On Apr 27, 1:04 pm, Chris Friesen wrote:
Toller wrote:
My old treadmill wouldn't sell, so put it out by the street; but first
pulled out the motor.

Why a DC motor, rather than AC? Is there anything in particular it is good
for, other than a treadmill?

Just visited a shop where a guy used the same type of motor (with a
power supply from ebay) for a continuously-variable-speed drill press.

Thanks for the idea -- hadn't crossed my mind. Next time the
disilliusioned homeowner calls the local call-in free trader show w/
one, I'll pay more attention! Like Toller's, they're nearly
always desperate to get rid of the things...