected via a controller to optimize the charging process.

Concrete mixer

Here two belt drives are complemented by a gearbox. The complex managed to create the necessary torque with a relatively low power of the electric drive.

Circular saw

What can be made from a washing machine drum: simple designs

In practice, not only the motor from the washing machine will be useful. What can be made from a drum is described in the following sections of the publication.

Brazier from a drum from a washing machine: photos and useful tips

The stainless steel grill looks great. He long time maintains functional characteristics and is flawless appearance. It is easy to clean it from dirt. There are no sharp corners or other potentially dangerous parts. Resistance to high temperatures. Light weight means no difficulty in moving. The most suitable workpiece is a drum from a top-loading washing machine. It has special doors that close the firebox and regulate the air flow.

Can you make a smokehouse from a washing machine drum?

For processing, meat, fish and other food products are placed for a long time in a closed container, where a high concentration of smoke is maintained. Low and high temperature technology is used. In any case, a good seal will come in handy.

Weld all excess holes. Install a pipe for supplying smoke. Lattice shelves and hangers for placing products are installed inside.

Decorative and functional crafts from a washing machine drum

These pictures show examples of products that can be created quickly and efficiently without detailed instructions:

How to create a feather remover from a washing machine with your own hands: using several parts of old equipment

The photo demonstrates what can be done from an activator-type washing machine. After significant rework it will be possible convenient device, which will help automate the tedious process of processing poultry before sale (long-term storage). Such equipment is used to solve domestic and commercial problems.

A similar design is created from a washing machine. Rubber pins (beaters) are inserted into the walls of the tank and the disk installed below. When the bottom part rotates, these elastic elements tear feathers from the carcass. To increase the efficiency of the process and remove debris, watering is used from the top side of the container.

Homemade products from a washing machine engine: conclusions and additional information

In any case, even when working with a relatively simple design, design documentation should be prepared. This will simplify the search for additional components and prevent errors during assembly. Use the comments to post your own ideas and get answers to additional questions. It's easy to do with our online magazine. correct conclusion about what to do with an old washing machine after completing the intended use of the equipment.

The video demonstrates the operating principle and features of the feather removal machine:

Any washing machine becomes unusable after a certain period of time, and most often they are simply sent to a landfill. But some details from it can be given a second life. For example, an engine from an old washing machine that has failed can become the basis for a new one. homemade device or tool. There are many various options its use for the benefit of household. True, all this depends on the imagination and skill of the home craftsman.

Types of engines

The type of electric motor chosen for homemade products depends on the age and model of the washing machine. For example, if it was an old washing machine dating back to Soviet times, then it most likely had a reliable asynchronous electric motor installed. This washing machine motor has a power of 180 W, has excellent torque and is the most convenient motor for homemade products. Also in the hands of the master may be a two-speed electric motor, a commutator motor or an engine from a modern SM of any model and class.

Asynchronous motor

Asynchronous electric motors used for washing units can be of two or three phases. But since about 2000, the production of two-phase motors has practically ceased, and they have been replaced by more modern three-phase motors with frequency-controlled rotation speed.

Such a device consists of a stator, which is a stationary element of the electric motor, and a rotor that drives the drum of the device.

The advantage of this device is:

• In a simple design.
• Ease of maintenance.
• In low noise level.
• At low cost.

The disadvantages include large sizes, low efficiency, complexity of the electrical circuit and its control. Such electric motors can still sometimes be found in old, inexpensive models of washing machines. In powerful modern devices they are not used.

Brushed motor

Such electric drives have been used since the 90s and are considered almost universal due to the ability to connect them not only to alternating voltage, but also to direct voltage,

The electric motor has an aluminum housing in which a commutator rotor, stator and block with contact brushes are built.

Advantages of a commutator motor:

• Small sizes.
• Smooth speed control by increasing or decreasing voltage.
• Ability to work with different types voltage.
• No frequency lock electrical network.

The disadvantage is expressed in the frequent change of contact brushes and short service life.

Inverter drive

This is a direct drive motor, also called an inverter motor. It does not have a commutator rotor. Developed by the Korean company LG and belongs to the latest technologies. Mass production of inverter drive motors began in mid-2005. Thanks to their reliable, durable and simple design, they firmly hold a leading position in the electric drive market.

The advantages of the inverter drive include:

• Compactness.
• Low vibration level of the machine.
• High efficiency
• No contact brushes or belt drive.
• Almost silent operation.

The disadvantage of inverter motors is the complexity electronic circuit management is more likely to concern producers than consumers,

Connection and launch

When dismantling the electric motor from the washing unit, it is recommended to make special marks on all its wires. These steps will help you connect the motor directly to the electrical network in the future (this is especially true for asynchronous electric motors from old washing units, which require connecting starting capacitors). Other types of motors also have their own characteristics.

Therefore for correct connection For each type of electric motor, it is best to search for information on the Internet or use special reference books for this. And if during dismantling all contacts were marked, then starting the motor from the washing device will not be difficult. To do this, you just need to follow the instructions for connecting a certain type of engine to the network and adhere to safety rules.

Second life of an electric motor

From an old, out of order washing machine, it is possible to make many homemade items for household needs. Many of its elements are suitable for this, including the body, drum, covers, etc. But units are most often made for use in household purposes, home workshops or garages - using a motor.

You can use an electric motor from a washing unit, for example, by making homemade juicer in the kitchen, a vibration table for the workshop, as well as making many other useful devices and devices that can greatly simplify home handyman some types of work.

Sharpening machine

For making grinding machine a high-power motor is not required, and in terms of speed, any electric motor from old typewriter for washing.

To build a machine, you need to prepare a base plate for it from scraps of thick wooden board and attach to it the electric motor and switch removed from the same washing machine. Metal brackets can be used for fastening.

Next, cut the thread and attach the adapter-attachment to the shaft for fastening grinding wheel. Included with the nozzle you can prepare an adapter with a neck for cutting abrasive wheel. Then it will work out cutting machine, which can be used to trim plastic pipes, as well as fittings, metal sheet or corner.

The result may be a compact, portable and almost universal sharpening and cutting machine, the manufacture of which will not require the use of electric welding.

Feed cutter and grain crusher

Another homemade product to help those who are engaged in agriculture, can be made from an electric motor removed from washing equipment. This is a grain crusher and feed cutter in one.

Converting a laundry machine into a feed cutter doesn't require much effort. To do this, you only need a machine body with top loading of laundry and the electric motor itself. The case can be purchased for pennies at points where scrap metal is accepted or searched at a landfill.

The manufacturing technology of the feed cutting unit itself will be as follows:

A device made on your own will cost much less and will work almost as well as one made in a factory.

Making a mortar mixer

For those who are planning to build or renovate in the future, the motor from the washing machine can be useful for making a full-fledged mortar mixer that can facilitate the process construction work and at the same time save significant money. This will be especially beneficial for residents rural areas, where the construction process practically does not end.

The process of making a mortar mixer looks something like this:

This design is convenient in that it works like a swing, and the prepared solution can easily be poured out of the mixer by simply tilting the tank.

To mix the solution, it is best to use a washing tub from a top-loading machine. Its capacity is just enough to mix several buckets of solution.

The activator is removed from the tank and the hole for draining the water is tightly closed. Instead of an activator, a shaft is installed on which a steel strip with sheet metal blades is attached inside the tank.

The tank is placed and secured to a movable frame welded to the pipe of the mixer base. An electric motor connected to a shaft is attached externally to its bottom. To do this, two holes are drilled in the bottom of the tank, the same size as those located on the motor housing, after which the tank is rigidly bolted to the barrel.

After this, all that remains is to connect the electric motor and test the operation of the mortar mixer.

How to make a lawn mower

A homemade lawn mower is one of the options for using an electric motor from a decommissioned washing unit. This tool will be useful to owners who own personal plot or a country plot. At the same time, the homemade product does not need to purchase any additional spare parts, which can always be found in a barn or in a landfill.

A homemade lawn mower with a motor from a washing machine can be made in this way:

That's it for production homemade lawnmower completes and it is ready to go.

The scope of use of electric motors from washing machines is very wide. A lot of material on homemade products can be freely found on the Internet - on thematic sites or forums.

Hello everyone, I present to your attention a very easy to make one. With it, you can make tool handles, grind, and so on. Everything is done quite simply; the engine used as a basis is from a washing machine with a power of only 180 watts, which rotates at a frequency of 1425 rpm. Such engines were used in many Soviet washing machines. Although they are already quite old, such motors last for quite a long time.

Materials and tools used

List of tools:
- Bulgarian;
- welding machine;
- measuring instrument;
- drill.

List of materials:
- square pipes;
- sheet steel;
- motor from a washing machine (180 Watt);
- bolts, nuts, washers, threaded rods and other small items.

Manufacturing process:

Step one. Assembling the base
The author used square pipes as the basis. Thanks to their shape we get excellent guides. We cut the pipes, clean them, and then weld the structure.

Step two. Engine bracket
To secure the engine, we need a stand. The author makes it by welding two pieces of square pipes. We weld a square plate with holes to the rack, to which the engine will be attached.

The stand itself is welded to a piece of channel, and the whole thing is movably attached to the frame by screwing it with bolts and nuts. On the other side of the guide, a similar section of channel is installed.

Step three. Grandma
We weld the headstock from sheet steel, and in order for it to move along the guides, we need some square pipes larger diameter than we used for the base. We cut them, weld them and get an excellent moving platform.

Step four. Cartridge
A cartridge is welded to the engine shaft; it is made from a piece of round steel pipe. It is advisable to first grab the part by welding and rotate the shaft; you will immediately see whether there are any beats. Well, if everything is smooth, then you can weld it completely.

Step five. Podruchnik
We assemble a tool rest from sheet metal and threaded rods. The author can adjust it in height, and you can also change its angle. If there is no sheet steel of suitable thickness, you can cut it from a channel or angle.

Step six. Rotating headstock assembly
The thrust part on the headstock should rotate with the product. To make this rotary stop, the author adapted two bearings that were installed in a piece round pipe. Next, this whole thing is welded to the headstock axis; you will need to install a sharp tip at the end. To make it convenient to clamp the product, the author screwed a large aluminum handle from a water tap to the headstock.