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Dick2

05-10-2007 14:02:06




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I bought a 6" Delta bench jointer 3 years ago on sale at Lowes; regularly $219; on sale @ $129. Yesterday afternoon it died while I was using it. Took it apart and checked things out; the speed control had gone bad. Looked up the price of a replacement speed control @ DeWalt/Delta: $108 plus shipping. A Chinese replacement Delta Shopsmith jointer at Lowe's is now $229.

This morning I rewired to run the motor direct at full speed; it runs great. Harbor Freight has a router speed control on sale for $14 that will work on any universal motor up to 15 amps. I'll get one next week, although I might not even need it.

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Bus Driver

05-11-2007 16:30:52




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 Re: Jointer problem in reply to Dick2, 05-10-2007 14:02:06  
The Harbor Freight router speed control is a real piece of junk. Save your money.



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Dick2

05-11-2007 18:12:42




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 Re: Jointer problem in reply to Bus Driver, 05-11-2007 16:30:52  
After what everyone has told me, I decided to not buy the HF speed control. I'll use the single speed, which is what my old Sears bench jointer had. Didn't like that Sears 4" at all, so sold it.



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J.C. IN AZ.

05-11-2007 12:57:21




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 Re: Jointer problem in reply to Dick2, 05-10-2007 14:02:06  
Wire it direct start. Speed control? What is the benefit on such a run of the mill machine that I suspect you are jointing run of the Mill Lumber such as Oak or Ash etc. on. My opinion is that the Speed Control is only a way to speed up the transfer of your Money from your account to some one elses account. I have been woodworking for 40 Years and never ever saw the benefit of such a accessory as a "Speed Control" Mfg's make a lot of money off such attachments that only are a Problem in the making.You asked for opinions and this is mine.Thanks for asking and good luck.

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John S-B

05-10-2007 14:18:46




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 Re: Jointer problem in reply to Dick2, 05-10-2007 14:02:06  
Why do you need to bother with a speed control? Full speed will give you more cuts per inch=smoother finish=less sanding.



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Dick2

05-11-2007 15:56:34




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 Re: Jointer problem in reply to John S-B, 05-10-2007 14:18:46  
Took the speed control out and wired direct to the motor (I used to repair electric motors 40-50 years ago). Works great at full RPM; just a little bit noisier. It'll do for me real fine.

Edged some Padauk wood with it this morning; that wood has some nasty orange dust.



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