Hi Jim

I need to ask why bypass it, why not just replace the defective part. ?

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/po...parts.com/porter-cable-891-type-214hp-gripvac-router-parts-c-129_1672_7600.html
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/po...ts.com/porter-cable-892-type-214hp-fixed-base-router-parts-c-129_1672_7602.html

Here's a pass word that will get you 10% off the price ( 1234 )

I will say you don't want to start playing under the hood, you will void any warr. you have on the machine, I would suggest you take it to one of the many PC service center outlets, many of the 891/892 had errors and if the part is defective they will replace it at no charge but not if you rewired it 1st.

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Bob,

the variable speed switch assembly is $81 at Portercable.com... could almost pick up a new motor for that price....

Same reason the laser marker on my SCMS is powered by a cell phone charger. The replacement switching power supply from hitachi is $60.

any electrical spare (other than brushes) seem to be real moneymakers for the tool companies.

 

Hi Doug

porter cable 892 motor - Google Product Search

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=po...l?_nkw=porter+cable+router+892+&_cqr=true&_nkwusc=poter+cable+router+892&_rdc=1

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bobj3, thanks for the link. I didn't have the money to buy a replacement part and now I have dedicated it to my router table. Purchased a router speed control from Harbor Freight and been using it for about a year with no problems.

 

HI

It's variable , you could almost call it soft start, I use it in that mode when I'm not to sure about the stock I'm going to run and then run up the speed on the box.
From 0 to Max or by pass the box if I need to.

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Bob, thanks for the quick response.

I found this thread when I did a search for Harbor Freight speed control, so I thought it would be a good place to post the question. When I saw it was posted in the Porter Cable forum I deleted it because I noticed it said do not post any question in this forum.

Darrin

 

Hi Darrin

Rules,rules, rules hahahahahahaha they are made to be broken, 70 miles per hour, how many people drive 70 ..when I am driving 70 I get a horn now and than..I must get my truck fix but it can only go 80 on the speeder meter..



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