I got myself a sewing machine motor with foot pedal. My plans are to make a cresting machine. The slowest rpm seems kind of fast to me. Is this normal or could I have a faulty pedal. Thanks
You could try putting a dimmer switch on it for more control.
There is a dimmer switch under the light
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