It occurred to me that since single-phase AC induction motors can act as generators, it might be possible to brake an induction motor with a resistive load. The basic idea is that when you want to stop the motor, you would disconnect the motor from the AC power source, and connect a resistive load to the motor. Well, I just bought a radial arm saw which takes a long time to coast down, so I thought I would try it. Here is the plan. If anyone knows whether this will work at all, or can help suggest what the load should be, it would be much appreciated.![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WJjVp.png)