I am looking to control the speed of a bench top grinder. would this item work for that application?
1493252
It will depend on how many amps the grinder draws while running. If I remember right this switch is good for ten amps. A small grinder would work fine.
1036144
Yes, you can regulate the speed with power knob. I really enjoy this tool. I use it almost everyday in the shop.
1489964
I used the porter cable 3 1/4 horse power variable speed works great.Mounted the benchtop on stand.Plenty of power to do almost any job.Do not recommend this table for cutting raised panels
272672
I would advise against it. I never tried it but it I think that is stretching its capability. I think a grinder would do a better job.
2003428
There is a manual adjustment knob just like on a normal variable speed grinder/polisher. We haven't clocked the speeds but, slow is really slow and fast is good enough. We use it mostly for polishing and metal prep (high grit) not material removal. It doesn't get used everyday, but it is $300 well spent when we do use it.
1231094
The simple answer is'yes', but it will take a lot of belts. An angle grinder is probably the fastest.
156855
I don't know about controlling speed with this item. I only use it on an Ice Shaver that has a single speed. It has worked very well for me as an off/on switch, but the speed is controlled by the machine and not the foot pedal.
1596643
Nope... the instructions are misleading... yes, those says a 2800 rpm [Min], 10500 rpm [Max], and that suggests the apparatus is the kind of variable speed, but not, the grinder starts really fast and goes directly to 10,000 rpm (the label on the tool says 10,000 rpm not 10500 as is stated in the advertising description) This machine is a speed monster, and works really well, but is not variable speed.Alex
1139393
There is no variable speed, but you could get a speed controler here that could be used for a variety of other tools as well. SE Electronic Stepless Speed Controller I thought that it was a pretty decent die grinder for the price. Not much can go wrong with them except brushes which an extra set does come with the tool.
519569
This grinder has one one function / one speed. You only regulate how long you grind. Does a very good job.
2226395
Yes, I use it on a Lap grinder 15 on/15 off from 7AM to 7PM, then it shuts off 7PM to 7AM. Not many timers will do the 15-minute interval. Make sure the switch is in the proper position.
1281955
I bought this to do countertops on my home and have to say it works great. The variable speed is the key. Hope this helps. Mike
86052
You have to make sure you either have a cut off disk rated for very high rpm, or you have to set the speed of the grinder low. Otherwise you risk shattering the cutoff disk do to speed, and that would lead to injury.
1599793
I don't think it would be good for that. its light weight plastic. I would just use a bench grinder for that.
528268
I use mine on a bobbin winder that is only one speed--fast. I needed to slow it down. This pedal makes it a variable speed.
1907169
It will work if you reduce the air pressure thus reducing the RPM. I use mine for sanding and polishing a lot and do not want it running at it's full RPM because it' to fast. That quickly destroys sanding and polishing disks. I generally use it around 35 to 40 psi which of course requires less CFM. My compressor is very large so CFM is not an issue. I have a small 6 gal pancake compressor for my nail guns etc. I'll hook up the grinder today and report back how it performs.
971934
Please only use wire brushes rated for speeds above max speed of the grinder,as the wires will fly out of their holder in any direction these can become embedded many portions of the body ,not to mention your eyes. I know that nobody asked me ,but the outcome is really not cool.