"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

Have you considered a speed control made for a router?

http://www.harborfreight.com/router-...rol-43060.html

I'm not guaranteeing anything...