On May 17, 6:45 pm, Jimbo wrote:

I was wondering if it is possible to in any way to slow down the motor on the Jet without damage to it.

It would be possible to make a "souped up light dimmer" which is very doable but will it cause damage to the motor?

After getting into turning I wish I would have bought a lathe that goes slower for larger pieces.

Jimbo

Just wondering, but why wouldn't you want your question and the
efforts of those that attempt to help you to be kept in the archives?
Others may have the same questions you do and might profit from the
answers generated.

As far as the light switch dimmer goes, there is a grand reason why it
won't work, but the exact electrical details escape me. There have
been other discussions on using light dimmers for rheostats to control
tools, and they have all been negative.

Here's the reason there are archives, and how they work for mutual
benefit of all he

http://tinyurl.com/2dg7e8

A simple search of the woodworking newsgroup turned up that group of
messages in about a second.

You can search the archives any non binary newsgroup quickly with
Google to find mountains of info on just about any subject.

Robert