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Thrifty Tool Guy · 09-10-2007, 09:53 PM

Hello,

Thinking I had a good deal, I purchased a NIB Dewalt DW670 on eBay to use as a trim router. Unfortunately, the little beast is a single speed unit that spins at 30,000 rpm. I prefer lower speeds and, therefore, considering using an old router speed control (from either Rockler or MLCS) that I have in the shop. The DW670 isn't a soft-start unit, so the speed control should work, I think.

Is there a better alternative?

Joe Lyddon · 09-10-2007, 11:19 PM

W e l c o m e . . A b o a r d !!

**challagan** · 09-11-2007, 08:43 AM

Welcome to router forums. I don't know of an easier way, with a little portable router like that, I wouldn't want to be dragging around a speed control with it, having it fall off while routing or something. Be careful, if you really want a VS trim router consider getting one with VS built in.

Corey

**bobj3** · 09-11-2007, 04:44 PM

Hi Thrifty Tool Guy

I will agree with Corey you may want to look into a Colt router..
Here's a new one at a great price,,, see link below...he has 10 for sale.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BOSCH-PR20EVSK-C...QQcmdZViewItem

Some of the members have got one of the Colts and they are a great 1 HP router..

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Originally Posted by Thrifty Tool Guy

Hello,

Thinking I had a good deal, I purchased a NIB Dewalt DW670 on eBay to use as a trim router. Unfortunately, the little beast is a single speed unit that spins at 30,000 rpm. I prefer lower speeds and, therefore, considering using an old router speed control (from either Rockler or MLCS) that I have in the shop. The DW670 isn't a soft-start unit, so the speed control should work, I think.

Is there a better alternative?

Thrifty Tool Guy · 09-11-2007, 07:18 PM

Thanks for your input.

If I had done my homework, I would have went with the Bosch Colt. At this point, I'm trying to justify keeping the Dewalt. It will serve purely as a trim router. I primarily use two table mounted routers for real work.

**bobj3** · 09-11-2007, 07:42 PM

Hi TTG

All I can say it's nice to have two, one for trim work and one for all the small jobs you have ,I put one in a small router table and it's a great setup...

http://www.routerforums.com/45518-post1.html

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Roefa · 09-13-2007, 10:32 PM

I use a common rotary dimmer switch as a speed control on many tools with brush type motor. Don't try it on induction motors or excessive amperage loads.
I installed mine in a double electrical box... dimmer on one side, duplex receptacle on the other... with a grounded pwer cord feeding the gadget. Works great on routers, drills, etc.

**bobj3** · 09-13-2007, 11:09 PM

Hi Roefa

They make one for the router

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43060

The dimmer type will heat up and most are rated at 10amp or less..I also use one for a long time until it took a dump...

You can tell when it's over for them when you hear a buzz coming from the dimmer...

Bj

**Mike** · 09-14-2007, 02:39 AM

While a dimmer switch may function for a while, routerforums.com specifically recommends you do not use a dimmer switch as a speed control. Dimmer switches are not designed to handle the load. Use a UL listed or CSA approved motor speed controller.

Thrifty Tool Guy · 09-14-2007, 07:45 PM

Interesting, not a single reply offering a defense of the DW670. Consider that many people have strong opinions about what they spent their money on, the DW670 must be pretty mundane.

09-10-2007, 09:53 PM	#1
Thrifty Tool Guy Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 89 View Thrifty Tool Guy's Gallery	Report This Post! Dewalt DW670 + speed control Hello, Thinking I had a good deal, I purchased a NIB Dewalt DW670 on eBay to use as a trim router. Unfortunately, the little beast is a single speed unit that spins at 30,000 rpm. I prefer lower speeds and, therefore, considering using an old router speed control (from either Rockler or MLCS) that I have in the shop. The DW670 isn't a soft-start unit, so the speed control should work, I think. Is there a better alternative?
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09-11-2007, 08:43 AM	#3
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Welcome to router forums. I don't know of an easier way, with a little portable router like that, I wouldn't want to be dragging around a speed control with it, having it fall off while routing or something. Be careful, if you really want a VS trim router consider getting one with VS built in. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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Thrifty Tool Guy Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 89 View Thrifty Tool Guy's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks for your input. If I had done my homework, I would have went with the Bosch Colt. At this point, I'm trying to justify keeping the Dewalt. It will serve purely as a trim router. I primarily use two table mounted routers for real work.
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09-11-2007, 07:42 PM	#6
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,269 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi TTG All I can say it's nice to have two, one for trim work and one for all the small jobs you have ,I put one in a small router table and it's a great setup... http://www.routerforums.com/45518-post1.html =============== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 09-11-2007 at 07:45 PM.
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09-13-2007, 10:32 PM	#7
Roefa Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 158 View Roefa's Gallery	Report This Post! I use a common rotary dimmer switch as a speed control on many tools with brush type motor. Don't try it on induction motors or excessive amperage loads. I installed mine in a double electrical box... dimmer on one side, duplex receptacle on the other... with a grounded pwer cord feeding the gadget. Works great on routers, drills, etc.
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09-13-2007, 11:09 PM	#8
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,269 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Roefa They make one for the router http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43060 The dimmer type will heat up and most are rated at 10amp or less..I also use one for a long time until it took a dump... You can tell when it's over for them when you hear a buzz coming from the dimmer... Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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09-14-2007, 02:39 AM	#9
Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,372 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! While a dimmer switch may function for a while, routerforums.com specifically recommends you do not use a dimmer switch as a speed control. Dimmer switches are not designed to handle the load. Use a UL listed or CSA approved motor speed controller. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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09-14-2007, 07:45 PM	#10
Thrifty Tool Guy Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 89 View Thrifty Tool Guy's Gallery	Report This Post! Interesting, not a single reply offering a defense of the DW670. Consider that many people have strong opinions about what they spent their money on, the DW670 must be pretty mundane.
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