$10- Craftsman 1/2HP Electric Motor Project.

Bought this $10 motor at Jacktown Flea Market. Will it run?

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Nice clean up on the motor John. Your right about the effect of concrete. Put a car battery on concrete and it will ruin it in no time at all.👍🇺🇸

[@Brian-Burke]

Another awesome motor restoration. I love them. You could do one a month for my tastes. Have a great weekend, John!

[@tonysheerness2427]

Concrete can wick up water to a height of 4 ft, rising damp.

[@davidhelmuth6654]

I get asked a lot about how to check the capacitors on motors. I’m an industrial electrician. I’m sure you know but with the way you explain things it might be a great idea to include that at some point. Sure there are a lot of people who would benefit from this information, just based off how much I get asked. 🤦‍♂️😂 Thank you for all you do here.

[@ScoutCrafter]

David- You are so right! I will definitely include that in another dual shaft motor I have coming up!!! Thanks!

[@neverbuyadodge910]

@@ScoutCrafter I am not sure how do do it but how can I get your channel mailing address . I would like to send you something that I am making . I think you would get a kick out of it . If not I understand. Just something I am making in my little shop . [e-mail] . I just can’t figure out any of her way to do the his .

[@rawbacon]

I had to learn the hard way about storing stuff on concrete....My first toolbox as a kid just sat out in the garage floor for years and wasn't long before the rust started.............I did eventually clean it up and repaint it and still have it today filled with plumbing supplies.

[@JohnDaker_singer]

There are many artistic restoration guys on KZbin. Believe me, I watch their videos every day. John, their artistic endeavors have nothing on you. You are the real deal. You’re not just a guy that has infinite knowledge of tools, and how to restore and use them, but you know how to use artistic flourishes to make your restorations great!

[@JohnDaker_singer]

As a sidenote, I have tried to restore the motors on several vintage tools. Once I pull the housing off and take it apart, the tiny, tiny little minuscule tiny tiny wires that go to the coil fall apart like a Sissy in combat. I don’t think that motor restorations are for me. I have fat fingers and heavy hands.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much! 😃👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Some motors were poorly made and not really serviceable. I will post a motor fail I did on Tuesday. They don’t all come back. 😂👍

[@johnfix1]

Your series on electric motors had been very educational. Sometimes I have been too destructive when opening motors so I learned a lot about carefully opening them . Also the nice finish was a bonus. I use files a lot but really don't know much about what I am doing. I think a segment about the proper file to use and how to use them correctly depending on the steel you are working on would be very informative. Also what are the best quality brands to buy.

[@lv_woodturner3899]

That cleaned up so well. It now purrs and so quiet. Well done. Amazing that the bearings were still good. Dave.

[@CurlyQLink]

What a beautiful Craftsman motor, both before and after. I miss Sears.

[@philcappellini2820]

I am surprised the motor ran. It seemed like the fins on one side of the rotor had melted. Nonetheless, it cleaned up nice and ran well. Thanks for the video.

[@Jimmys_TheBestCop]

SC I'll never get tired of watching you do motors. Have a great weekend.

[@alexstools]

My grandfather had old metal filling cabinets in his garage and two metal workbenches. He had us raise everything on wooden bases. Only now I understand his intentions... The cabinets haven't developed rust indeed. Hope you'll have a great weekend!!

[@30bkg]

Nicely done and very thorough video, the square puch is a great tip, I think most of us would just grab a screw driver and beat on it til the handle breaks lol

[@nicknicoletti9778]

I really enjoy the electric motor segments. They are very cool. And you made it look so much cooler with your paint design. Sounded great as well. Nice clean up!!

[@wayneo7307]

Hi Scout , Nice Job On That Motor. It Looks Great 👍 . I like the Highlights too.

[@krishoogstraat6866]

John you do such awesome work!!!!

[@rickcentore2801]

You gave us a lot of good tips on motor restoration John. Maybe it's just my old age (78), but it seems like I hear you say "You made it through another week," about every three days!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Rick- I can’t believe how fast the weeks fly bye! I remember when a ten year warranty felt like forever! 😂👍

[@choppermike3329]

Great video John. Love to see the flag at the end. More people need to fly it with everything going on.

[@saigaking]

Looks amazing in the aluminium colour sounds as smooth as anything A joy to work on I bet old school craftsman so good god bless take care 👍🙏🦅🇺🇸🗽🇳🇿🪖

[@joeheilm]

What a difference...i had no idea that the motor could look so nice. Awesome! Cheers

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Sounds like you're about back to your old crafty self! When my Sweetie's brother moved up here we went and helped clear out and move him. Their dad had a Craftsman 8 inch Bench Saw with a stand that sat out in the garage. I snagged that thing in a blink because it'd been in china making junk years ago. I cleaned and oiled (before 50/50) it up and it has the old motor like that and the original Craftsman V-belt on it. Runs like a Swiss watch with a 7 1/4 blade on it. I keep the tension off the belt and the table is pitted badly from the salt air of Sarasota but it's a sweet tool. Thanks, Johnny and a Happy Weekend to YOU and God Bless!

[@ScoutCrafter]

They made those old table saws strong Lewie! 😃👍

[@larrynelson734]

Great video again. You sure make those old motors look great. Have a great weekend. Looking forward to Monday .👍👍❤.

[@danieldumaine6139]

Another great Video. I always enjoy the motor videos.

[@toolscouter]

That was fantastic. I am hesitant to clean up electric motors because I know so little about them. I understand the basic operation and have changed out the brushes on some but this is very helpful. Thanks so much for sharing it. One of these days I might try to tackle one. Have a great day. God bless.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Most motors only need a cleaning and lubrication every so often. They are almost maintenance free. 😃👍

[@lotharfunke8749]

Thank you so much for this…on the hunt for an old motor 😊

[@johnkelley9877]

That was very interesting and helpful! I am always interested in seeing motors restored. Thanks for sharing this.

[@crr8297]

Nice job, that motor looks and runs 100 times better now, a lot of good tips there too. If you use a pulley with a set screw on a slotted shaft you can use a set screw that has a unthreaded tip on it or make one yourself by filing the end down to a size that fits the groove in the shaft.

[@setdown2]

Another nice restoration...i have a old old exhaust fan in my kitchen that just stopped i removed the fan and cleaned er up and put a new 1/4 hp motor in reinstalled and works fine...love then old in the wall kitchen fans (my grandma in the Bronx had one) anyway i kept the old gummed up motor now im going to tear er down and see what i can do with it...thanks crafterman for the how-to videos...🖖

[@ScoutCrafter]

Sometimes they just need a cleaning and lubrication. 😃👍

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Beautiful job on the motor Scout. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Nice job on the motor, The high lights gives it a 'Tron' feel 🛠👍😊

[@Ricopolico]

Scout, I have ONE 13 mm New Britain wrench. I don't know how it ended up in my mix of tools, but I'm glad it's there! I have mostly Proto stuff with a few Snap-On. That New Britain, 12-point is as good or better than any of them. it is so thin, you would think it would snap in half as soon as it was heaved on, but no matter how I've abused it over the years, it has NEVER let me down,

[@ScoutCrafter]

New Britain was way ahead of the pack in their heat treating and forging, I love their vintage tools!!! 😃👍

[@garyjones2582]

S.C. you did a beautiful job on that motor.. I want to thank you personally for the encouragement you gave me concerning my mother.. She passed away in her sleep on the 29th.. Thanks again for your kind words... You take care my friend and God Bless...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Gary- The hard part is over my friend, now you have to heal and recover. I promise that pain you feel now will transform into fond memories of her and the pain will be gone. God bless…

[@garyjones2582]

@@ScoutCrafter Thank you S.C. and may God Bless you and your family as well.. Thank you for all your videos and time you spend in teaching us new things..

[@joemoach832]

Another great job. Love the motor restoration videos. Looks like new b

[@lotsabirds]

That came out great! Have a Fantastic weekend!

[@joeflores9496]

I’m inspired to check out my dad’s 50ish craftman table saw motor. Now that I have your video.thanks,Take Care. 10/26/2023

[@jackthompson2132]

Absolutely a awesome job ! You did a great job telling us all the details. Now I’m going out and look for a $10 motor 😂. Thank You for sharing John 🇺🇸

[@timeflysintheshop]

Another fine motor restoration! It looks great, it sounds great! 👍👍👍

[@elmundodedamian]

beautiful video, thank you for sharing

[@carllafong733]

I can tell how serious John's condition is by the fact that in his diminished condition he neglected to harangue us all on "not being stingy with the 50/50". Sounds pretty serious to me! :)

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL- Actually on motors you have to be very careful not to get any 50/50 on the windings... =D

[@hester781]

Beautiful job! I love those old motors. Whisper quiet and you could balance a nickel on them running!

[@Maplevilleworkshop]

I have a fully restored 1951 craftsman tablesaw and the motor just went out. Perfect timing on this video!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those table saws were magnificent! Stop by my buddy Randy Richard in the shop and see his fantastic restoration of his Dad’s saw! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn_ckGyOqamIaas

[@essentialhandyman]

Remember to use plenty of lubrication, when you're pulling your bell end off!!!

[@E-Glide]

Very nice result, John

[@not2fast4u2c]

It is a Nice motor I remember being told never set a car battery on concrete that it would damage it Could be just for the really old ones with the bakealite cases

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’ve always heard that Jim. 😃👍

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Night and Day for sure Mr. John! Sounds Great and looks great - it is Great! Have a great weekend! Thanks Vic

[@lotsatrains]

Looks fantastic and runs really smoothly 👍

[@Dardrum]

Another great video, Thanks John

[@beerdrinker6452]

Great video. Thank you.

[@joelmollenkopf3767]

Excellent

[@OldSneelock]

She's a beauty John. I love a good job well done. I agree on the concrete being murder on metals. I always hang up my shovels and all my restored axes and sledge hammers are stored sitting on a board so the water doesn't wick up from the porous concrete and rust the head while destroying the handle. 😁😎

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dave- Concrete is like salt water to metal! 😂👍

[@bobjoncas2814]

LOOKIN' GOOD, HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND

[@adiazcroce]

Greetings from Mexico!

[@andyc972]

Nice clean up, as you said, not a classic but a good user, especially as it seems not much used !

[@paulsworkshop4179]

That was a great tutorial on how to take the motor apart. Looks great!

[@stephendoherty1275]

Awesome.

[@19Bmiller]

Very nice

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Love that brushed metal finish. Thanks for the tip about the concrete.

[@MarkH10]

Another A+

[@GuntersGarage]

It sure looks nice black and polished! I have never had luck pulling motors apart. I always end up breaking the end caps or bearing boss in disassembly. Or I lose a brush, just no luck with electric motors, lol.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL I have been there many times! =D

[@mangaswilliams4145]

I always enjoy watching you go through the parts of a machine and tool's great job

[@makinapersempre]

Magnific work. God bless you.

[@357magdad]

I like the silver highlights on the ends!

[@smithtown6589]

John, you did a really great job on that motor, and it’s the type that you can use for so many different things. Thanks!

[@foxwood67]

Like the motor resto

[@stevenwitt4028]

Great video 👍 That craftsman 1/2 hp motor you bought looks fantastic. Great information on how to tackle and clean up these old motors craftsman came out with back then. 👍 I believe these motors were made by Delco corporation. They used them on belt driven disc sanders and I think some grinders and polishers. I like the color you chose for the base and The end shields of the motor. I also like that polished metal look for the frame. Well again great video and can’t wait to see what you do on Monday. Have a fantastic weekend. 😄👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Steven my favorite motors are the cast iron beauties from the 40’s and 50’s. They were heavy and well made! Thanks! 😃👍

[@evilla410]

Hello John, nice motor and great job 👍 I glad you put the original label back on. 😂

[@ScoutCrafter]

I hope I can find a NOS sticker that would really make the motor look better. =D Thanks!

[@Maidrite1960]

Hope you are feeling better, I love electric motors, I worked with industrial equipment for years, which means had to work on them too 🥴 electronics was one of my favorite hobbies, I use to metal detect ever chance I had the time. It was a great exercise for those who don't jog or run, or go to the gym 😊 Thanks for your videos they take me back to easier times.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I tried metal detecting a few times but my back was always killing me! 😂👍

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

Awesome motor,and thanks for the tip about concrete. I really never stored stuff on directly to concrete,but I do know not to store car batteries directly to concrete so it does make sense,thanks again 😁

[@ScoutCrafter]

Mike- I learned the hard way that concrete will destroy so many things, it seems harmless enough but it sucks the life out of whatever is on it! =D

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

Again, thanks for the heads up,I'm going to double check my laboratory just in case😁

[@Reggyontheroad]

Gotcha 👍👍🔩🔩waching

[@liveoak4124]

Original color was used by Craftsman circa 1958-1962 to mark their golden anniversary

[@ScoutCrafter]

I figured that approximate date because it was just before the Olive green craze of the 70's. =D Lots of Gold was used in the late 50's in car interiors and furniture fabric. It was on lamps and ceiling high hats... Thanks!!!!!!

[@troymilleraz]

👍

[@michaelstark9485]

BOOM 😊😊😊

[@BencoVintageMachineWorks]

The Repulsion Start motors are rated at an even higher relative starting torque (usually 3 to 4 times rated HP) but they were more expensive to manufacture and heavier. No rotor fan needed on that Century for example as the heavy and open air castings dissapated the heat naturally. It ran cool enough for its cloth covered wires not to get hot. Its interesting to see the progression of heavy cost cutting between this Craftsman and the last one you did with the heavy cast iron "Bell Ends". Seems like this one is a quiet runner though.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Terry- You are so right, starting the late 50’s companies really cut back on materials and components in order to cut costs on manufacturing. The tin can motors of today have no style or longevity built in. Those Cast Iron heavy motors of the 20’s were too beautiful to cover up. 😃👍

[@larrymills8527]

they have a set of run and start windings

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes- Primarily and secondary. 😃👍

[@13thworker45]

Nice save on the old motor. The only thing I would change is the switch. If you’re using with double pulleys , it’s just not safe. I know where my fingers would end up? Thank You

[@ScoutCrafter]

Jess- I believe that switch was a bonus, usually the machine had a remote switch like table saw or drill press. I wonder what this Motor was on? 😃👍

[@bobk.1428]

Nice job Sir. The on/off switch seems to be in a precarious spot. If there was something attached to the shaft on that side wouldn’t that be hazardous?

[@jimdavis8391]

I don't believe the concrete is an issue, the rust is caused by high humidity. Oftentimes a wooden building is better as moisture inside can evaporate as the building is porous. Concrete is waterproof so any moisture inside will be trapped for much longer. Old cars usually fare much better in a wooden shed. That said, if your concrete building is heating and humidity kept low, no problems.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Bare concrete will wick moisture up into anything…. The only way you might not notice is if you live in a very dry warm climate like Arizona. Here in the NorthEast anything left on concrete will rust.

[@overseas_demogod]

$10 huh. The copper is worth more than that in scrap. Ya know, it's always amazed me how hard it is to fix something. The old adage that it's 100x easier to break something than make it. I mean who could honestly make something like that nowadays...the Chinese maybe. One day, most people will regret not being able to do what you just did.

[@CalPil0t]

I'm still looking for one of those flat start capacitors that goes into the cast iron base style of the Craftsman motors. I wonder if there is a manufacturer that could make a small run of them. I know there are lots of folks that would prefer having a correct flst capacitor rather than mounting an external replacement.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! I wonder who makes them! 😃👍

[@stevekess3398]

Nice one John. I love motor refurb/rebuild vids. What kind of lubricant did you spray into the bearings? Thanks, Steve

[@ScoutCrafter]

Steve- I used a few drops of Zoom Spout- It is a very good all purpose non-detergent lubricant. =D www.amazon.com/Zoom-SPOUT-Sewing-Machine-Oiler-118ml/dp/B00BYCKTW2/ref=d_pd_sbs_sccl_4_2/132-9740070-5968705?pd_rd_w=1nx5w&content-id=amzn1.sym.1e7a0ba4-f11f-4432-b7d8-1aaa3945be18&pf_rd_p=1e7a0ba4-f11f-4432-b7d8-1aaa3945be18&pf_rd_r=7FGRHKKZSXVHQ0PGWB3M&pd_rd_wg=JXgPN&pd_rd_r=5a7ca889-fc49-4014-9f53-852e7fa62251&pd_rd_i=B00BYCKTW2&psc=1

[@Uwannawatch]

John that was another fantastic video. How would you tackle a motor that has a lot of grease on the windings? I have a Delta Band saw that I need to restore so I can use it. I know it's going to be greasy because of the conditions of the shop I got it from .

[@ScoutCrafter]

George- my buddy Terry is the guru for motors, anything you use to remove the grease must be safe on varnish! Check out Terry’s channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGXComSpfcSSnZo

[@Uwannawatch]

@@ScoutCrafter thanks John. I'll check him out. I was going to ask if you wanted to come give me hand but I know how you feel about Jersey..🤣

[@skippbitman]

How about a video of vintage toy cap guns?

[@tonylenge424]

That was a very good buy for $10. Motor looks and sounds very good. Is that what this motor was used for, a table saw? Thanks for sharing.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I think it was a universal motor used in a few applications. They had a cap that would cover the shaft not in use. 😃👍

[@lordcelticfrost8686]

Past Sunday I found a 4449-9" craftsman wrench during a metál detection...the amazing thing is that the wrench is in a very good condition...what's your advice...greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@ScoutCrafter]

Finding good working tools is such a great feeling! Lucky you! 😃👍

[@sebglayburg5163]

Wow, beautiful, John! Did you clear coat the raw steel from rust?

[@ScoutCrafter]

I polished and waxed the case, it will be indoors here so rust shouldn’t be an issue. 😃👍

[@bobhart1155]

Scout, a nice restoration of a nice little vintage motor. What are your plans for it?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Not sure yet. 😃👍

[@michaelswindle2414]

Off topic but do you by any chance know what is the green color on a Craftsman 4449 auto wrench or the closest color to match it?

[@richardross7219]

Good job and video. Did you polish the centrifugal points? I've found that older motors often don't start because of the corroded points. It was worth the $10. Good Luck, Rick

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Rick- I sprayed the points with electric contact cleaner. Funny it was my father's can and every time I use it I think of him! =D

[@richardross7219]

@@ScoutCrafter Sometimes the corrosion has to be filed away for a good connection. I still use a points file for many things. Good Luck, Rick

[@royreynolds108]

You did not lose buying the motor for $10. It is worth the $10 bucks.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Roy- I have one coming up on Tuesday that was a fail! 😂👍

[@jpsmith4061]

How do you store your motors for long term storage?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Right now I put them in a cardboard box in my upstairs apt. when they are done. =D I want to make a wall rack for all the restored motors once I have about 10 finished.

[@dennisgolden1337]

John, how do you know all this stuff?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dennis- Actually I only know a few things here and there and I keep making videos on those few things! LOL =D

[@chicks461963]

Do you have an email address. I just got an old kennedy kit toolbox from the 20's and it is missing the handle. How do I replace the handle or where can I findf a replacement? I so enjoy your channel. I got my husband to watch you as well and he is addicted. We went to a tool meet today and you should see what we got.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Good news you can still buy parts from Kennedy! Here is their handle- www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en&q=kennedy+tool+box+handle&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjNi9Wakor-AhW5FFkFHZ40BYAQ0pQJegQIDRAB&biw=320&bih=523&dpr=3#imgrc=RQ4aoplJL8noLM&lnspr=W10=

[@ScoutCrafter]

My email [e-mail]

[@marko11kram]

You did not show us what voodoo you used getting that sticker off in one pirce!

[@ScoutCrafter]

The Razor blade and a little Ronsonol Lighter fluid!

[@patjohnson3100]

Really enjoying your videos lately on electric motors and heater repair. That Craftsman motor turned out beautifully. I thought you might use Scoutcrafter red on this motor, but it came out great. What does the small red button on the cell cap do?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Pat- That is the thermal overload button. If the motor gets too hot the button will trip until the motor cools down or the button is reset... A good feature to have!

[@patjohnson3100]

@@ScoutCrafter Thanks!

[@BeachsideHank]

"Developed Horsepower" was a marketing gimmick Sears used in the late '50's onward. It is nothing more than the maximum power a motor can develop during a locked rotor condition, it is NOT continuous useful horsepower. This forced ALL manufacturers going forward to use this bogus designation to differentiate themselves from the competition with absolutely no benefit to the consumer.