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Hi.

I see that too.

I googled the name and found several that look identical. None indicate the HP rating. Here is one example.

http://www.essentialhardware.com/jandorf-specialty-hardware-switch-rckr-wlock-out-onoff-61314-5090814.html?utm_campaign=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid ...

Rocker Switch with lock-out #61314
Jandorf Single Pole, Single Throw On/Off

I appreciate your follow-up and concern.

Thank you

The HP rating of the switch???

The switch is rated at 20amps. That's all I can say for sure.

What is the 'horsepower' rating?

The HP rating of the switch?

Not sure if this is the forum place for this post. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Question to the Shopsmith woodturners.

Other than the Universal Tool Rest (UTR) upgrade, has anyone "modded" the SS to accommodate wood turning better? What have you done?

I have found UTR to be both very good and ...

Thank you very much!!

I found a functionally equivalent switch at Ace Hardware and I'm back in business. It is not 220 capable (double pole), but that's fine for now.

Thanks guys!!

Adam

Hi all, thanks for the super fast replies....

I checked the switch this morning before work. The switch is the "newest" style according to the video with just two wires connected to the switch. I tried swapping the connectors (moved from the left side to the right side of the switch) and nothing ...

Hi all,

Has anyone seen this?

Initially I noticed that when switching the SS on, it would not start. I then turned it off and back on. Normally it would work. Then later I found that it would just not turn off!! It was stuck on! The only way to get it to turn off was by pulling the power cord out ...