Franklin Electric 3/4HP motor

[iced98lx]

Hey folks, I have this 1725 RPM 3/4 HP 115/208/230v single phase motor sitting around, thinking I should clean it up and put fresh cables on it and plan to use it, but it's pretty old and a bit crusty (though it runs seemingly great, very quiet currently wired for 115).

Thoughts on if it's a well made situation? Only electric motors I'm familiar with are more recently made Baldor motors. It has a little port for what I assume is oiling? Never oiled an electric motor, any insights there?

Can this run a bigger 2 phase compressor head or a bigger dust collection situation? Not sure what I'd use it for but it doesn't take up THAT much space.

 

[mike93lx]

3/4 hp is not going to be very useful for a compressor. Generally, you will get 4-5scfm per HP.

Thats in the power range for a sander, bandsaw, small dust collector

 

[iced98lx]

3/4 hp is not going to be very useful for a compressor. Generally, you will get 4-5scfm per HP.

Thats in the power range for a sander, bandsaw, small dust collector

Thanks Mike! I got it with an old shaper/planer maybe it's just the right size for that (person selling claimed they were not originally together but "would probably work ok")

 

[wyliesdiesels]

yeah 3/4hp not gonna be much use for a compressor. need a bigger motor

 

[Zeke]

3/4 HP works well with a lot of shop tools. You'd have to put a big pully on it to run a shaper or jointer. Jointers are 5000-6000 RPM and depending on the shaper bit, 8000 to 12,000 RPM. 1750 would be great for a drill press, slow grinder or low speed buffer. The bandsaw mentioned would be ideal.

A larger shop vac is 3/4 HP and running high RPM's. That motor might turn a decent vent fan. Just some options.

 

[iced98lx]

Feels like I'm looking for a problem for the solution, but isn't that the best part of being a DIY person.

Appreciate the suggestions a ton, I have a line on a big fan that would probably be a great way to vent the garage, maybe that'll be a perfect fit.

 

[fitter30]

Non detergent 10 weight oil for bearings. If motor has been setting for years in a
uncondition space don't be surprised if the bearings fail because to oil has settled and the bearings can get pitted from surface rust. Might want to also lube the centrifugal switch.