My dad gave me a Model Machine Works (Glendale, CA) power hacksaw and I
am in the process of cleaning it up.

The saw has a clyndrical power switch (about 3" dia x 2.5" tall) with
two vertical buttons (on & off). When the saw finish its cut, a lever on
the saw arm pushes the black OFF button and the saw turns off.

The switch is maked 1/4HP 125V and the logo of CH. I presume this means
Cutler and Hammer. I have searched Cutler and Hammer's web site listings
of vintage switches but none like this shows up.

Picture of switch:
http://members.cox.net/crmeyer/switch.jpg

My problem is the switch base is partially broken. Any thoughts on where
I could find a replacement one of these? Or any idea of a part number?
In the worst case I could use an enclosed toggle switch provided it had
good enough repeatability. But it would be nice to find an equivalent
switch.

Thanks

Charles

Hey Charles,

Good Luck on finding that part. If you don't, why not repair what you
have?

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On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 16:31:00 -0800, Charles Meyer
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My dad gave me a Model Machine Works (Glendale, CA) power hacksaw and I
am in the process of cleaning it up.

The saw has a clyndrical power switch (about 3" dia x 2.5" tall) with
two vertical buttons (on & off). When the saw finish its cut, a lever on
the saw arm pushes the black OFF button and the saw turns off.

The switch is maked 1/4HP 125V and the logo of CH. I presume this means
Cutler and Hammer. I have searched Cutler and Hammer's web site listings
of vintage switches but none like this shows up.

Picture of switch:
http://members.cox.net/crmeyer/switch.jpg

My problem is the switch base is partially broken. Any thoughts on where
I could find a replacement one of these? Or any idea of a part number?
In the worst case I could use an enclosed toggle switch provided it had
good enough repeatability. But it would be nice to find an equivalent
switch.

Thanks

Charles

I can't help with the part, but I would be interested in a pic of the
switch mounted on the saw and how it is actuated by the lever.

How broken up is the base? Could it be welded or a new one fabricated?
Nice round base shouldn't be hard to lathe up!

Zed

JB Weld?