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   K1500 | Feb 20, 2006 07:42pm | #1

   I do not own it, but my impression (and I may be wrong) is that soft start if a feature found in conjunction with variable speed only (since it uses the VS mechanism to 'ramp up' the speed of the motor).  Again, I could be wrong, so seek additional input.

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   woodenfish3 | Feb 20, 2006 08:32pm | #2

   A least the PC 7538 7519 are single speed w/ soft start.

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   K1500 | Feb 20, 2006 09:52pm | #3

   See, I learn something every day.  I would suspect that the soft start would be available on those particular models due to the electronic feedback/constant speed under load feature.  Again, just a guess but I don't see how you can have soft start without some kind of circuitry/frequency drive type device to modulate speed.  <!----><!----><!---->

   My guess (and I wouldn't be shocked if I was wrong) is that you will not find a soft start/single speed router in the typical handheld (10-12 amp) range (again unless it has feedback circuitry).  <!----><!---->

   Do you want soft start or are you trying to avoid soft start?  My very limited experience suggests it is nice but not necessary (but I have never run one of the big routers you mention above).