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The actual 3-phase motor is #simple - that's one of the reasons they're used in industry, simple means less to go #wrong. And it appears to be well-made, so there are #quality #bearings and #windings and everything in it. But the motor itself isn't expensive. Rheem probably doesn't pay more than USD 100 for that part of it, and maybe less.

But the bolted-on #control #module #electronics, which make it so you can't easily replace the motor with another unit, are #terrible.

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Original 1960s era wooden #skateboard The #trucks and the #board are original but the #bushings, #wheels, #bearings and bolts are new.

The board was sanded and stained. The trucks were taken apart and polished We also added grip tape and bolts (instead of screws) for added stability.

The wheels are hella close to the kingpin but the are not touching so there seems to be no risk of friction or wheel bite.

We used #OJ Mini Super Juice wheels (55mm 78a) and #Bones Big Balls Reds bearings.