On-off switch for 14 inch bandsaw?

[Mike Allen1010]

I have a Taiwanese 14 inch bandsaw. The on off switch is broken. When I push the green start button the motor starts but it won't stay on – as soon as I stop pressing the button the motor turns off.

I've taken the switch apart and cleaned it as best I can and it worked intermittently for a while and now the problems back it won't stay on.

Any suggestions about where I could buy a new switch? I'm not really sure what type/model etc. switch I should ask for. Is it enough to tell the supplier what machine the switche Is for, or is there some kind of part number etc. I need?

Thanks I appreciate the advice.
All best, Mike

[Jerome Hanby]

Maybe a dumb question, but does it run alright if you bypass the switch? if so, any switch that will handle the amperage should work. My Dewalt GWI RAS currently has a light switch hooked up to it and it works. I'm guessing a past owner installed that to get around the malfunctioning switch on the motor housing.

[Van Huskey]

If it is indeed the switch I would start looking at the Grizzly 14" bandsaws and see if something visually matches that would probably be your best bet UNLESS the saw is a Jet, PM or Delta which you may actually be able to get the exact part for.

[glenn bradley]

Jerome has my first question. It would be a bother to buy and install the new switch only to find out it is something with the motor. Bypass with a jumper, plug in and if everything runs right, +1 on Griz for a nice switch, the BORG for raw function.

[Mike Allen1010]

Jerome has my first question. It would be a bother to buy and install the new switch only to find out it is something with the motor. Bypass with a jumper, plug in and if everything runs right, +1 on Griz for a nice switch, the BORG for raw function.

I'm embarrassed to be so dumb about electrical work; how do I "bypass" the faulty switch to ensure the motor is working correctly?

Thanks, Mike

[Rod Sheridan]

Since it runs fine if he holds the switch, the switch is mechanically failed, it s
doesn't latch in the closed position. There's nothing wrong with his motor.

A new switch is required, something with a suitable HP rating.

Grizzly apparently have good parts stores, order one from them.................Rod.

P,S. Something like this should work if it fits in the original box.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/110-220V-On-Off-Switch/H8238

[Bill Huber]

Grizzly has a lot of switches, it all depends on what type you have.

You can go here and look at them.
http://www.grizzly.com/search/search.aspx?q=switches&cachebuster=8719913581102656

Rockler has one also that should work fine. http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17401&filter=switch