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Old 08-31-2010, 03:23 PM   #2
WWhittle
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Originally Posted by Bradleyrj View Post
I have an electric die grinder (will be used for polishing)...that turns to fast. Can I wire a dimmer switch in an electrical box... plug into the wall outlet, dimmer switch controls a single 120v plug in the box.. and plug the die grinder into the box?? Turn the dimmer down = turns the speed of the die grinder down???

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I'm sure it would work, but I would guess it would be a race to see which would burn up first- the switch or the grinder.
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