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Old 08-09-2010, 09:49 AM   #71 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Dr. Jerryrigger View Post
If you were to red line it; it would only be a strain on the bearings, and just for a few seconds, so I see no danger in "gearing" it low.
If you overspeed the armature it can "explode" due to centrifugal force.

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