Thanks for the link. Though, I still tend to gravitate toward the simplest solutions, and in this case, a series-wound brushed motor is about as simple as it g

Thanks for the link. Though, I still tend to gravitate toward the simplest solutions, and in this case, a series-wound brushed motor is about as simple as it gets. Regular DC motors have heavy and strong magnets (more expensive), but the series-wound motors are just wires (and, FWICT, a bit less efficient). Regarding brushless, I'm sure they're quieter and require less maintenance, but they still are more complex than the series-wound DC. I suppose the AC induction motors have their place, but for the DIY crowd, I think many will stick with the basics.