On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:48:54 GMT, TWS <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 00:19:44 -0700,
>[email protected] wrote:
>
>>The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
>>The $ difference is $15.
>>
>>Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
>>anyway?
>This discussion is interesting because I've had two PC 333 (not VS)
>for a couple of years and I never thought about variable speed until
>this discussion.
>
>Yesterday I was doing some hand sanding on a small piece where the
>grain direction was along the short and curved dimension. I thought
>that a ROS would leave a more uniform finish and realized I could use
>my router speed control on the ROS. I tried it on my test piece and
>it worked like a champ. Very easy to control and a much better finish
>than sanding across the grain (and easier than sanding with the
>grain).
>
>I'm now sold on using a speed control with the sander but doubt that I
>will ever buy a sander with VS - the external speed control worked
>fine.
>
>TWS
Sounds like a great tip. I wonder, though, how AC motors can operate
on a speed control. My lathe is variable speed, but it has a 240v. DC
motor.
Hi,
This was discussed on Monday. Just scroll up for some input. JG
[email protected] wrote:
> The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
> The $ difference is $15.
>
> Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
> anyway?
This VERY question was asked not 2-3 days ago. Do a google search!
[email protected] wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
> The $ difference is $15.
>
> Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
> anyway?
On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 00:19:44 -0700,
[email protected] wrote:
>The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
>The $ difference is $15.
>
>Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
>anyway?
I have one of each. My most common use for a lower speed is with 220
and 320 grit discs when sanding finishes. I rarely slow the sander
down on raw wood.
Barry
I have had both, and I seldom use the vs. My current favorite is the Ridgid
R2600 with VS, Psa and velcro pads with case for $70 at hone depot.
max
> The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
> The $ difference is $15.
>
> Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
> anyway?
The Ridgid R2600 is an excellent ROS with VS and it is only $70 at Home
Depot. It comes with a 3 year guarantee, case, PSA and H&L pads and is very
nice to use.
max
> In article <[email protected]>,
> [email protected] wrote:
>> The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
>> The $ difference is $15.
>>
>> Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
>> anyway?
>
> I have had the variable-speed model for about two years now. I don't recall
> *ever* operating it at less than full speed. YMMV...
>
> --
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[email protected] wrote:
generally speaking, if the motor has brushes, you can use it with a
> speed controller.
>
> so routers, drills and most handheld power tools work fine.
>
> washing machine motors and most stationary tools don't.
I'm sitting here trying to imagine why someone would need to run a
wachine machine at a slower speed than normal... ;)
-BAT
On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 18:58:41 -0800, "Brett A. Thomas" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>[email protected] wrote:
> generally speaking, if the motor has brushes, you can use it with a
>> speed controller.
>>
>> so routers, drills and most handheld power tools work fine.
>>
>> washing machine motors and most stationary tools don't.
>
>I'm sitting here trying to imagine why someone would need to run a
>wachine machine at a slower speed than normal... ;)
>
>-BAT
well, uh, see... I have some very delicate clothes and.... um...
Bridger
(who has seen plenty of bench grinders powered with
old washing machine motors)
On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 01:40:21 GMT, Phisherman <[email protected]> wrote:
>>I'm now sold on using a speed control with the sander but doubt that I
>>will ever buy a sander with VS - the external speed control worked
>>fine.
>>
>>TWS
>
>Sounds like a great tip. I wonder, though, how AC motors can operate
>on a speed control. My lathe is variable speed, but it has a 240v. DC
>motor.
generally speaking, if the motor has brushes, you can use it with a
speed controller.
so routers, drills and most handheld power tools work fine.
washing machine motors and most stationary tools don't.
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] wrote:
>The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
>The $ difference is $15.
>
>Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
>anyway?
I have had the variable-speed model for about two years now. I don't recall
*ever* operating it at less than full speed. YMMV...
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On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 00:19:44 -0700,
[email protected] wrote:
>The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
>The $ difference is $15.
>
>Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
>anyway?
This discussion is interesting because I've had two PC 333 (not VS)
for a couple of years and I never thought about variable speed until
this discussion.
Yesterday I was doing some hand sanding on a small piece where the
grain direction was along the short and curved dimension. I thought
that a ROS would leave a more uniform finish and realized I could use
my router speed control on the ROS. I tried it on my test piece and
it worked like a champ. Very easy to control and a much better finish
than sanding across the grain (and easier than sanding with the
grain).
I'm now sold on using a speed control with the sander but doubt that I
will ever buy a sander with VS - the external speed control worked
fine.
TWS