Homemade Safety Switch


Safety Switch
 
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TOOL:
Safety Switch
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
John Hermann on rick.sparber.org
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade safety switch consisting of a switched outlet intended for use with powered shop equipment. Switch rated at 120v, 15 amps maximum. Switch and outlet boxes are PVC and mated utilizing PVC cement. Switch operator is constructed from MDF and hinged to the switch.
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Oct 18, 2013 10:41 PM
daveward
Excellent information.
Sep 23, 2013 4:02 PM
DIYer
Very nice. All too often, diyers who use power tools are not too conscious of the irreparable damage these things can do. This project is very easy to make and should be a first step in setting up a work table.
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CATEGORIES:
Switches, Safety
TAGS:
safety, switch
URL:
http://rick.sparber.org/ssw.pdf


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DIY Safety Switch - comment on how to build a Safety Switch - 2 comments
daveward says:
Oct 18, 2013 10:41 PM
Excellent information.
DIYer says:
Sep 23, 2013 4:02 PM
Very nice. All too often, diyers who use power tools are not too conscious of the irreparable damage these things can do. This project is very easy to make and should be a first step in setting up a work table.
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