Re: [Hampshire] OT: TRIAC circuit question

2009/6/18 Vic <lug@???>:
>
>> You can get DIY circular saws with built in soft start [1] but not stand
>> alone starters for older tools.  After lining up the saw guide on the
>> workpiece I want to slot the saw into the guide, then switch on without
>> it jolting out of alignment.  It might be time to break out the
>> soldering iron...
>
> A circular saw is just a motor; pretty much any motor controller circuit
> or even a lighting dimmer circuit could be adapted for the job.
>
> Just remember you're switching a *huge* inductive load - so spec all your
> components appropriately, and don't forget those reverse-EMF diodes...
>
> Vic.
>

Arn't triacs ON/OFF switches and to adjust the amount of power, they
simply switch it on/off quickly. Will this actually help you?