WTB [USA] Dead/junk 2" dia motor - Page 1
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author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2015, 06:41:56 pm
content: I'm trying to reduce the amount of junk I have around my desk so I decided to build one of these while I go through it all (a little bigger actually, I'm using a 5.25 inch HDD).Surprisingly, I've found that I don't have enough junk to finish it. I'm looking for something to make the main body below the nacelles - I've got the front part of the body done, I just need the part behind it. I'm looking for a motor, anywhere from 2" - 2.5" in diameter and about 4" long to complete the build. It doesn't matter if it is functional or not, as long as it is cheap. I'm looking for under $10 shipped.Thanks!

author: kolonelkadat
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2015, 07:17:31 pm
content: Ive got this one I can send for$10shipping seems to be $15+ for the little 3x4x5 box weighing ~3-5 lbs.if youre in atlanta you can come pick it up for free.http://imgur.com/a/xbDbcsorry the lcd on the micrometer didnt turn out well in most photos. I added the measurement as a title/description thoughETA: i forgot about this old vacuum cleaner motor I have that is a bit larger than the first one. the metal shell is mushroom shaped though, but maybe you could modify it. Ive added pics in the imgur link

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2015, 03:15:32 am
content: I don't think I'll need the internals - how long is just the motor shell on the 1st one?

author: kolonelkadat
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2015, 03:32:53 am
content: its bang on 4 inches, but its made of plastic so I dont think it will have the aesthetic you are looking for. the plastic is also broken clean through on one end. (visible in photo)

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2015, 05:01:41 am
content: I'm thinking just this part would be best - even hollowed out. It would be much easier to ship that way if you are fine with keeping the rest of the parts...

author: MrMetthew
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2015, 07:02:46 pm
content: Looks really cool, be sure to post a picture of it when it's finished!

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2015, 07:07:12 pm
content: Must see if I still have that 8in HDD platter around..........

author: kolonelkadat
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2015, 09:39:32 pm
content: Quote from: TheBorg on June 22, 2015, 05:01:41 amIm happy to ship it out, just keep in mind that it is made from plastic and the end piece is broken off. Check out the images in the album herehttp://imgur.com/a/xbDbc

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2015, 05:57:40 pm
content: So, so sorry, I didn't realize that I didn't put the link in my post.I meant this metal partBut seriously, thanks for going through so much trouble just to send me one part, I really appreciate it!

author: kolonelkadat
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2015, 07:36:32 pm
content: no worries. that part isnt very long

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 24, 2015, 03:45:28 am
content: That's not a problem, I found an old drill that has a part just about the same size so I'll combine them