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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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I went to the shop and plugged my Makita buffer into the variac and I could control the speed by dropping the voltage. At 45 volts the buffer began to surge but the speed was being controlled by the applied voltage.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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i think it will end up burning something up , maybe the armature windings ,,not sure but ive lost a couple of tools
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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I'm planing on making a pulley system on mine to change the speeds ,,3 different size's ,,need sure what yet but this is food for thought so i don't waste money


I have plans to build one from a shaft and two pillow block bearings and a multi speed pulley in the center to allow different speeds.

The plan is to build a small stand with an electric motor mounted in it and a belt to the top shaft. I also want to have the shaft made friendly to quick change of buffer, wire wheels and a special plate made to allow me to put a Chevrolet wheel on it for sanding and polish.
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 10:12 PM
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aquí les dejo la mejor solución, barata, sencilla y con la posibilidad de poner las RPM que gustes...

Compra un DC-DC Boost Converter, (12v to 32v or Up), como mínimo 150w... y una fuente para luces led de 350w.. listo!

encontrarás esto en ebay por no más 40usd

Saludos!

pd: funciona ya que los motores universales trabajan con DC y AC!
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 11:58 PM
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Exactly!
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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 12:38 AM
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