On Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:06:08 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

On 4/11/14, 7:57 PM, Keith Nuttle wrote:
I have a Sears 10 inch table saw with 1hp motor that was purchased in
1970. The motor is a capacitor start type motor 115 volts 60 cycles
3450 RPM. The motor uses 20 amps. A 15 amp circuit will not run the
motor. I assume the starting circuit requires the 20 amps, and the
run condition is 15 amps.

The saw came with a two outlet switch that the motor plugged into.

The saw is used for cross cutting of 1 X 2 or 1 X 4 pine or fir. It
never runs for more the 10 minutes at a time. (pictures stretchers
and frames )

Now my question. The switch itself died to night, I have a project
that I on which I am running out of time, I plan to try to find a
replacement switch tomorrow.

That failing can I can I use a common 6 outlet power strip as a
switch on this motor?


It will either work or not. It will likely pop the breaker in the power
strip or even melt the switch. :-)

If you absolutely need something temporary until you get a replacement
safety switch, use a 20 amp light switch.

+1

Unless his power strip is a really expensive unit meant for much
heavier duty than the average bear, it'll either pop a breaker or
fail. It could be spectacular, though.