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| Ysjoelfir:
--- Quote from: sokoloff on July 02, 2019, 10:32:31 am ---It was designed for the purpose and has the physical "mash it blindly to turn off the grinder in the event of emergency" benefit. --- End quote --- I mentioned that in the switch replacement thread, too, but fixit7 seems to absolutely want to replace that nice beefy switch for whatever reason. |
| MarkF:
--- Quote from: fixit7 on July 02, 2019, 06:01:36 am ---Thanks. Your artwork is truly impressive. :-) Would a single pole Leviton 15 amp switch be an acceptable substitute? It fits the hole the best and I can frame it with some 1/8th inch plywood to fill the gap. --- End quote --- My grinder has a toggle switch like the one you linked to and like I used in the picture. I don't see a problem using a Leviton switch (But, I would not use a cheap one). A round toggle switch would be easier to mount. ;) Instead of plywood, get a plastic (or metal) electrical box cover and trace over your original cover. Paint to suit. https://www.lowes.com/pd/CARLON-2-Gang-Square-Plastic-Electrical-Box-Cover/3129415 I would try to find a piece of plastic or metal. I would not use wood. |
| fixit7:
Thanks MarkF. Great idea. I will get the cover like your link. I can drill holes to match those on the grinder. I will try to make it look nice. |
| fixit7:
--- Quote from: sokoloff on July 02, 2019, 10:32:31 am ---If the factory original switch functions, why "improve" upon it? It was designed for the purpose and has the physical "mash it blindly to turn off the grinder in the event of emergency" benefit. --- End quote --- I am not trying to improve on it. I want a suitable replacement, and if possible use what I already have. I have a wattometer. I plan on seeing how much is draws in startup. |
| MarkF:
This would be a good replacement cord if you don't have one: https://www.amazon.com/Conductor-3-Prong-Wiring-Replacement-Pigtail/dp/B07MCBPG5V/ref=pd_cp_23_1?pd_rd_w=51HB3&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=J0GJQJV3ZTX7K25A2C68&pd_rd_r=8eecd1ac-9d06-11e9-8864-c1ee86d5769a&pd_rd_wg=02759&pd_rd_i=B07MCBPG5V&psc=1&refRID=J0GJQJV3ZTX7K25A2C68 Otherwise you could buy a short extension cord with 3 prongs and 14/3 AWG wire (three 14 gauge wires). Then cut it to length for the grinder. Sometimes cutting an extension cord in the middle and only using half is cheaper and easier to find. Depending on the grinder placement in your shop, you may want a long cord. In order to secure the cord, a plastic cable tie just inside the grinder cord hole will keep it from being pulled out. https://www.amazon.com/HS-Plastic-Fencing-Outdoor-Purpose/dp/B078NQBSJR/ref=sr_1_19?keywords=cable%2Btie&qid=1562100911&s=gateway&sr=8-19&th=1 |
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