Antique General Electric 1/6hp WOUND ROTOR Induction Motor.

[@michaelowens7151]

The sound of the motor is pure perfection, when it was designed and built there was no thinking that when used within it’s limitations it would ever fail. Refrigerator and freezer motors in the late forties ran without failure; the only reason our mother got rid our 45 yr old GE was for more space, and an ice maker. We should not expect or accept anything less than that given todays engineering. Thanks for the video.

[@lv_woodturner3899]

Very nice job on the motor. Sounds so quiet and smooth. A huge size compared to a modern 1/6HP motor. They built the motors like tanks back in that day. Dave.

[@Traderjoe]

My pops used to have a few before he moved. From various appliances and machines he salvaged them from over the years. Before he moved he had a garage sale and before I could get there, some guys showed up and cleaned all his stuff out that he had like that and I was so pissed. They got it for a song too. Damnit.

[@bigpete4227]

I wish you were my teacher when I was in school, I might have actually attended every now and again.

[@CM90066]

Great video. I have a GE motor from 1933 I was trying to figure out how to do maintenance on, and this was very informative. Also, great job on the commentary and the editing, also the fact that the music was not louder than your voice, is the first time I've seen a KZbin repair video with proper sound.

[@kylekyleson373]

Again, much was learned today. Felt like I was back in Vocational High School science class. Thanks John.

[@lordvengerx]

That motor cleaned up super nice. The new paint really did it justice. Have a great weekend everyone be safe out there 👍🐱

[@5000go2]

I find it to be fun to update older electric motors (and tools) with a ground wire power cord. Something nice about retrofitting with a modern feature

[@not2fast4u2c]

First one I have seen built like that with brushes The old motors have a sound that is pleasant to hear The hum is a perfect pitch

[@jpsimon206]

Don't let the fractional horsepower rating fool you, especially when they are continuous duty, these are some seriously tough motors. Somewhere along the line, the definition of horsepower changed drastically. I had a tractor from the 1930s just under 75 horsepower, and I'm pretty confident it could pull any house off the foundation. Nowadays I have a hatchback that supposedly has 250 horsepower, but it sure does not feel like three of those tractors

[@357magdad]

The design of that motor is really interesting!

[@lotsatrains]

Wow that was so amazing you literally had me glued to my screen that’s the best and most informative motor restoration I’ve ever seen and it’s so satisfying to see it run and spin down with that centrifugal clutch disengaging 👍

[@saulquezada7898]

Hey señor Jan, ( Since you are part polak) I really enjoyed how you renew that one hundred plus year old ge electric motor. Keep up the great work you do señor. Tnanks a lot and have a great life. Saludos desde México.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Saul!!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Real nice job on the motor refurb. Don’t see to many of those motors anymore.

[@rawbacon]

I restored a 1/4 horse version about a year ago and repainted it, I was disappointed that you weren't going to repaint it because I knew how incredible it would look..............You came thru in the end.

[@girthquake1413]

The algorithm brought me here- good to see too, cause I have several AC motors from machine parts i've gotten from flea markets and this'll come in handy when I get them to run again.

[@Sawtooth70]

I’ve restored many old shop tools, but I’ve always been too intimidated to touch the motors. You demystified the process. Thanks again for another great video. Hope you have a great weekend in the shop or upstate.

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

After disassembling these electric motors, when cleaning the oil and grime off. If you are really want to take it to the extreme. I use a very soft bristle paint brush/ toothbrush & apply goop hand cleaner. When totally covered with goop then place entire contents in plastic bag so the goop hand cleaner can soften up the grime. After a few hours, I work the goop into everything real good again, even the windings.( it will not hurt anything) Rinse Thoroughly with warm water. It will not hurt The Wire. Thoroughly dry. Paint if you're going to. Varnish if you're going to . Lightly protect clean metal with a very light coat of oil. Reassemble!

[@joelimeco]

Another great video. Very interesting how the brushes ran on that plate.

[@choppermike3329]

The sound of the motor starting is like music! Nice job John!

[@captwalker2732]

Beautiful job on that motor! You know I get why they make so many sealed motors today because people aren't good about doing PM on them. But man these old ones with oil ports and open vents if you show them some love will last hundreds of years. Just like an old steam engine.

[@jackpijjin4088]

Thanks for sharing! I recently acquired a drill press with a similar motor to this (along with a lot of a now-passed tinkerer's collection). I've had a bunch of antique tools in my 27 years but this one is an absolute treat- looks to be almost a century old, which lines up with some of the antique musical instruments I picked up. Looking forward to refreshing and re-cording the thing and giving it some regular use in my shop!

[@kevinbreckenridge6729]

The sound (or the lack of sound) of old electric motors has always amazed me.

[@ericmcconnell3238]

I have several old motors that need cleaning up, the biggest is on a Logan lathe I am bringing back to life. Technically it will run, but the dirt and grime that has built up over years of use from the previous owner makes me a little nutty. I have been looking forward to this series ever since you mentioned it. Already learned a lot in the short 20 minutes. Feel free to go long on these, I was hanging on to your every word! Even if you went an hour on something this intricate - I would have been glued to the screen for every minute of it. Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing these!

[@ericmcconnell3238]

BTW, thanks for the link in the description. He did an amazing job on that monster motor!

[@ScoutCrafter]

@@ericmcconnell3238 Hi Eric! Terry has some amazing motors! He really knows his stuff and I have seen all his videos! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@williamkroth9429]

Always a relaxing and enjoyable as well as educational video.......thanks!

[@jpsimon206]

I just thought it might be worth mentioning that in the turn the century every machine shop I had a roll of asbestos on hand, it was a very widely used material. I unfortunately have seven of these rolls. I used to redo a lot of machine tools from the turn of the century and it is very common for the wicks in these to be replaced with a wad of asbestos in a shotgun casing. I guess it must have been a common DIY of the day. Also the varnish used on windings in Old motors is sometimes one of several carcinogenic substances. I think your advice about using a vacuum is excellent but I don't see much harm in being in a well ventilated space and possibly wearing a dust mask as well. Only one time have I gotten a big whiff of asbestos when first discovering the rolls, it felt immediately apparent to me that it was dangerous stuff

[@setdown2]

Just what I needed to see as the belt driven grinder wheel that was given to me recently has an old G E motor it runs but needs a good cleaning…it’s belted down to about 100 rpm …the housing is cast not tin around the 12 inch wheel …thanks for being a good neighbor-teacher crafterman…🤙

[@norherman]

You are the man. love your high standards.

[@danohstoolbox]

I love Friday ❤

[@krishoogstraat6866]

John I can’t express how much I have been learning watching your videos! Another fantastic project!

[@JamesP_TheShedShop]

Those are smooth motors. I remember how heavy they were as a kid. My brother and I would drag one hooked up to an air pump to air up bicycle tires... I still have the motor and air compressor.😁

[@OldSneelock]

Nice work John. The little guys can be harder than rebuilding the 200 hp bruisers. Tiny little parts. I have the same problem with cords. Nicks and cracks are good at hiding. The rubber coatings dry out and crack. Back when I was a young and inpressionable 40 year old I loaned out extension cords. They would come back automatically 6 feet shorter. Short cord on the tool and a sacrificial spliced back on 6 foot section of extension cord. PS make the tools cord short enough it won't reach the pulley, blade, chain,. Worst offender? Hedge trimmers

[@BrianRust89]

I love this series. I have also recently gotten into motors. I really hope you touch on the amps vs. HP vs RPM. Short story. My lathe motor went out (delta 1640 lathe) it had a unoriginal 1/3 horse motor. I found a nice old 1/4 horse motor. So I thought I’d use it until I found a more power one. That 1/4 horse has twice the torque as the “bigger” 1/3 horse motor. I don’t know much about all this stuff so I just attribute it to magic haha. If you could do a slight deep dive into that it would be great!! Thanks for all the knowledge!!!

[@lotsabirds]

Used to spray windings with the red can brake cleaner....outside....let it all drip dry. Once or twice worked....it didn't mess with the laquer.lacquer. that paint job looks great! And...you were right to turn the brush box.

[@ScoutCrafter]

The red can was the good stuff! (Just not for us) LOL

[@lotsabirds]

@@ScoutCrafter I get that!

[@darylcrabb8228]

Those drive rivets are used on the tags of all kinds of old Denison units. I use an old pair of endcutters to pull them out, after tapping them on each side just like you did. The endcutters typically get under them enough so that I don’t have to pull and twist the rivets out, but just squeeze and twist. However, I’m usually not concerned with saving the tag since we replace them every time.

[@GuntersGarage]

What a beautiful motor! Sounds great, smooth and quiet. I really like the brass tag and really miss an ID tag like that on things. Now mfgs use stickers and they suck.

[@highdownmartin]

Stickers peel ,get scraped and scratched ,fade to nothing Brass plates remain legible for ever pretty much.

[@GuntersGarage]

@@highdownmartin exactly, for years Caterpillar used an aluminum tag with part number on hydraulic lines. When you blew one you take the tag in and thats all they needed to get you a new line. Now they use a sticker with a bar code on the line. They dont last at all with the heat and expansion.

[@triktrak_1451]

This is one of my favorite videos ever. That motor’s purr is music to my ears. I’ve just begun restoring antique fans, and you’ve been an inspiration. Thanks.

[@adude7050]

Excellent motor video. i have never seen a 1/6 before.

[@tonylenge424]

Thanks. Learning so much in the past few months on motors. Been watching Benco Vintage Machine works which is absolutely fantastic. Thanks for the recommendation and video.

[@ciprian1919]

Yes! Taking it over the top and adding scoutcrafter red. Gold!

[@patcb829]

I am sure magdad will appreciate the shout out, made me laugh. I restore a lot of belt driven power tool and you are right they all need cords. Never seen a brush box like that.

[@stanellis7805]

Hey Scout! Phenomenal job. I learn something new from you every episode! Looking forward to more motors. Thanks sir. 🇺🇸

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Hi Mr. John! What a great job. It sounds awesome and I couldn't believe how dirty that thing was... wow! Really enjoyed seeing how it was done! Thanks!

[@horriblebastard1374]

Truly amazing. You are the best. Now I’m going back to watching your old videos. I’m up to 5 years ago…

[@ScoutCrafter]

Some of my early ones are hard to watch but every once and a while a good one pops up! LOL Thanks!

[@rawbacon]

I had to come back, I was reminded about the cord that was on one of mine like this when I got it. They had it wired with one of those super thin white 2-prong cords that probably came off a clock/radio from the 60s or 70s.....They don't use those on anything today, even the smallest AC electrical items use heavier cords today.

[@ScoutCrafter]

YES! LOL SO many of these motors come with lamp cord or some sketchy arrangement.... It's funny to me!

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

The motor sounds so smooth. I like those motors. Thanks for explaining d the disassembly

[@357magdad]

Nice to see your Quick-Wedge screw holding screwdriver getting some use!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I can't believe I only started actually using them! They really work!!!!!!!

[@BencoVintageMachineWorks]

Really enjoyed this video. Those GE type SA motors are little workhorses. It's really gratifying watching these old electric motors run. It reminds me of watching an electric train set in some ways or an aquarium. It's just relaxing. Have a great weekend John.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Terry after watching ALL of your videos I definitely learned a ton of things I never knew before! You’ve created a monster! 😂👍

[@yza2821]

Thanks a lot Scoutcrafter! this small engine made for life not to brake in 5 years! Just amazing quality!

[@toolrestoration]

Just in from work , wife said perfect dinners ready , I said whoah hold dinner , scoutcrafter first ......

[@wrod7510]

John....smooth as silk!!!!!!! Wow

[@bobjoncas2814]

...WHAT ? no plastic housing ? good one, have a great weekend..

[@kevinlott9626]

That project turned out nice..! 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@stephenbridges2791]

I like that motor. It spins quietly but, at the same time; sounds like it is pretty substantial. Well done.

[@carldavid1558]

Thanks very much for this. I picked up a old grinder that someone left out on the street. I’ll be watching and rewatching your video before attempting to get it working again. Thanks again. Always appreciate your knowledge.

[@RobertBosworth]

Really enjoyed this video. That motor sounded so sweet starting up and running. Excellent work!

[@joemoach832]

You'd never know that motor was 100 years old. Great job!

[@michaelcampagna93]

Beautiful job SC!

[@nicknicoletti9778]

How fun is that? Working on old vintage motors. That thing is quiet and smooth. What year is that from? What a beauty!! You say the video was a bit long… I found it interesting and it went by quick.

[@jackthompson2132]

Oh , what a awesome video John 😃. I’ve been waiting for this day! Wonderful demonstration ! Thank You so much for sharing

[@Mr_Flybacker]

This is the first time I've seen such a motor. So that the stator is short-circuited, and the rotor has windings and slip rings. Reminiscent of wound rotor motors from cranes. But single-phase, and very small.

[@therealdylanlenton]

I just got a GE 1/6 hp floor fan and after clean-up I couldn't get it running again as it was before I cleaned, seeing clearly now about getting the bushings right. Going to get back to it!

[@ddblairco]

thank you Scoutcrafter, So much of the stuff I work on starts off as "wonky" also. Looking forward to see what the final project will be with this motor.

[@65bug519]

I love SA motors, they are very reliable. Many were used on washers which is why this one had a switch cord and the brush box upside down.

[@highdownmartin]

Love an old motor, works of art with the design of the castings. I’ve got an ancient old motor, 1/2 horse 240 v Rescued from a skip, and the a bolt on the side that allows you to have it running in either direction as it’s a pinch bolt fro the field windings, rotate them about 2” to the other end of the slot and it’ll run the other way. And it’s silent.

[@donlum9128]

I have a couple electric motors for vintage Matage washing machines.

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Guilty as charged when it comes to the cords. I'm not sure what to do with all the motors I've collected. Even made a video about the conundrum . tHanks for the great video!

[@tommiller5014]

Rewatched this after your recent video. Love it. Love your respect and adoration of the old technology and your dedication to their preservation. I have a similar motor I'm going to restore and this is an invaluable help. Thanks again John

[@Garth2011]

Sounds like a motor should sound like...smooth, quiet and consistent.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Great video Scout, love those old motors and I love the sound yours makes when you switch it on. It sounds like a much bigger unit. Just a word of caution for the inexperienced with those drive rivets, don’t just try to take the heads off them and then drill out the little shaft as a lot of them are made from hardened metal and you can’t drill them out even with 5% cobalt drills. Ask me how I know🤬, I’ve been caught several times. If you really want a lesson on electrical wiring watch some videos like Pakistani Trucks as those guys just use 4 or five individual wires running from the wall plug to their machines and four or five wires means they’re three phase/ 440 volt. 😂😂😂. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@ScoutCrafter]

Stuart! You are so right, those drive rivets look easy to tackle at first but I have mangled a few ID plates in my time trying to get them out! The key is small taps and be patient! I really prefer screws! LOL

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

@@ScoutCrafter 👍👍👍

[@lotharfunke8749]

Have that split screwdriver from when I was a 17 year old and used it to install the screws on the points of my 327 distributor. Back in the late 60s

[@ScoutCrafter]

I can't believe I really never used them until recently! What a great tool!!!! Thanks!

[@joeheilm]

You really do a great job with these motor videos....outstanding video. Cheers

[@WeekendShedHead]

Hello Scout, Superb job👏, a beautiful motor, the finish is outstanding, i can see the labour of love you’ve put into it.. . And I really learnt a lot, so now I’ll be sure to look out for similar on my travels 😁👍 Cheers Rob

[@MrGoosePit]

That is now one happy motor. Looks and sounds great. Thanks for another awesome week of videos. Hope you have a nice weekend. See you Monday!

[@johnkelley9877]

I learned a lot from this tutorial! Thanks for showing how to clean and disassemble the motor which is something I always wanted to know how to.

[@smithtown6589]

This was a really great “what it’s all about” video about electric motors. Well done!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Ralph- Something about electric motors that is fascinating... =D

[@ForestWoodworks]

Wow 😘!!! Third time watching this video and it never gets old. What a beautiful motor. I really wish I could find one for a decent price to save for a resto. Thanks again 💯

[@wayneo7307]

Nice job Scout ! Thanks for the Tips Along the Way . It looks Great.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

SWEET! I have a couple of old brushed motors, one on a wire wheel and another that'll be my polisher if I ever get the stand and base done. They run sweet and there's nothing like the sound of them. HAPPY weekend and Be BLESSED!

[@albertofebre2338]

Great job! Thanks for sharing the complete project, that baby purrs now!

[@deancollins8229]

ANOTHER GREAT EPISODE JOHN !

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Dean!

[@leonardburlile9623]

Very nice motor restoration John, thanks for the detailed explanation of the details (as usual).

[@vincentwesolowski459]

John, Your videos can never be too long.

[@TomGunnTools]

Never seen a 1/6 HP, very cool motor!

[@ianstools4929]

Really looking forward to this motor series. This has been super interesting and I’m not much of a motor guy but I think I might have to get one for myself ! Thanks for another great video!

[@KirkCarrillo]

I am really enjoying your motor series, John. Tonight, I just picked up a very old 1/4 HP motor from a Agldile twin burr coffee mill from the very early 1900s. I plan to use it to drive something on my workbench. I sounds beautiful, but does have a little too much end play. I would send pics, but I don't know how to do that. Thanks again for the inspiration.

[@colin_5839]

Very Nice Job! Came out great!

[@santanusinha7086]

The temp rise tells us the increase in temp from ambient temp while running. For example ambient is 30 degrees celcius, then motor achieves a temp of 70 before attaining equilibrium. Allowed temp rise depends on ambient & class of insulation. This is a class B motor.

[@jacksmith4926]

That was such an enjoyable video to watch. The motor sounded so smooth.

[@johncrable3349]

Hi Scout...that turned out nice. Those brushes remind me of the carbon rods that are in those lantern batteries (used some to make small carbon arc furnace). Thanks for sharing and have a happy day 😊

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Very useful thanks That's an unusual configuration for sure. I was just taking a coffee break from troubleshooting a 90W Parvalux motor, which is arcing around the brushes, when this video popped up, so I'm hoping that this is a good omen. Looking forward to seeing more motor restorations.

[@bwayne40004]

I see you used your new Craftsman set. I picked mine up Thursday and I had use for the 9/16s about an hour later. Nice set. Nice motor video today.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Bruce- I love that little set! Can't believe we got it so cheap!

[@michaelbradley8508]

Great educational video - Thank You. Michael from Canada

[@paulsworkshop4179]

That is a really great clean up. Looks fantastic.

[@allentrench]

Nice restoring that motor John and giving a second life. Very informative video if you haven’t worked On motors before. I see that when you were disassembling your new ratchet set lol. I bought one for myself and two other ones for gifts thanks for the tip again have a great weekend look forward to Monday

[@ScoutCrafter]

Allen- SMART! I still can't believe that set was $20... In today's money no less! LOL I really enjoyed using it too!

[@mrbenmall]

That was very enjoyable and informative. Thanks!

[@nicolasjan1584]

You make restoration like jewlery.

[@Knifeaddictdillon]

You look half asleep at the end of the video 😂 great dedication to keep up with your schedule 👍

[@kelvinaston1367]

Beautiful job

[@guataco]

Nice result. Always learning with you. Thanks.