Washing machine motor

[aggy]

Hi, I'd like to use a washing machine motor to make a sanding machine.
I got the motor from an old machine but I expected there to be just two terminals but there are six. Do I just connect the two that go to the brushes?
Thanks in advance.

 

[zipper]

Hmmm...not unless you want it to go bang
Washer motors are poorly suited for this kind of application.

 

[aggy]

Ok, how would I connect it?
It might not be ideal but its all I've got just now.

 

[captaincaveman1]

Just connecting a washing machine motor will cause it to ramp to max speed (prob 15000 rpm) which will make the motor go bang after a short while

 

[aggy]

That sounds fun but not quite what I'm aiming for.
Any tips?