I have a grand plan … to create a small bench-top dishwasher from parts I salvaged from a machine found on the side of the road.

Today I found just such a machine, brought it back to the workshop, and took it apart.

Over the next few months, I’ll be creating a new enclosure and fitting the parts.

The motors both work – there’s a circulating pump and a drainage pump – which is a great start.

I also kept all the steel sheet from the sides and door, which I’ll find a use for on another project.

I’m thinking that I’ll create this little dishwasher in something of a Jules Verne, steam-punk design – along these lines…

Should be fun!