--- product_id: 50873276 title: "Electric Motors in the Home Workshop (Workshop Practice)" price: "£14.16" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50873276-electric-motors-in-the-home-workshop-workshop-practice store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Hands-on motor rewiring mastery Comprehensive workshop motor guide DIY phase conversion techniques Electric Motors in the Home Workshop (Workshop Practice) **Price:** £14.16 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Empower your workshop with electrifying DIY know-how! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Electric Motors in the Home Workshop (Workshop Practice) - **How much does it cost?** £14.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50873276-electric-motors-in-the-home-workshop-workshop-practice) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by DIY Enthusiasts:** 4.4-star rated with real-world success stories - • **Cost-Effective Motor Solutions:** Save hundreds by building your own phase converter - • **Step-by-Step Practical Guidance:** From star to delta wiring, get hands-on with confidence - • **Essential for Home Workshop Innovators:** Elevate your mechanical skills and independence - • **Master 3-Phase to Single-Phase Conversion:** Unlock your workshop’s potential without costly upgrades ## Overview Electric Motors in the Home Workshop by Jim Cox is a practical, highly rated guide that empowers hobbyists and professionals to convert and optimize electric motors for home use. Packed with detailed instructions on phase conversion and motor rewiring, this book transforms complex electrical engineering concepts into achievable DIY projects, saving costs and boosting workshop efficiency. ## Description The author's earlier book Electric Motors (Workshop Practice Series No. 16) described the basic principles of operation and methods of application of the wide range of motor types likely to be encountered in small scale engineering. This book provides additional information about popular workshop applications for motors. Detailed advice is given on how to identify and make good use of discarded and surplus motors from both domestic and industrial sources and also how to operate three phase motors from single phase supplies. Examples are given of actual workshop applications and conversions, and on battery supplies for the use of motors in mobile projects. Review: Very usefull book. - I bought this book some time ago and read it on and off. Having now aquired a small lathe with a 3 phase motor I used the information from the book to convert it to single phase operation, I do not have 3 phase available. After digging out the star point and resoldering to give a delta setup, I connected a spare capacitor and tested, the motor ran fine. Now ordered the parts for the phase converter etc.(in the book) all for around £25. Yes I could just buy a motor controller and will do in the future, but there is something very enjoyable and satisfying in being able to do it yourself, also unlike electronic controllers this is simple to put right if anything goes pop! I now have my eye on a spare 5hp three phase motor on the shop floor to try out a rotary converter. Review: electric motors in the home workplace - A VERY GOOD read practical and informative some information a bit heavy but a good book ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 481,702 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 11 in Electric Motors 62 in Home Improvement Wiring & Electricity 470 in Mechanical & Materials Engineering | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 87 Reviews | ## Images ![Electric Motors in the Home Workshop (Workshop Practice) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71II+IAT1UL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very usefull book. *by B***. on 16 September 2012* I bought this book some time ago and read it on and off. Having now aquired a small lathe with a 3 phase motor I used the information from the book to convert it to single phase operation, I do not have 3 phase available. After digging out the star point and resoldering to give a delta setup, I connected a spare capacitor and tested, the motor ran fine. Now ordered the parts for the phase converter etc.(in the book) all for around £25. Yes I could just buy a motor controller and will do in the future, but there is something very enjoyable and satisfying in being able to do it yourself, also unlike electronic controllers this is simple to put right if anything goes pop! I now have my eye on a spare 5hp three phase motor on the shop floor to try out a rotary converter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ electric motors in the home workplace *by M***D on 31 December 2023* A VERY GOOD read practical and informative some information a bit heavy but a good book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Useful Introduction *by E***I on 3 December 2022* Without being too technical (there are no mathematical equations) this book manages to give a good overview of a range of motors with photos, diagrams, circuit diagrams and tables of values. It covers single-phase, three-phase motors together with speed control, power supplies and some practical aspects of motor maintenance. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50873276-electric-motors-in-the-home-workshop-workshop-practice](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50873276-electric-motors-in-the-home-workshop-workshop-practice) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*