On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:11:06 -0600, RB wrote:

Dave B wrote:
One our customers recently had an operator that left the chuck key in
the chuck and started the spindle.

They asked us to provide a solution and here is what it looks like.
We have installed 20 of them in the last few weeks.

Will not allow the spindle to start without the key in place and if
removed of course the spindle stops.

http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d1...chuck_safe.jpg

Pretty slick!
Solves the problem of where to put that key also, enforces orderliness.
Now I'll have to make two of them. Let me know where to mail the
royalty check.


Just put in series with the foot pedal for the break.

Dave