Can you adjust the speed of the cut with the trigger or is the variable speed control dial the only way to adjust the speed?
1306446
The short answer is no. The trigger is on/off only. Speed is adjusted with the speed control lever.
702574
The trigger is variable speed and "does it acep" makes no sense. If I take a punt and assume you meant to finish this sentence with, "does it accept standard reciprocating saw blades?", the answer is also "yes".
2167439
Yes it has a variable speed trigger. It uses standard blades with a quick change collar works great I use it to cut 4" PVC pipe,tree limbs and various other jobs.
2000274
I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. But there is a dial on the side of the tool that lets you adjust the speed of the tool. You can pretty much leave it at the highest setting color that allows you to cut the fastest., if you are using a wide blade, they tend to flutter a little bit at high speeds, and require you to use a block of wood or tile as a guide. You would also go a little slower if you were using the sanding pads in tight areas.they tend to flutter a little bit at high speeds, and require you to use a block of wood or tile as a guide. You would also go a little slower if you were using the sanding pads in tight areas. I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. But there is a dial on the side of the tool that lets you adjust the speed of the tool. You can pretty much leave it at the highest setting color that allows you to cut the fastest., if you are using a wide blade, they tend to flutter a little bit at high speeds, and require you to use a block of wood or tile as a guide. You would also go a little slower if you were using the sanding pads in tight areas.they tend to flutter a little bit at high speeds, and require you to use a block of wood or tile as a guide. You would also go a little slower if you... » Read More I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. But there is a dial on the side of the tool that lets you adjust the speed of the tool. You can pretty much leave it at the highest setting color that allows you to cut the fastest., if you are using a wide blade, they tend to flutter a little bit at high speeds, and require you to use a block of wood or tile as a guide. You would also go a little slower if you were using the sanding pads in tight areas.they tend to flutter a little bit at high speeds, and require you to use a block of wood or tile as a guide. You would also go a little slower if you were using the sanding pads in tight areas. « Show Less
121495
No it is not variable speed. There is an on/off switch on top of the housing just behind the front handle. One speed!
1337874
It's variable speed, based upon how hard you pull the trigger. It's a professional grade too. Highly recommend it.
333804
No, the speed varies by use of the trigger, but it has no actual torque settings, so I would not rely on that instead of a torque wrench. When items need to be torqued they must be precise and I would not trust anything but a torque wrench for that. Otherwise, this is a great tool and a real time saver.
1215264
Yes. As others have stated, the speed is controlled by the "trigger", the torque by the ring by the chuck. If you are drilling with a large Forstner or spade bit, be mindful of the power of the drill to hurt you should the drill snag in the hole.
2126020
"Likely" is the key word. My experience is that speed control would depend on the type, age and brand of the chop saw. There are probably other variables as well. In other words, you will know the speed control works when you plug it in and turn on your saw. Sorry I can't be more definitive.
461767
Only by how much you pull the trigger - you pull it all the way and you get full sawing action, less of a pull and it goes slower. Not variable speed in the sense of a rotary dial.
909708
Hi Debbi, it only has one speed. I try to compensate for the lack of multiple speeds by sqeezing the trigger in a pulse manner in order to achieve a slower speed.
308288
I really didn't find any variation in speed. I just pressed and released the trigger quickly to give small, quick turns rather than a slow drill. I tried over and over to get a light press, but it was all or nothing for me. I do like it very much, however, for small jobs inside the house when my husband is not available with his bigger, more powerful drill driver. It is just the right size and weight for a woman and household fixes.
286426
Not being an expert on the type blade you indicate, I would say in most cases, the speed of the blade determines the best cut. To better control the speed I also purchased voltage controller (rheostat) connecting the Dremel through the controller. This controls the motor speed, allowing you to select the best cutting speed. I felt this was less expensive than using the Dremel with variable speed.
1568056
Yes there is two speeds but the trigger itself is variable meaning the more you press the faster it will go.
2026785
Not really, the variable speed isn't linear when pushing the trigger. It starts slow then suddenly takes off full speed. This will drive the sheet rock screws in too deep.
1634108
It has variable speed but bear in mind that the speed is controlled by the trigger. The closer you pull the trigger to the drill body, the faster the chuck will turn. However, If by "true", you mean is there a dial where you can set the exact speed ie. 300 rpm or 350 rpm then the answer is no. This feature is more likely found on rotary tools like Dremels, some drill presses and milling machines. I am not aware of any variable speed hand drills that have scales which would enable you to dial in exact speeds. If exact speed is a necessity, then you might want to research rotary tools, bench tools which have a dial that can be set or tools that have a digital display that tells you how fast the chuck is turning. Additionally, I don't know what materials you plan to drill. This drill's range is 0-550 rpm which may or may not be suitable for your intended purpose. I recommend that you study the numerous drill speed and feed guides available on the web to determine if this drill has the best speed range for your project or whether you need a drill with a higher rpm range. It may also be helpful to do a search of materials, material thicknesses, hole sizes, suggested bit lubricants and drill types to see what tradespeople and manufacturers recommended. You can easily ruin costly materials by drilling them at the wrong speed or quickly dull expensive drill bits by using the wrong bit for the material, exerting too much pressure on the bit or not using lubricant. Talk to people who have drilled the same or similar materials. Ask to see if they have any scrap that you can use for test purposes. There is no single drill suitable for all types of drilling. Br prepared to experiment before finally figuring out what works best for you.
1568058
Who doesn't know the answer to variable speed trigger? This drill/driver has variable speed in both low and high speed. I have owned all brands of drills and for it's size and battery life it is far the best drill I have owned. I am not lying I bet I have put in 10,000 screws with it.