Bill Lantry
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Ok,
so, here's the idea: take an underpowered but otherwise solidly built tool, and add a new motor. Like, say, this one:
"Brand new
Baldor 1 HP Electric Motor 1725 RPM CM3546
Don't miss a great deal on this electric motor! Great for use with Pumps, fans, conveyors, machine tools, gear reducers and much more.
Features:
# Pressure cast aluminum end plates with ribbed design for rigidity
# Ball bearings
# Locked drive end bearing
# Heavy gauge steel frame"
Yes, well, but maybe I don't want to run it at 1725 rpm. Maybe that's just not my style.
So I get to thinking (always dangerous!). What about one of them new-fangled router speed controls. Like, say, this one:
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/orderstatus/html/smarthtml/pages/speedcon.html
with these features: "# Adjustable speed from 0 RPM to full speed
# 3 position rocker switch- Variable / Off / Full Speed
# Full power and torque at all speeds Go back and forth from any preset speed to full speed at the flip of a switch
# Works with all routers 3-1/4 HP or less
# 120V 15AMP "
Hmmm... there *must* be a reason why this won't work, but I'm danged if I can figure it out. I know, I know... it's just another crazy idea. But why not, he asked, all innocent-like...
Thanks,
Bill
so, here's the idea: take an underpowered but otherwise solidly built tool, and add a new motor. Like, say, this one:
"Brand new
Baldor 1 HP Electric Motor 1725 RPM CM3546
Don't miss a great deal on this electric motor! Great for use with Pumps, fans, conveyors, machine tools, gear reducers and much more.
Features:
# Pressure cast aluminum end plates with ribbed design for rigidity
# Ball bearings
# Locked drive end bearing
# Heavy gauge steel frame"
Yes, well, but maybe I don't want to run it at 1725 rpm. Maybe that's just not my style.
So I get to thinking (always dangerous!). What about one of them new-fangled router speed controls. Like, say, this one:
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/orderstatus/html/smarthtml/pages/speedcon.html
with these features: "# Adjustable speed from 0 RPM to full speed
# 3 position rocker switch- Variable / Off / Full Speed
# Full power and torque at all speeds Go back and forth from any preset speed to full speed at the flip of a switch
# Works with all routers 3-1/4 HP or less
# 120V 15AMP "
Hmmm... there *must* be a reason why this won't work, but I'm danged if I can figure it out. I know, I know... it's just another crazy idea. But why not, he asked, all innocent-like...
Thanks,
Bill