On 07/08/2020 01:58, Roger Hayter wrote:
Bert Coules wrote:

Dave W wrote:

You could add a switched extension in the mains lead, with the switch
next to the lathe for emergency cutoff. Perhaps a big red button you
can whack.

Thanks. this has been discussed higher in the thread, with opinion divided
as to whether or not a big red slammable emergency button is rather over the
top for a Unimat micro lathe.

Bert

But I think near unanimity that at least a small red cutout button would
be a Good Thing.

Dead man's handle in the form of a foot pedal?

Bill