Old Electric Motors

Over the last year I have noticed that a many old motors disappeared from the shelves of local motor shops. They got scrapped out because of the high prices for copper and iron. I have always just liked these old motors and have one old 10 hp running my 1942 Curtis air compressor. I also have several just sitting around in my shed.

I decided it’s time to start restoring them and using them where possible, before they all get scrapped out.

Here’s my second, my first is as mentioned...

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