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Old 01-21-2008, 09:03 AM
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Default Re: Polishing Alum. Rims on Motorcycle

They make speed controls for inductive motors like the ones in modern grinders and routers. When I get around to it I'm going to get one for my die grinder. $20 - $30.

I don't think they're the same as rheoststs. You're right, I have heard that rheostats can burn out a regular AC motor.
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