Foot switch

[OH SURE Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close OH SURE]

Is There A Site I Can Look At One Of These????where Do I Get One???do They Fit Any Saw????? Sory About All The Questions But Never Seen One Before... Very Much.....
Rick

[Minnesota scroller ********* Find all posts View Profile Close Minnesota scroller]

Here is a reputable place to get one from. Yes, they will work with all scroll saws and also other electrical tools. http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/misc_.htm

[Dragon scroller and ********* Find all posts View Profile Close Dragon]

I must get one of those but Sloans does not ship to Canada. Used one at Marcel and it was great.
Diane

[tcleckler Member - Level 2 Find all posts View Profile Close tcleckler]

Haven't used a footswitch. Are they worth the money?

[Minnesota scroller ********* Find all posts View Profile Close Minnesota scroller]

Haven't used a footswitch. Are they worth the money?

Definitely worth the money. No hands required for stopping quick when you break a blade. It also saves on the scroll saw switch. No need to ever use the on/off switch again.

[Andy Pattern Person Find all posts View Profile Close Andy]

For the Canadian crowd who might be interested, Busy Bee Tools sells one VERY reasonably. I've got one and love it.

Andy

[Indiana saw man Member - Level 2 Find all posts View Profile Close Indiana saw man]

One ? Can U Get A Foot Switch That Will Trun Your Saw And Shop Vac. On At The Same Time ?

[tcleckler Member - Level 2 Find all posts View Profile Close tcleckler]

Thanks, I'll have to see if I can find one & give it a try.

[Rolf The WoodMeister Find all posts View Profile Close Rolf]

The foot switch is just a switch in series with your saw so if the switch is rated for the current load you could put an outlet strip on the switched end and plug your whole shop into it. In reality if the switch is rated for 15 amps and the combined startup load of the saw and the vac don't exceed that you should be okay. For me personnaly to have the vac go on and off every time I start my saw would drive me nuts. Or should I say Nuttier

[Indiana saw man Member - Level 2 Find all posts View Profile Close Indiana saw man]

thank you rolf

[utbva Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close utbva]

I started out without a foot switch but now that I have one I wouldn't want to work without it.

[OH SURE Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close OH SURE]

Thanks Everyone I'll Be Gettin One Soon... Will Let You All Know How It Works...
Rick

[kerry_nf Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close kerry_nf]

Please do Rick, I have been thinking about getting one.

[tcleckler Member - Level 2 Find all posts View Profile Close tcleckler]

The foot switch is just a switch in series with your saw so if the switch is rated for the current load you could put an outlet strip on the switched end and plug your whole shop into it. In reality if the switch is rated for 15 amps and the combined startup load of the saw and the vac don't exceed that you should be okay. For me personnaly to have the vac go on and off every time I start my saw would drive me nuts. Or should I say Nuttier

I wouldn't want my dust collection going on & off every time my saw does either. My cyclone isn't very loud & I have a remote control for it, usually turn it on & leave it on until I'm through. Thanks for your input.

[Buzz Member - Level 2 Find all posts View Profile Close Buzz]

Foot Switch

A foot switch is the only way to go. If they were twice as expensive I would still have one. Instant control of the on/off feature of the saw is priceless. Also I'm not sure it would be wise to go the cheapest route. My recommendation is to get one made by a reputable manufacturer and not take a chance on a malfunction just when you need it the least!