Comment posted on Rockler Safety Power Tool Switch by Machiko
I wanted a safety power switch for an older band saw. This one is perfect. Although it's plastic, it appears industructable. You don't have to fumble around to stop the machine. Just punch it with your fist, etc. The recessed Start button prevents accidental engagement. For non-safety applications, the large Stop paddle can be removed revealing a normal size Stop button.
I have this switch mounted on a custom router cabinet. The unit mounts easily with 2 screws or bolts and features a very heavy power cord. The only piece that isn't particularly sturdy is the the big "STOP" flap, which can easily be removed to reveal a standard red stop button. The action on the buttons is actually smoother than the similar unit on my Jet tablesaw.
You will love this switch. It was very easy to install on a extension that I built for my table saw that now is a router station. It works just as it should, there is nothing that I would change. I would buy another if the the need comes up.
I've recently purchased this lathe and was very happy with it when I first received it however the flimsy tailstock and tool rest screws quickly became stripped with just moderate amount of torque to them. This proxxon lathe could have been the ideal small scale lathe if the company didn't cheap out when it came to building the tool rest and the tailstock. I am going to call the company and get them to replace the tool rest and the tailstock and then I am going to put this tool on Ebay and get rid of it for the Taig lathe. You can buy the Taig with a turners set up for a small price and the components will last a lifetime. Proxxon would have had a great product if they had not gone cheap on the tailstock and the tool rest. I am going to buy the Taig and I'm sure I'll be happy with it. The Taig has many available accessories for it also and the Proxxon does not. I wish Proxxon had done a better job with the making of the lathe and with the making of accessories for it. You can get the Taig lathe at the Lee Valley site ( Canadian site ). The Taig lathe has many available accessories that can be ordered and I think I will be much happier with it. I give it 4 stars because it would have been a truly great small lathe if Proxxon had put a little bit of effort into the materials that went into the tailstock and tool rest.
Gary R.
The crown molding vice and stoppers from Hitachi are a "Don't Bother". They are flimsy and small only about 2 inches of support to hold the crown molding in place. It's extemly hard to make 2 cuts the same. If you want to cut your crown molding standing up there are better options.
See my review for part number 321434. This accesory does not work.
The right and left crown molding support worked great. One reviewer said it does not work at all. He must have an older version of the saw because it attached to my saw with no problem and it was easy to adjust. My only complaint is the cost. The same crown molding support for a Dewalt saw is half the price.
A great way to reduce the amount of saw dust you need to sweep up.
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I wanted a safety power switch for an older band saw. This one is perfect. Although it’s plastic, it appears industructable. You don’t have to fumble around to stop the machine. Just punch it with your fist, etc. The recessed Start button prevents accidental engagement. For non-safety applications, the large Stop paddle can be removed revealing a normal size Stop button.
You will love this switch. It was very easy to install on a extension that I built for my table saw that now is a router station. It works just as it should, there is nothing that I would change. I would buy another if the the need comes up.
I have this switch mounted on a custom router cabinet. The unit mounts easily with 2 screws or bolts and features a very heavy power cord. The only piece that isn’t particularly sturdy is the the big “STOP” flap, which can easily be removed to reveal a standard red stop button. The action on the buttons is actually smoother than the similar unit on my Jet tablesaw.