AC Motor Speed Controller

Part-Total Qty. 
R1 -1- 27K 1W Resistor 
R2 -1 -10K 1/4W Resistor 
R3 -1- 100K 1/4W Resistor 
R4 -1 -33K 1/4W Resistor 
R5 -1- 2.2K 1/4W Resistor 
R6 -1- 1K 1/4W Resistor 
R7 -1- 60K Ohm 1/4W Resistor 
R8 -1- 3K Linear Taper Trim Pot 
R9 -1- 5K Linear Taper Pot 
R10 -1- 4.7K Linear Taper Trim Pot 
R11 -1- 3.3K 1/4W Resistor 
R12 -1- 100 Ohm 1/4W Resistor 
R13 -1- 47 Ohm 1W Resistor (See Notes) 
C1, C3 -2- 0.1uF Ceramic Disc Capacitor 
C2 -1- 100uF 50V Electrolytic Capacitor 
D1 -1- 6V Zener Diode 
Q1 -1- 2N2222 NPN Transistor 2N3904 
SCR1 -1- ECG5400 
TR1 -1- TRIAC (See Notes) 
U1 -1- DIAC Opto-Isolator (See Notes) 
BR1, BR2 -2- 5A 50V Bridge Rectifier 
T1 -1- Transformer (See Notes) 
MISC -1- PC Board, Case, Line Cord, Socket For U1, Heatsinks 
Notes 
TR1 must be chosen to match the requirements of the load. Most generic TRIACs with ratings to support your load will work fine in this circuit. If you find a TRIAC that works well, feel free to leave a comment. 
U1 must be chosen to match the ratings of TR1. Most generic DIAC based opto-isolators will work fine. If you have success with a specific part, feel free to leave a comment. 
T1 is any small transformer with a 1:10 turns ratio. The circuit is designed to run on 120V so a 120V to 12V transformer will work. Alternately, you can wind T1 on a transformer core using a primary of 25 turns, a secondary of 200 turns, and 26 gauge magnet wire. 
R9 is used to adjust motor speed. R10 is a trim pot used to fine tune the governing action of the circuit. R8 fine tunes the feedback circuit to adjust for proper voltage at the gate of SCR1. It should be adjusted to just past the minimum point at which the circuit begins to operate. 
R13 must be chosen to match the load. Generally, larger loads will require a smaller value. 
Since this circuit is not isolated from mains, it must be built in an insulated case.