router speed control

LR Adkins

Well-Known Member
Could one of you dogs tell me if a router speed control would work on a belt grinder? It's rated at 15 amps and I used it on my router. I don't see why it wouldn't unless the motor is rated higher than 15 amps.I was thinking of using it on the grinder I'm building.
Thanks in advance.

Larry
 
It might. Usually, those speed controllers are for universal motors (brushes) and the more typical grinder motor is the induction style. Even if it's single speed, you might rather have an induction motor on your grinder.

Good luck with the build, Craig
 
Thanks guys. You're right, I would have to use a motor too small for the grinder and I don't want that. I guess the speed control can stay with the router. I'll go with 3 step pulleys for now. Thanks again.

Larry
 
build one out of a threadmill you have the contol and the motor write there Oscar
 
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