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John C[_3_]

(Larry W) wrote in
:

In article , Steve B
wrote:
I am going to cannibalize a Sawzall to crack pecans. I need to slow
it down. If I use a dimmer, will that be adequate, and work? Or do I
need to go with a larger rheostat?

Steve

It may not, since they are designed to work with lighting and
typically the AC current sine wave. Since they're so cheap, why not
try one and see? If it doesn't work, look for a "router speed control"
or similar that is specifically designed to work with the series-wound
motors used in most hand-held power tools.

That would cost $$. If the cheapo was willing to spend a few bucks he
would do it right like a man and buy one of these

http://pecannutbusters.com/

That's not going to happen.