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Title: crester help
Post by: Slickhead on February 27, 2014, 01:57:00 PM
got to build a new one (mine died)
What is a good thing to slow the motor down?
Will a dimmer switch work
Any help appreciated
Title: Re: crester help
Post by: Brianlocal3 on February 27, 2014, 02:07:00 PM
I used a dimmer switch .
The motor is single speed, so the dimmer switch is not perfect but it works
Title: Re: crester help
Post by: Matty on February 27, 2014, 04:11:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Slickhead:
got to build a new one (mine died)
What is a good thing to slow the motor down?
Will a dimmer switch work
Any help appreciated
What kind of motor are you using?
Title: Re: crester help
Post by: Slickhead on February 27, 2014, 07:11:00 PM
thinking of a small fan motor
Title: Re: crester help
Post by: gedman59 on February 27, 2014, 09:39:00 PM
Definitely not an expert , but I've used a sewing machine motor with a dimmer switch mounted on a board base for the last ten years.   Been doing 3-4 dozen per year and gets the job done.   Probably have $25 invested in it.   Ron
Title: Re: crester help
Post by: gedman59 on February 27, 2014, 09:43:00 PM
Definitely not an expert , but I've used a sewing machine motor with a dimmer switch mounted on a board base for the last ten years.   Been doing 3-4 dozen per year and gets the job done.   Probably have $25 invested in it.   Ron
Title: Re: crester help
Post by: JamesV on February 27, 2014, 10:14:00 PM
A cheap varible speed 3/8 drill.