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Matt In Fenton wrote:
I have the Ryobi vertical bandsaw approximate cost $99. I have a hack
saw style blade 28+- teeth. At the speed the saw moves it doesn't cut
for crap, burns wood, heats up metal. And before I get flamed yes I
know you shouldn't use a 28 tpi blade to cut wood in this thing.
However, I would like to be able to slow down the speed so it operates
more like my portable band saw from Milwaukee. I tried a router speed
control from Harbor Freight, but the band saw must have a soft start
as the speed control didn't work.

Any ideas how to slow this thing down?

IIRC the small Ryobi has a direct drive induction motor. There is no
practical, inexpensive way to vary the speed of this motor. Direct
drive means pulley changes are not possible either. For the cost of
modifications to make this saw variable speed, you could buy a whole
bunch of blades suitable for your needs- Or, have a significant
amount of money to use for the purchase of a larger, more capable saw.


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