On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:17:22 GMT, "George" wrote:


"mac davis" wrote in message

I just don't have the courage to open up my panel like that..
I really prefer the magnetic off switch, though.. I use one on both of the
Jet
lathes..
Very handy to have when you're coring and bog down... both hands busy but
all
you need is a hip or elbow to hit the remote switch..



When you cut power at the panel or the plug, the lathe stops. Wire your
panic push-button to the plug. That way you don't have to take anything
apart save the wiring box. Use full-gage wires, since when this switch is
"made," it will be carrying the current to the motor. Or actually to the
switch on the motor, which is sort of the same.

Don't make the button location too convenient. I'm almost five months in
with my new saw, and since I stand to the right, out of the throw zone, as
with turning, I bump the kill with my hip if I lean. Thinking of moving it
a bit outboard by boring some new holes in the Bies.

I do have an emergency shut off, George.. I think I asked you a few weeks ago if
it would hurt anything?

It's just a plastic box like you'd use in home wiring, with a pigtail with plug
for the lathe, a simple button switch and a cord for the outlet...
It's got a large rare earth magnet pop riveted to it so it sticks where ever you
put it..

2 things that I like about Gerald's setup is that it deals with the Stop button
and it's low voltage, so the wire can be more flexible that the 115v wire that
my switch uses..


mac

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