Mike Barton
01-23-2022, 11:27 PM
Hello all
Long time reader of this forum. I have searched the forums and have seen questions similar to mine but not quite enough information.
I have a late 80's or early 90's Delta Contractor Saw with a Unifence, a router table extension , and a nice mobile base. I purchased it close to thirty years ago from
a gentleman who had just married a "trophy" wife and she wanted to clear out his shop to make a rec room... makes me I glad I have KEPT my wife of 45 years.
The saw was virtually brand new and I doubt it had been used for more than an hour or two. It is quite adequate for my household projects and my new job as toy builder for
the grand sons.
Anyhow---- here is my question. The saw has a dual voltage motor that has been wired for 220 and indeed it has always run dependably on my 220 single phase line. BUT, the on - off switch is
a tiny toggle switch. It does not appear to be anything special with relays or any other means to shut off both legs off the 220. Is it possible that it is only shutting down one leg of the 220 circuit?
I want to replace it with a paddle style switch- at 75 it will give my old eyes a lot larger target to swat at. I have searched online sources and see a lot of Chinese made cheap switches...
What would the FORUM use, any specific recommendations.... I would mount it in a box on the left front, where the tiny toggle is now.
Thanks for any input and help.
Mike B
Long time reader of this forum. I have searched the forums and have seen questions similar to mine but not quite enough information.
I have a late 80's or early 90's Delta Contractor Saw with a Unifence, a router table extension , and a nice mobile base. I purchased it close to thirty years ago from
a gentleman who had just married a "trophy" wife and she wanted to clear out his shop to make a rec room... makes me I glad I have KEPT my wife of 45 years.
The saw was virtually brand new and I doubt it had been used for more than an hour or two. It is quite adequate for my household projects and my new job as toy builder for
the grand sons.
Anyhow---- here is my question. The saw has a dual voltage motor that has been wired for 220 and indeed it has always run dependably on my 220 single phase line. BUT, the on - off switch is
a tiny toggle switch. It does not appear to be anything special with relays or any other means to shut off both legs off the 220. Is it possible that it is only shutting down one leg of the 220 circuit?
I want to replace it with a paddle style switch- at 75 it will give my old eyes a lot larger target to swat at. I have searched online sources and see a lot of Chinese made cheap switches...
What would the FORUM use, any specific recommendations.... I would mount it in a box on the left front, where the tiny toggle is now.
Thanks for any input and help.
Mike B