Makita RT0700C Variable Speed Chart

FYI :blush:

Here is what I measured on mine (unmodified)

At a setting of:

1.0 ~ 8600 RPM
1.5 ~ 10,030 RPM
2.0 ~ 12,190 RPM
2.5 ~ 14,030 RPM
3.0 ~ 16,940 RPM
3.5 ~ 19,320 RPM
4.0 ~ 21,725 RPM
4.5 ~ 24,200 RPM
5.0 ~ 26,750 RPM
5.5 ~ 28,900 RPM
6.0 ~ 29,975 RPM

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Wow, that’s so cool @LarryM :blush:

It’s close to the spec I think.
How did you manage to measure the rpm?

RPM on “any” shaft can be read by using white/black tape and a tachometer (optical rpm counter) - often used along R/C planes / rpm counting the propeller.

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I’ve just got a new Tachometer today.

PeakTech p2795

The Makita will be tested :slight_smile:

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