John Preston
12-13-2004, 8:01 AM
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but unless I misremember that rotating machines class in college, most hand tools use "universal" motors. If I remember rightly, the darned things run on just about any voltage.
So, my question is, are most of the hand tools bought in the states good for 220v? Do some of your tools have 110-220v right on the tags? I'd go and look at my sanders, saws, and routers myself, but the darned things are in storage 3,000 miles away. I was thinking this might be a good chance to sneak in some Festools. Besides, aren't those sold in Europe too? Doesn't Europe run on 220v (50 Hz)?
So, my question is, are most of the hand tools bought in the states good for 220v? Do some of your tools have 110-220v right on the tags? I'd go and look at my sanders, saws, and routers myself, but the darned things are in storage 3,000 miles away. I was thinking this might be a good chance to sneak in some Festools. Besides, aren't those sold in Europe too? Doesn't Europe run on 220v (50 Hz)?