I have a ShopSmith Power Station with a bad switch. I can order from Shop Smith for almost $40, but I thought I would ask if anyone had another source for these type of switches. It is a rocker switch with the pull out key. I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks, Dave
Power switch for a SS Power Station
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bdad80 wrote:I have a ShopSmith Power Station with a bad switch. I can order from Shop Smith for almost $40, but I thought I would ask if anyone had another source for these type of switches. It is a rocker switch with the pull out key. I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks, Dave
WAAAAY more than you asked for, but quite an education never the less.
Check post #84!:D
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=2739&page=3&highlight=3135878
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JPG40504 wrote:WAAAAY more than you asked for, but quite an education never the less.
Check post #84!:D
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=2739&page=3&highlight=3135878
WOW..............Youweren't kidding that is some thread about a simple switch..............
Michael Mayo
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1960's SS Mark VII, 1954 Greenie, 1983 Mark V, Jointer, Bandsaw, Jigsaw, Dewalt Slider, Delta Super 10, Delta 8" Grinder, Craftsman compressor, Drill Doctor, Kreg PH Jig, Bosch Jigsaw, Craftsman Router and Table...........and adding more all the time....
Senior IT Support Engineer
Soft Designs Inc.
albiemanmike@gmail.com
1960's SS Mark VII, 1954 Greenie, 1983 Mark V, Jointer, Bandsaw, Jigsaw, Dewalt Slider, Delta Super 10, Delta 8" Grinder, Craftsman compressor, Drill Doctor, Kreg PH Jig, Bosch Jigsaw, Craftsman Router and Table...........and adding more all the time....
My switch failed in the closed (on) position. I too questioned the $40 expense and considered just inserting a switch at the end of the plug. But, it would be inconvenient, it would compromise the safety of having an easy switch close at hand, and I would continue to question what was wrong with the switch. I have been told that you can simply move the wires to the opposite, unused side of the switch. Personally, I opted to purchase a new switch. Instillation was a simple plug and play. Like the repair on many enjoyable items, it is just part of the cost of operation.
Gary Kalyn
Kalynzoo Productions
Woodworking
Porter Ranch/Northridge
Los Angeles, CA
Kalynzoo Productions
Woodworking
Porter Ranch/Northridge
Los Angeles, CA
Ask Bill Mayo - http://www.billstoolz.com/.
He sold me a switch for a Power Station a while back and I seem to recall it was considerably less than $40.
He sold me a switch for a Power Station a while back and I seem to recall it was considerably less than $40.
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Leonard
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PowerPro 520, PowerPro 500 (was my father's 500), SS jointer, SS Mark V mount planer, SS bandsaws (2), belt sander, scroll saw, SS jig saws (2), strip sander, Jointech system, 12" Delta Compound Miter Saw, a small collection of routers, a router table and a Delta Unisaw. All in a 24' x 24' shop.
Leonard
La Vernia, TX
Wood Goods - Custom Woodwork
EMAIL: woodgoods "at" lavernia "dot" net
PowerPro 520, PowerPro 500 (was my father's 500), SS jointer, SS Mark V mount planer, SS bandsaws (2), belt sander, scroll saw, SS jig saws (2), strip sander, Jointech system, 12" Delta Compound Miter Saw, a small collection of routers, a router table and a Delta Unisaw. All in a 24' x 24' shop.
I just dropped Bill an email to see what he may have. I also found a sealed rocker switch that will fit the cutout and is rated for 20 amps that will work. The only problem with it is that it is not a lockable switch like the original. I never use that feature so its not that big of a deal to me. But, if I can replace with the original I would rather do that.