Got back in the shop this afternoon and after two trips to the orange box I get all of the electrical work done. I am very happy with how it turned out. This is a custom piece much different from Norm’s plan. The switch is from Grizzly, I have the 12/2 wire on hand, the rest is from the orange box. Total outlay about $38. The switch works great even though it is mounted sideways. 
Here is a view of the internals.
Below the switch you can see I finally got the 17/32nd drill bit in and started on the four 1/2” bit trays. I hope to have those completed tommorow.
-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"
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tooldad
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posted 66 days ago
I always said that is the change I would make too. That all in one switch box that Norm uses is $30-40 depending on which site you get it from, then you have shipping. I just bought that grizzly switch for a jointer in my shop that had a light switch. Cost me $12. Enjoy the table
Scott Bryan
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posted 65 days ago
This is a nice addition to your router table and it is one that is a major improvement in the overall safe operation of the tool. This is something that I am looking into doing. On one of my router tables I have to blindly reach under the table to find the router’s switch to start it and shut it down. This is simply an accident waiting to happen.
Thanks for the inspiration.
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sIKE
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posted 65 days ago
Thanks Scott! I am hoping this is a great safety improvement on the table with easier access than Norms plan.
-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"