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Offline Ric Nickels

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Switching from a two speed to variable speed
« on: April 13, 2021, 04:39:58 pm »
I have a 24” Craftsman two speed scroll saw. Can I convert it to a variable speed saw.
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Offline Norm Fengstad

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Re: Switching from a two speed to variable speed
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2021, 07:33:00 am »
I see no one has answered probably like me don't know however I doubt it
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Re: Switching from a two speed to variable speed
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2021, 10:03:34 am »
Ebay has  Rheostat Electric Foot Pedal That you might make work
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Offline Jimm

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Re: Switching from a two speed to variable speed
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2021, 08:18:46 pm »
If it has a universal motor brush typr a rheostat type of control will probably work. If it doesn't have brushes the rheostat will cause the motor to burn out.
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Offline Rodney

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Re: Switching from a two speed to variable speed
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2021, 02:36:14 pm »
I agree with Jimm. If it's a 2 speed saw, I would guess that it is an older model. A rheostat switch would probably burn out the motor. Anyway, good luck on whatever solution you seek.
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Offline justlarry

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Re: Switching from a two speed to variable speed
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2021, 09:55:04 pm »
I did some reading on the 2 speed motor.  I read that the 2 speed motor has two windings.  One for the low speed and one for the high speed.  It will only run on one of those two selections.  It cannot be changed to variable speed.

Larry
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