Household appliances very quickly suffer obsolescence. After only a few years, I want to replace them with newer and more sophisticated ones. But it’s a pity to throw out old equipment that is still working. Therefore, she can be given a “second life”. Very often, a washing machine acts as the basis for homemade products. From it you can use absolutely all the elements: engine, wiring, housing, drum, legs. But the most common home-made engine from a washing machine.
What can be assembled?
Homemade products from the washing machine engine are used in the household. They can greatly facilitate many types of work. In particular, the following devices are assembled:
- Electric emery, which is necessary for sharpening knives, drills, tools and so on.
- A lawn mower that allows you to mow grass in a summer cottage.
- A feed chopper that cuts greens into small pieces.
This is not a complete list of what can be collected from the engine from a washing machine. In fact, there can be a ton of ideas. Fans of tinkering with electronics come up with new and interesting ideas for homemade products from the engine from the washing machine. Therefore, we dwell on only a few examples.
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One of the most popular homemade products from the washing machine engine (automatic or semi-automatic - it doesn’t matter) is an electric knife.
The first step is to prepare the flange. Its necessity is due to the fact that the shaft from the motor has one diameter, and the hole of the grindstone is another. One side flange will be pressed onto the motor shaft. A thread is needed on the second side to secure the circle. Most often, a metal pipe 15-20 cm long and 32 mm in diameter is used to make the flange.
Particular attention must be paid to threads. Its length should be greater than the thickness of the circle, about 2 times. It is also important to choose the right direction. The thread should be directed in the opposite direction from the direction of movement of the shaft. If the shaft rotates to the right side, then the thread is cut to the left. And vice versa. This is done so that the circle does not fly off during operation. Moving in opposite directions, the circle will spin.
The second end of the flange (which is without thread) is pressed onto the motor shaft. To do this, it must be heated with a blowtorch. To obtain a stronger connection, the joint is bolted or welded.
A nut is screwed onto the edge of the threaded flange until it stops. Next, put on the washer and the circle, which is secured by the washer and nut on the other hand. When everything is tightly tightened, a lock nut is screwed.
The whole structure is fixed to the stand. Moreover, the mount must be very reliable and durable, so that the structure does not move during operation. After that, the engine is connected to the network.
Lawn mower
Lawnmowers are popular homemade items from the washing machine engine.
As a basis, you can take the frame from a stroller or trolley. If there are none, you can make a frame of metal corners. A metal sheet is attached to the finished frame, which will play the role of a platform. A safety net is attached to the front of the platform. Pens are made of pipes. A rubber casing is put on top of it.
The engine is mounted on a platform. In the center of it, a hole is being prepared for the shaft, to which the knife will be attached. The motor is connected to a cable with a plug (or switch). For safety reasons, a plug with a socket is placed on the handle.
Feed chopper
The popularity of homemade products from the engine from the washing machine only grows with time. Recently, food cutters are increasingly being manufactured. This will also require a drum.
4 holes for bolts are made in the walls of the drum. With their help, the design will be attached to the support frame. A hole for the shaft is made on one side of the drum. On the other hand, for unloading finished feed. Two knives are used. One is mounted on the bottom of the drum. He must toss the feed. Therefore, its shape should resemble a propeller. The second knife, sharpened on both sides, will be the main one. It is tilted towards the bottom.
So that the feed does not fly apart, a lid is made. It is necessary to make a hole in it through which the feedstock will be supplied.
As you can see, homemade products from the engine from the washing machine are widely used in the household.