A couple weeks before this thread started I actually had the opposite problem @cyberreefguru had while using an Amana RC-45711 90° Insert V-Bit. I was running at 3 on the speed dial when vibration cause it to climb up. I managed to quickly get over to it and found it was already at 5.5 and climbing faster and faster. I dialed it back to 3 and then had to hold it in position for the next 6 minutes while the V-carve finished.
This gave me the idea to engineer a more permanent and robust solution to the problem as I didn’t want to rely on duct tape and bubble gum on long carves, especially if leaving the shop, even for short periods of time.
Two weeks ago I challenged my 14 y/o son to design a robust packaged solution he could provide to anyone with this model of Makita router to lock the speed dial in place yet allowing it to be easily adjusted. He accepted my challenge and started designing, specifying materials, selecting vendors and working though building a complete business model. (with a little fatherly advice)
I present to you, the Speed Stop v1.0
The Speed Stop will be going live in my Etsy shop tomorrow 7/10/21 along with a YouTube installation/demo video. I will post a separate thread with links when they go live.
-Kyle
Kanova Workshop