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racerchris wrote:This foot switch only controls the Dust Collector, not the SS. So this solution requires a two step process. Right? Seems like the perfect solution if it powered both, but it's clearly not rated for that. Although it may be dangerous to have an unguard switch that controls the SS.

Here's a crazy idea. Anyone retro a switch or power outlet on the side of the SS?

Yes it has been done. An enterprising individual was selling a set of parts on e-bay. NO I do NOT recommend it. The SS power switch is not rated to handle that extra current. Some SS switches have reliability problems with out any added load.

It is funny how we are willing to spend all this time in setup mode to get everything in position and adjusted and then want to save time in startup mode to get to the cutting.

I use the remote. I guess I was lucky to have bought it when it was on sale. I am always amazed how well it works because my other experiences with remotes, my TV and garage door opener, don't really work that well. This remote works every time and does not need to be aimed in any direction at all.

I prefer to start the Mark V and then the dust collector a few seconds later simply to startup load on my circuit breaker. When I had 15 amp it used to trip all the time if I started both at the same time. I upgraded to 20 amp some years ago and perhaps starting both together would now work, but old habits never die. I start the Mark V, listen for it to get up to speed, and then I push the remote to start the dust collector.

Paul

FYI, the speed chart in the accessory catalog is only $4.55.

BPR