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08-09-2008, 03:27 AM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Point Blank, Texas
Posts: 12
|  Foot Switch I am thiniking of purchasing a foot switch to use with my scroll saw. I am reading of one which is turned on when stepped on and off with the same action. Also reading of one which is activated by stepping on it however you must leave your foot on it to keep it on. Interested in opinions as to which is the best and why? |
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08-09-2008, 03:33 AM
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| WV Creek Boy  Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Muncie, IN
Posts: 310
| Gary, I bought one of the "deadman" switches at Harbor Freight for about $20. The click on click off was a little cheaper, but in my mind, when I drop my foot, I want the saw to stop--otherwise I would just use the switch on the saw. If you have any significant time sawing prior to adding the foot switch, it will take a little getting used to it since you are so familiar with making the move to the saw mounted switch.
__________________ Jim I'm trying--just ask my wife and kids! Hitachi CW40, brute force/total ignorance (BFTI) |
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08-09-2008, 04:07 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 1,372
| Oh, a foot switch is one of the best things possible to have with the saw. The big old magnifier light and a foot switch, I love them both. Anyways, mine you must keep your foot on the switch and when you let up off it goes. This is the only kind I would buy after using it. It is wonderful Tom |
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08-09-2008, 10:28 AM
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| Sawdust Maker  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 162
| I would also recommend the kind that stops when you lift your foot off. I love mine! It also saves wear and tear on your on/off switch on the saw. Bobbi |
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08-09-2008, 11:58 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey
Posts: 839
| I use the deadman (lift foot and the saw stops) type and I love it. Instant stop if I lift my foot even a little. It's great when a blade snaps or slips out of the holder since your natural reaction is to jump (i.e. to lift your foot) and this stops the piece from bouncing, pinching fingers and breaking if delicate. sawdustus
__________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426 |
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08-09-2008, 04:22 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI
Posts: 869
| Gary W. I use the kind that you step on to start the saw and step on again to stop the saw. I stand while sawing and have it attached to the saw stand at knee height. I just bump it with my knee to turn saw on or off. Sitting while cutting the one that you hold your foot on all the time would be okay but I would not want to stand with my foot on a switch all the time. Just my 2¢ worth.
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08-09-2008, 09:13 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Point Blank, Texas
Posts: 12
| Thanks to all for your advice. I guess when all is said and done I just need to buy one and get used to it. Again, thanks. |
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08-09-2008, 09:28 PM
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| Member  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: michigan
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08-10-2008, 12:58 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR
Posts: 549
| I love my foot switch, but after I got it in the mail. Found one just as good and cheaper at Harbor Freight Tools . Got in too big of a hurry, hope this helps. Marshall :  112321: |
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08-10-2008, 01:11 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR
Posts: 549
| [b]I have a switch like Bobbi 's and it works best for me, I did not start using one till early last year and I LV it , Marshall |
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