pedixon

Hello all.
I have a Freud FT2000 VCE that turns on but the speed control is very eratic. I am guessing the speed control module is the problem. Has anyone had similar problem, and is it easy to fix if I can get the part from Freud.

Phil

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Hamlin

Hi and welcome to the router forums.

Perhaps CharlesM can help you.

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Welcome to the forums. Like Ken said, member CharlesM is the Freud employee and very helpful.

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I would stop using it until you check the brushes! my money is on worn brushes

Charles M

Hi Phil,

Welcome to the group. Replacing the module is really simple. I recommend that you call our Power Tool Parts and Repair Dept. at (800) 334-4107 (option #3) and they can help determine if the module is the problem and give you advice and parts costs.

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pedixon

Thank you everyone for the welcome. Charles,I called Freud tech service and was told the speed control module for my router ( I have the older blue one) was no longer available. But I was told to check the brushs also. I called a local tool repair shop and explained the problem, and he told me he could bypass the speed control and run the router like that. If I did this I would probably not be able to use this machine for raised panel doors , correct?

Thanx for al replies
Phil

Hamlin

You definetly want to slow those large bits down. Perhaps an external speed control would work.

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bobj3

Hi pedixon

You may want to pickup this one for the part you need..it still may have a good speed control device the price is right. if you are in the UK ?

And I would agree with Ken ( "Perhaps an external speed control would work.") once it's been bypassed...(rewired) a 10.oo dollar fix so to speak.

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Charles M

Phil,

Bypassing the module will make the tool run but it will be running a 29,000RPM which is too fast for the tool to last for long and definitely too fast for any but the smallest 1/4" and smaller bits to safely turn.

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pedixon

Thanx for all replies again. Bobj3 I like your Harbour Freight idea,but I was wondering,if I bypass my speed control would my router still be considered a soft start router. The Harbor Freight control does not work with soft start machines. I would ask Harbour Freight this but I have an idea I would confuse them. You guys are great help.
Thanx
Phil