"Leon" wrote in message
I find that I do a lot of moving around while using my router table and a
foot operated switch would be more problematic for me. I prefer to turn
on
the router and be free to move around.

Of course it costs a few dollars more than what he is proposing, but I'd
consider the Lee Valley air actuated switch.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...at=1,240,41065
Since I wouldn't be stepping on anything very fast, I'd mount it a little
higher up to bang with my knee or somewhere else to know with my elbow.