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Pc 5182 router

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#1 ·
My 5182 router will just run at one speed. Is it just a switch? Thank you
 
#4 ·
Roger,

I couldn't find a manual on it, only an exploded parts diagram. I didn't see any electronics board in the diagram to provide variable speed. Is it a single-speed router? If it's single speed and doesn't have a "soft start" you may be aple to use an external speed controller on it, if you want speed control.
 
#7 ·
I own the 7518 and have been inside it; if it wouldn't change speeds I'd first open it up and blow it out with air. Then I'd check the speed switch. The 7518 is built like a tank but the speed control isn't as "industrial duty" IMO... If the 5182 is similar, it should be easy to open up and check..
 
#6 ·
Have you contacted PC? I'm sure that they'll give or point you in the right direction. :)
 
#9 ·
I have two speed control boards PC sent me for my 5182 23 years ago when mine failed. I never installed one, the other one works well, but the router failed mechanically last month. So I either need a broken router to repair or I can sell the speed controls.

BTW the speed controls are no longer available from Porter Cable.

I am looking for $70 for the un-used control and $45 for the good used control plus shipping.
 
#10 ·
" Is it just a switch?"
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No, it's its brain. There were many that failed. A big 16+ pound machine; I had many.
The braniacks all failed; the single speed never did.
I'd say the 518 had more inertia/flywheel than any US router ever made.
Lots of problems (wires sets, micro-processors, switches, motors jamming in their castings, short easy to booger collets. But power was not an issue.
 
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