Router speed controller

[howdena]

Does anyone know where I could get a speed controller unit to use on a single-speed router? There seem to be quite a number available in the USA for 110v routers and drills, but I haven't been able to find a 240v version. I want to use my DeWalt router in a table with some large diameter cutters, but 20,000rpm may be a bit too fast ?
Any advice much appreciated.
Thanks,
Andy

 

[breezer]

depends on type of mptor it has, not all mptors can be speed controlled, yours may not be thats why you cant find one?

 

[howdena]

Thanks for that thought - Would it help to say which model I have?
(DeWalt DW624)

I'm just puzzled that I just haven't seen the equivalent controller for 240v.

Alternatively, is 20,000rpm really too fast for a lock-miter bit for 19mm stock?

 

[Jasonb]

Depends on the overall diameter of the cutter for the bigger ones 10,000rpm is suggested

http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Mitre_Lock_Jointer_143.html

Not seen any controllers though.

Jason

 

[big-all]

heeelllooo howdena and welcome

what size of router quarter half inch!!!!

obviously the cutter size is very relivent but if for example its mdf you will get away a bigger cutter than with softwood then hardwood without burning although you still have the danger of the outer edge rotating above a safe speed

 

[howdena]

The router itself has a half inch collet.
The cutter I want to use has a diameter of about 2.5 inches (7cm).

(I can see I'll end up having to get a new router with variable speed built in - I'd obviously like to avoid this.)

 

[petewood]

I have used a sort of transformer to control router speed in the past, it was a simple control box which plugged into the mains and into which you plugged the power tool. A single knob on the front altered the voltage and hence the speed.
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