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Hi Don and welcome. Can you describe how it worked? The only speed controls I’m familiar with is the ones you plug the router into and ones that use a flex cable.
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The USA has quite a few speed controller that can deal with 2000+ watts, I wold buy some but your power is 110vts and mine is 240 so they don't work here in Australia. I tihnk they all work in the USA, as long as they are rated to 2000+ watts. N
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Neville, 220/240 volt controllers are available all over europe. Theyre all made in china so it shouldnt be difficult for you to order one.
I have fitted one to my makita and we run 240 volts here in Cyprus.
I dont use it much, but if I have to put a 2" or bigger cutter in, its much safer.
I have fitted one to my makita and we run 240 volts here in Cyprus.
I dont use it much, but if I have to put a 2" or bigger cutter in, its much safer.
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I have an OK speed controller for my tools that done have one, the point I wanted to make is that if hes looking for one then as routers and grinders pull a lot of amps, then any speed controller needs to be able to carry the load. N
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Hi I'm new to the Forum this is my first post but, have you seen the variac variable AC Transformer on amazon.com? I like $45 brand new you can use it to control pretty much anything. I use mine for Motors to make tools and also to control the voltage to Lichtenberg besides fractal wood burning device to control the output. I think it's the best thing I've ever bought.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076Y2XHRS/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_YEeZEb4515S92
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076Y2XHRS/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_YEeZEb4515S92
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For others with curiosity about speed controllers I just got this listing from MCLS outside of Philly, PA https://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/ec200526.html?utm_campaign=EC200526&utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_term=shopcontrolsswitches-btn
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Must not have been posted in your language....feeling rough this morning?
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No, he is always that way, Theo is the devils advocate, bringing out the other side of things.Must not have been posted in your language....feeling rough this morning?
I use the 20amp. ones on both my router tables. I start on low speed and dial it up to cutting speed.
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I picked up a tote full of goodies at a garage sale a few years back. In it, along with the 3/4 horse, DC motor and controller I had my eye on was a variac. Before that, I'd heard of them, but never got my hands on one.
It looked like something belonging in my toy collection, so it sat on the shelf with other electric/electronic goodies. I was given a few hundred pounds of acrylic and Plexi, so built the contraption in the photo (had to order the meter, but had the other goodies (switch, LED lights, circuit breaker). Now it's a power source for a Plexi - acrylic bender and offers more versatility than the commercial unit I bought.
Unlike my router control, this is a BIG potentiometer (adjustable resister with three wires, vs a rheostat, with two). Mine is only good for five amps ("about 550 watts). As such, it's not the best way to control speeds on routers and other motors.
I forget where I picked up the controller, but remember it was about $20.00. It's important to note it is an electronic control and, instead of reducing the voltage, it keeps the voltage where the motor likes to be and adjusts the amperage.
It looked like something belonging in my toy collection, so it sat on the shelf with other electric/electronic goodies. I was given a few hundred pounds of acrylic and Plexi, so built the contraption in the photo (had to order the meter, but had the other goodies (switch, LED lights, circuit breaker). Now it's a power source for a Plexi - acrylic bender and offers more versatility than the commercial unit I bought.
Unlike my router control, this is a BIG potentiometer (adjustable resister with three wires, vs a rheostat, with two). Mine is only good for five amps ("about 550 watts). As such, it's not the best way to control speeds on routers and other motors.
I forget where I picked up the controller, but remember it was about $20.00. It's important to note it is an electronic control and, instead of reducing the voltage, it keeps the voltage where the motor likes to be and adjusts the amperage.
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