Electric motors for DIY shop power tools?
I've been going through my collection of ShopNotes Magazines and I've come across several DIY power tools for the shop. Everything from a homemade drum sanders to belt powered sharpening stations with multiple grit wheels. I don't know if these are for people who can't afford to buy the tools in question or for masochist who really want a challenge (probably the later!).
Anyway, most of these plans call for electric motors of various horse powers. Can you even buy these kind of motors in Australia? And has anyone ever made machines like this? And if so, what was your experience with it? A worthwhile project or not worth the bother?