I like Doc's design Thank you.....but David Marks had the idea first...The episode showing his shop had it. He stressed the need for a fast, accurate access to the "OFF", while keeping hands on workpiece...or backing up fast. He urged table saw users install the "kick switch".
I realized that my 520 setup often made it cumbersome to get to the "Red Switch". My using a second vacuum floor switch was not smart.....Down I went to the shop for a better safety solution.
but I would like the bar and the switch to sit flush with the front of the SS (storage limitations). I opted for this design because of the physical depth of the switch itself...How to make it flush just is not in my idea bank. As for storage under the machine, I never liked "the shelf" because it collected more dust than anything. I just let it all drop to floor and vacuum.
My arrangement does hinder access to a shelf but so would any other. My design however would still allow those SS cabinets to fit, albeit you would slide them in and access from the backside.
I'm think something like Doc's arrangement but with the switch mounted slightly back of flush with the legs and a flat steel bar that is flush running between the legs of the SS. You would probably have to swing your leg forward to turn it off, but I think this would work.
It's the ease of just bending at the knees to shut down the Mark V that makes this a safe joy to use. Having to kick forward as you would like to either keep both hands on workpiece (encouraged by Marks) or chisel is cumbersome. I have never once had an unintentional shutoff. My stance at the work station is just right.
Try it yourself. Drop a plumbline off the front of the table and see where it lines up with your knees. Should not be any issue.
Bar flush with front of legs also robs you of the fast safety when in drill press mode. With mine, it's a quick flick of my left foot. Not an issue for me having been a motorcycle rider for 40 years. No different than shifting, or my old Brit bikes braking on left.
Guys and gals....Please look hard at this idea and implement. I feel strongly about our safety. If this idea saves one finger or even one bad kickback, I will be thrilled. I'm not claiming a royalty, patent or money.....
I'm more than happy to take more photos ( and forward via Dusty ) should anyone want. Even one of the "ABC" gang.....
Doc
