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Electrical mod to angle grinder

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I want to be able to slow the speed of a 230 v / 50 htz angle grinder & even maybe variable speed as well.
How can I do it fairly simply, .. can I add a variable resistor / similar in the circuit :?:
The m/c won't be under a big load, and it would be good not to have to larger tq loss at ow rpm
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As it's a brush motor I guess some kind of variable resistor will get it done........
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would that go across the Field or Armature :?:
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Well, as they're probably in series, both....
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Use a variac.
It's a transformer with variable voltage output.
They might be a bit hard to get hold of(I've got 2).
Another option would be a light dimmer controller (triac), one for normal old style light bulbs....try jaycar.
A variable resistor would probably burn up.
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Yes, correct.

Old style dimmer switches were variable resistors, modern ones aren't, but haven't got out of the habit of referring to them as such.
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Jaycar offer a sweet DIY speed controller that I've successfully used with electric die grinders, minimal loss of torque at low speeds, its a bit cumbersome but it does it's job well.
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Right you are .. I'll check it out

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Depending on what you want to do with slower speed , a polisher(grinder type) can also be used. They have less power but also turn slower.
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BCjohnny wrote:Yes, correct.

Old style dimmer switches were variable resistors, modern ones aren't, but haven't got out of the habit of referring to them as such.

All the ones I've seen until within the last 10 years (Canada, btw, so 110V) simply cut a section out of the sine wave...hence the great loss of torque when used inline with a tool. I wouldn't call that a resistor, per se... Not sure what it is called.
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TBH I've never bothered to find out how the newer ones work.

I've got a couple of Variacs, one 8a and one 16a, and as stated are the best way to get it done, but they are usually a lot more expensive, even s/h, than the actual grinder used, and can be thin on the ground. The 'overdrive' can be useful ......
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