The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
The $ difference is $15.

Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
anyway?

Hi,
This was discussed on Monday. Just scroll up for some input. JG

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The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
The $ difference is $15.

Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
anyway?

Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
anyway?

Yes though not a must-have, and yes, more like 98%.

This VERY question was asked not 2-3 days ago. Do a google search!

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The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
The $ difference is $15.

Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
anyway?

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 00:19:44 -0700,
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The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
The $ difference is $15.

Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
anyway?


I have one of each. My most common use for a lower speed is with 220
and 320 grit discs when sanding finishes. I rarely slow the sander
down on raw wood.

Barry

I have had both, and I seldom use the vs. My current favorite is the Ridgid
R2600 with VS, Psa and velcro pads with case for $70 at hone depot.
max

The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
The $ difference is $15.

Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
anyway?

In article , wrote:
The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
The $ difference is $15.

Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
anyway?

I have had the variable-speed model for about two years now. I don't recall
*ever* operating it at less than full speed. YMMV...

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The Ridgid R2600 is an excellent ROS with VS and it is only $70 at Home
Depot. It comes with a 3 year guarantee, case, PSA and H&L pads and is very
nice to use.
max

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The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
The $ difference is $15.

Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
anyway?

I have had the variable-speed model for about two years now. I don't recall
*ever* operating it at less than full speed. YMMV...

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On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 00:19:44 -0700,
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The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
The $ difference is $15.

Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
anyway?
This discussion is interesting because I've had two PC 333 (not VS)
for a couple of years and I never thought about variable speed until
this discussion.

Yesterday I was doing some hand sanding on a small piece where the
grain direction was along the short and curved dimension. I thought
that a ROS would leave a more uniform finish and realized I could use
my router speed control on the ROS. I tried it on my test piece and
it worked like a champ. Very easy to control and a much better finish
than sanding across the grain (and easier than sanding with the
grain).

I'm now sold on using a speed control with the sander but doubt that I
will ever buy a sander with VS - the external speed control worked
fine.

TWS

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:48:54 GMT, TWS wrote:

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 00:19:44 -0700,
wrote:

The PC 5" RO sander (333) can be had w/ variable speed or without.
The $ difference is $15.

Is VS worth it? or would one 90% of the time be running at full speed
anyway?
This discussion is interesting because I've had two PC 333 (not VS)
for a couple of years and I never thought about variable speed until
this discussion.

Yesterday I was doing some hand sanding on a small piece where the
grain direction was along the short and curved dimension. I thought
that a ROS would leave a more uniform finish and realized I could use
my router speed control on the ROS. I tried it on my test piece and
it worked like a champ. Very easy to control and a much better finish
than sanding across the grain (and easier than sanding with the
grain).

I'm now sold on using a speed control with the sander but doubt that I
will ever buy a sander with VS - the external speed control worked
fine.

TWS

Sounds like a great tip. I wonder, though, how AC motors can operate
on a speed control. My lathe is variable speed, but it has a 240v. DC
motor.

On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 01:40:21 GMT, Phisherman wrote:

I'm now sold on using a speed control with the sander but doubt that I
will ever buy a sander with VS - the external speed control worked
fine.

TWS

Sounds like a great tip. I wonder, though, how AC motors can operate
on a speed control. My lathe is variable speed, but it has a 240v. DC
motor.


generally speaking, if the motor has brushes, you can use it with a
speed controller.

so routers, drills and most handheld power tools work fine.

washing machine motors and most stationary tools don't.

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generally speaking, if the motor has brushes, you can use it with a
speed controller.

so routers, drills and most handheld power tools work fine.

washing machine motors and most stationary tools don't.

I'm sitting here trying to imagine why someone would need to run a
wachine machine at a slower speed than normal...

-BAT

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 18:58:41 -0800, "Brett A. Thomas"
wrote:

wrote:
generally speaking, if the motor has brushes, you can use it with a
speed controller.

so routers, drills and most handheld power tools work fine.

washing machine motors and most stationary tools don't.

I'm sitting here trying to imagine why someone would need to run a
wachine machine at a slower speed than normal...

-BAT



well, uh, see... I have some very delicate clothes and.... um...

Bridger
(who has seen plenty of bench grinders powered with
old washing machine motors)