On 4 Oct 2005 15:08:22 -0700, jim rozen
wrote:

In article , Eric R Snow says...

Now's the time to consider a 3 phase motor and a foot brake

If he has three phase, then he doesn't really need the foot brake.

It's a snap to plug reverse the motor to a dead stop, or better
yet throw it over into reverse as the tool is backed out, to
bring it away from the shoulder.

Jim
Jim,
The main reason for a brake is to stop the machine in an emergency. It
sure has saved my butt a few times.
Eric