Hi all ,
The power switch on my asian built bench drill has finally given up the ghost and i need to replace it .
A new switch will cost around $30 AU and considering i never liked it anyway i would like to look at another option and i would like to draw on the experience of other forum users .
I want an emergency cut out switch either way as this unit didn't come with one .
My options are :
Make a new switch up using a rocker switch in series with the emergency switch or:
Make a switch up using momentary on / off switches with a relay so the relay latches in and have the emergency in series with the relay coil or:
Set up a foot switch system ( i would still have the emergency mounted on the drill head also) I could drop the voltage down to 12v for the pendulum for safety and use a relay mounted behind the emergency switch to switch the mains for the motor .
I have used a foot control for punch and shear machines and found them very handy but what about a drill ?
I'm sure i have read about using foot controls on a bench drill some where before – maybe it was in MEW or ME ?
What sayeth ye ?
Ian