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   saschafer | Apr 10, 2008 11:19pm | #1

   You'd probably be better off with an external speed controller. You can get one from places like Rockler or Woodcraft for around $40.

   -Steve

    

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   karsor | Apr 10, 2008 11:28pm | #2

   I have tried one controller and it did not work with the 'soft start' circuitry in this router.  Perhaps there is another type of external controller, but the one I bought at Woodcraft did not work.  Thanks!

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   saschafer | Apr 10, 2008 11:58pm | #5

   Ah, sorry. I didn't notice the mention of soft start in your original message.

   -Steve

    

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   JohnWW | Apr 10, 2008 11:37pm | #3

   Theoretically it will work, but the trick would be in fitting the new circuit board into the router and presumably cutting a whole in the case for the speed control knob, neither of which might be practical.

   You can use the Woodcraft speed control, just remove or wire around the soft start circuit board eliminating the circuitry so that the switch still works but it will now be a "hard" start. With the internal electronics eliminated the variable speed control will now work.

   John White

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   karsor | Apr 10, 2008 11:54pm | #4

   John,

   Thanks, I sorta thought that might work.  I will try that now.