question about this motor tool

[Lownslow]

can i put a rheostat on this to slow it down to say 400 rpm?

http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/rotary-tools/80-piece-rotary-tool-kit-97626.html?p=2

[Art Anderson]

Any 120V moto tool can be slowed down. You can use the Dremel speed control box, or as I do, use a simple light dimmer which is on a separate plug, has a slide switch that allows you to change the voltage going into it.

Art

[Lownslow]

Any 120V moto tool can be slowed down. You can use the Dremel speed control box, or as I do, use a simple light dimmer which is on a separate plug, has a slide switch that allows you to change the voltage going into it.

Art

so this will work?

http://cs.finescale.com/FSMCS/forums/p/112586/1126584.aspx

[Lunajammer]

If you don't already have that Harbor Freight motor tool you should know it's weak. I have it, like it, and and use it for certain applications but it's just a small motor that drags down easily, even just cutting plastic. Slowing it down with a controller to manage the speed will take away all its momentum unless you are cutting very small detail parts. On bodies, like lopping off a body panel, it bogs down but you can manage the drag with careful use. It's no dremel but it has its merits.

[Lownslow]

If you don't already have that Harbor Freight motor tool you should know it's weak. I have it, like it, and and use it for certain applications but it's just a small motor that drags down easily, even just cutting plastic. Slowing it down with a controller to manage the speed will take away all its momentum unless you are cutting very small detail parts. On bodies, like lopping off a body panel, it bogs down but you can manage the drag with careful use. It's no dremel but it has its merits.

actually i intend on using this to polish painted bodies

[crazyjim]

actually i intend on using this to polish painted bodies

You mean like a buffing machine used on a 1:1? That would be an excellent tutorial.