A low minimum speed is important, but I think controlled ramping from
zero rpm up to that minimum is important when dealing with heavy, out of
round blanks or timber that isn't homogeneous. IMHO, electronic
controlled variable speed is much more useful and convenient, but Reeves
type drives and slipping belt clutches do work.


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