Speed controller

**The Bleeder** · 13th March 2010, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by stuffy

Does that mean I could use something like this for my makita 3612 in a router table to give me variable speed?

Stuffy,

No it won't. Current rating is not there. They are a resoanly unit and I drive a 1200w CMS with it with no funny burning smells.

There is another kit from Jaycar. I think it's KC5478 or some thing like that. Do a search on this forums for speed controllers as there are a few threads on them. Watson Batpig and myself have built a few. I currently use the obove kit to drive my Makita 3612 in the table. It is a lot better than the other kit that was around.

FYI the kit will handle 2400W so that plenty for the Mak.

If you can't get one let me know as I have a spare one that I haven't built. Happy to part with it if you need it.

**oldiephred** · 14th March 2010, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Oddjob1

one can get away with a cone drive, this is simply a vee belt pully that has an internal spring arrangement

I agree and also think the EVS and similar units are somewhat over rated. The "cone drive" is commonly known as the Reeves unit here and both pulleys adjust at the same time, although the single pulley unit is fine. They are very easily adjusted and almost anyone can maintain and troubleshoot them. IMHO of course.

**stuffy** · 14th March 2010, 02:52 PM

Thanks Steve,
It seems like a great way to add v.s. to a good router. Especially coz I won't have to fiddle under the table.
I'll check it out at my nearest Jaycar.

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