Woodworker's Journal summer-2009, страница 25

ricks Oi the Trade

Every woodworker employs certain

"tricks of the trade" to make life

easier. Woodworker's Journal readers

share their techniques — and we share other readers' reactions.

The

Knee-Activated Safety Switch

This simple addition to my table saw required under $6 in materials and took about 30 minutes to complete. It allows me to safely and conveniently hit the off switch with my knee or shin while my hands are holding the stock. A light tap anywhere on the 1/2" PVC frame does the trick and the large open frame does not obstruct access to the on switch or the blade height crank. My saw is a Grizzly Cabinetmaker; however, most any make can be accommodated with slight alterations to the basic scheme.

J.D. Carlson Cciry, North Carolina

Switch Concerns

There is a picture of a mess of pipes which the owner said helps him to control his saw. Never would I add such a rig of pipes to my saw or other machine.

I guess he never thought that his jacket button or string could cause the saw to start when not wanted. This is my thought about the rigging: no thanks.

Theo Ninneman Sheboygan, Wisconsin

WJResponds: Theo, J.D. Carlson's rigging only makes contact with the "off' button.

If the wood binds, this jig allows you to keep your hands on the workpiece while shutting off the saw with your knee.

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