Wow foot switch

[DukeNukem]

I ordered a foot switch from scrollerltd and just got it today amazing no one
ever said that it worked like this it turned my saw into a sewing saw LOL I thought it turmed it on and off like a switch but it is so much different Wow , The funny thing is I snpped a blade while cutting and turned my saw off by hand before I took my foot off the switch LOL I've gotten to used to working with it that way that I beat my foot to the switch so to speak ,But I love the foot switch what a great idea.Jerry

[Minnesota scroller]

The funny thing is I snpped a blade while cutting and turned my saw off by hand before I took my foot off the switch LOL I've gotten to used to working with it that way that I beat my foot to the switch so to speak

If you do that just once, I'd be surprised. It takes a little getting used to, but it sure is nice when you do.

[3_M]

Jerry,
You got the wrong switch. You need the one that turns the saw on when you put your foot on it and stops when taken the foot off.
I would send it back . You can not do any scroll sawing when you don't have a constant speed.
Mike

[ChuckD]

It is a lot easier and quicker than hitting the off switch. Prepare for a heart attack if your shop hound steps on it when you are changing blades.
My switch works only when my foot is on it. Remove foot, machine stops. No variable speed. Either on or off.

[ozarkhillbilly]

Prepare for a heart attack if your shop hound steps on it when you are changing blades.
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Thank goodness that has yet to happen!! But the mental picture is priceless!!

[BobD]

I have to agree with Mike on this too...the variable speed switch is not good for your saw motor! You need a simple on-off foot switch!!!

Bob

[DukeNukem]

Must have been a miss understanding it does turn it on and off and is not veriable speed it's just that it seems more like a sewing machine LOL. I'm not having to use the hand switch anymore thanks all.Jerry

[owler]

I have a bad habit of hitting the switch when I change position to clamp on the bottom of the blade. It never fails to get the adrenalin flowing.

[Woodbutcher68]

I have a bad habit of hitting the switch when I change position to clamp on the bottom of the blade. It never fails to get the adrenalin flowing.

I've got mine on an old milking stool. Keeps it off the floor and is more comfortable to me.

[earlinjax]

You can get either switch but I have become used to the "deadman" switch and would not go to an "on/off." I find it speeds up cutting by not fooling with a switch. Note: Guess dyslexia is setting in. I spelled switch wrong every time.

Earl