Looking for a foot pedal? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

wood-n-things · 08-06-2010, 03:06 PM

Here is one on sale, both types are available and for right now free shipping.

MLCS Router Speed Control and Billy Pedal Foot Switches

I'm not endorsing the site nor am I affiliated with them...

Mick Walker · 08-06-2010, 09:44 PM

Mike, I just looked at woodworker.com They have both style foot pedals for a couple $$ less but I read your post again and I see the place you mentioned has free shipping which is a much better deal.

marshall · 08-07-2010, 05:22 AM

Mike I gave the big bucks once for the foot switch

, but found that Harbor Freight has them a far bit cheaper . That is if anyone has a store close to them , and there foot switches are just as good

...............I know ........Marshall

AutoClub · 09-14-2010, 04:21 AM

Thanks Marshall for the lead on Harbor Freight. I hadn't even thought about checking there. According to their web site, they have a momentary contact foot switch for $9.99. There's a Harbor Freight about 6 miles from my house, but by the time I got there tonight, they had already closed. I will probably pick one up tomorrow morning sometime. They also carry the push-on/push-off type as well, I think for $12.99.

Thanks again for the heads up.

Paul

AutoClub · 09-15-2010, 03:00 AM

Hi Marshall - I was able to pick up a foot switch at Harbor Freight this morning. I actually bought both types. The one that is push-on/push-off I will probably use with my router table and/or drill press, and have the dust collector/Shop-Vac come on at the same time. Both seem to work equally well, just depends on whether you want to hit the switch again to turn a machine off. I have the temporary-on version hooked to my scrollsaw, with a 24"-long power strip with 4 receptacles, and use one of the 4 outlets for a light for the scroll saw. Everything works at once, with easy on-off at the mere pressing or releasing the foot pedal. Thanks again for the tip!

Happy Scrolling!

Paul

mowerman1193 · 09-15-2010, 12:29 PM

I bought one about 2 years ago from Harbor Freight and its still going strong..I believe back then I gave $9.99 for it. In fact I need to get a couple more of them for my other saws.

Kevin

08-06-2010, 03:06 PM	#1
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,552 Thanks: 49 Thanked 379 Times in 280 Posts	Looking for a foot pedal? Here is one on sale, both types are available and for right now free shipping. MLCS Router Speed Control and Billy Pedal Foot Switches I'm not endorsing the site nor am I affiliated with them... __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

08-06-2010, 09:44 PM	#2
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 3,073 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mike, I just looked at woodworker.com They have both style foot pedals for a couple $$ less but I read your post again and I see the place you mentioned has free shipping which is a much better deal. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 A smile is a small curve that straightens everything out.

08-07-2010, 05:22 AM	#3
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas { USA } Posts: 3,254 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Mike I gave the big bucks once for the foot switch , but found that Harbor Freight has them a far bit cheaper . That is if anyone has a store close to them , and there foot switches are just as good ...............I know ........Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! MB { Dewalt 788 only }

09-14-2010, 04:21 AM	#4
AutoClub Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winnetka, California - 25 miles northwest of Los Angeles Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Harbor Freight foot switch Thanks Marshall for the lead on Harbor Freight. I hadn't even thought about checking there. According to their web site, they have a momentary contact foot switch for $9.99. There's a Harbor Freight about 6 miles from my house, but by the time I got there tonight, they had already closed. I will probably pick one up tomorrow morning sometime. They also carry the push-on/push-off type as well, I think for $12.99. Thanks again for the heads up. Paul

09-15-2010, 03:00 AM	#5
AutoClub Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winnetka, California - 25 miles northwest of Los Angeles Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Harbor Freight foot switch Hi Marshall - I was able to pick up a foot switch at Harbor Freight this morning. I actually bought both types. The one that is push-on/push-off I will probably use with my router table and/or drill press, and have the dust collector/Shop-Vac come on at the same time. Both seem to work equally well, just depends on whether you want to hit the switch again to turn a machine off. I have the temporary-on version hooked to my scrollsaw, with a 24"-long power strip with 4 receptacles, and use one of the 4 outlets for a light for the scroll saw. Everything works at once, with easy on-off at the mere pressing or releasing the foot pedal. Thanks again for the tip! Happy Scrolling! Paul

09-15-2010, 12:29 PM	#6
mowerman1193 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 461 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I bought one about 2 years ago from Harbor Freight and its still going strong..I believe back then I gave $9.99 for it. In fact I need to get a couple more of them for my other saws. Kevin __________________ www.KevsKrafts.artfire.com www.KevsKrafts.etsy.com

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