Shopmade Safety Paddle Switch

Ha! I’m glad you decided to post this! I like the bolded “scrapwood” ;)

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

@Bertha: Thanks for your comment and support. Since this project is really dedicated to woodworkers, I decided to post it, and to be sure it will not be deleted, I bolded the wooden part. My next shopmade paddle switch will be for my lathe, then the next one for my main router table. In a long run, I should save a lot!

Best,

Serge

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EXCELLENT design serge.

thanks Serge for your post, I’m going to make one

-- OC down in Costa Rica. come down and see me some time. I'll keep the light on for you too-oc@hotmail.com mail.com

Nice! I think I’ll borrow the idea as well!

Thanks.

-- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet.

well, now I know what I’m doing over the weekend. Thanks for sharing the design.

-- StevieP ~ Micheal Tompkins - you were not here on earth long but left a giant mark on us. RIP Brother

Simple but effective!

Thanks Serge

-- She thought I hung the moon--now she just thinks I did it wrong

This is a wonderful clever idea!
Did I tell you I have two broken once now?
Best thoughts my friend,
Mads

-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.

Neat idea.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

I recently received a Grizzly catalog. I think it is all machine tools but it has switches in the back of the book. You can buy a switch that is 240V 20A for $15. Not putting down you switch because it is great but these are reasonably priced.

very genious idea.

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

Great idea!
The only negative is a safety; consider placing a grommet around the cable entering the metal electrical box. The saw will vibrate and in time wear through the insulation and you’ll have a very dangerous situation “at hand”!

I like the idea and plan on upgrading my Craftsman saw this winter.

-- Kelly, woodworker under construction

@MasterSergeant: You’re right. Thanks. A rubber grommet will be easy to install afterwards.

Best,

Serge

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Thought about doing this, but there were no two pole decorator switches at my bLowes. And looking at the price of a conventional two pole switch- I think it might be just as cheap to buy a knee switch at Rockler.

-- Dan V. in Indy

@Danpaddles: I paid $1 each for my deco switches at a local dollar store. If you can’t find any, buying is the only way to go! Good luck.

Best,

Serge

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