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Author:	Frei [ Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:45 pm ]
Post subject:	Router Speed Control (H/F) for Drill, Grinder?
I am using an old grinder to take some steel off some blades. I have the 'standard' harbor freight router speed control used with heat blanket (from John Hall) How do I figure out if I can use it on my old deck drill (40's Milwakee-looks like a looney toons drill) and the small grinder? I'm getting old and cautious I guess....I want to use the drill for a strope machine with leather wheel. but 2000 +RPM is a bit much... "Moving the ball forward!"

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Author:	Fred Tellier [ Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:58 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Router Speed Control (H/F) for Drill, Grinder?
As long as none of the smoke escapes feel free to use it, but remember electrical devices need the smoke inside to function. l Check the amp rating of the tools and if they are less than 9 or 10 amps you should not burn out the controller, but remember the grinder will run hotter and have less power.

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Author:	Clay S. [ Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:44 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Router Speed Control (H/F) for Drill, Grinder?
If the tool has a "brush" motor you can usually use the speed controller. As Fred said, don't use it if the motor pulls too many amps or for continuous duty.

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Author:	Frei [ Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:24 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Router Speed Control (H/F) for Drill, Grinder?
Ok, cool, should I put a fan on the controller to cool it off? Would that help? Thanks

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Author:	Michael Dale Payne [ Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:43 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Router Speed Control (H/F) for Drill, Grinder?
Most hand tools have brushed motors but not all. Most bench top and floor mount tools have fixed stater/armature motors

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