Old makita 18v lithium rechargeable drill too fast

[Richarddellanobutler]

Old Makita drill to fast for some applications I need to be able to slow it down but also keep it on high speed to do two things at once but I can't afford the new one that does that already is there some way I can slow down without draining the battery down so I can still use it fast as well that is my question

 

[JimB]

Who knows what model of drill is it what are you trying to do how fast is it going now and ha fast would you like it to go

JimB

 

[dknguyen]

Is the minimum speed not slow enough if you just partially push the button in so it doesn't turn at full speed? Or is it an all or nothing drill (which I have never seen personally).

 

[rjenkinsgb]

The simplest method is to use an add-on mechanical speed reducer. They were common at at one time, not so much now but you can still find them on ebay.

They are just a little epicyclic gearbox, with a spindle that fits in the chuck and a tool holder or chuck on the other end. The body spins free until you grip it, which allows you to control the torque on the output side.

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