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Rockler Router Table Package with Accessories Review: NewWoodworker

Safety Power Tool Switch

Item #: 20915
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Overview

Just bump the "Stop Paddle" to quickly shut off power. Large, bright paddle is easy to find when you're in a tight spot. Locate it near your hip or knee and you'll never have to take your hands off the workpiece. Great for use with router tables or any workbench where you use a stationary power tool.


Features:
  • Mounts to Rockler steel shop stands or any other surface with screws
  • Heavy-duty 15 amp switch
  • Sturdy construction takes the hits and keeps on ticking

What's included

(1) Safety Power Tool Switch w/7' and 2' Power Cords

Technical Details

  • Switch is not magnetic
  • Grounded Cord Length: 7'
  • Female Cord Length: 2'
  • 15 Amps / 110 Volts - not designed for higher voltage use
  • Sturdy Construction
  • Compatible with soft-start routers
    • Brand: Rockler
    • Weight (lbs): 2.0000

    Product Warnings

    WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product

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    Why did you choose this?
    Rockler Store
    I need the switch to use with setting up a jointer and this is a good price on sale.
    BRIAN R on Sep 29, 2016
    looking for a spot for it
    Jerry P on Sep 28, 2016
    I need the switch to use with setting up a jointer and this is a good price on sale.
    BRIAN R on Sep 29, 2016
    Installed this on my FlatMaster and it work perfectly.
    Raymond W on Sep 29, 2016
    looking for a spot for it
    Jerry P on Sep 28, 2016
    Safety!!
    George B on Sep 26, 2016
    Safety
    Ronald W on Sep 26, 2016
    Replacement switch for jointer.
    J O on Sep 25, 2016
    love it.
    STEPHEN M on Sep 22, 2016
    Router table project from Family Handyman
    Michael J. R on Sep 21, 2016
    Need a safe way to turn on/off a table saw and hand tools used on a work bench.
    Dan B on Sep 20, 2016
    Wanted it for my router table. Works great!
    Larry J on Sep 19, 2016
    I have an older Craftsman table saw (my Grand-Father's) and wanted a switch that is safer and easier to find OFF in a hurry than the original.
    Bryce S on Sep 18, 2016
    For a router table I built.
    Dwight B on Sep 17, 2016
    old switch went out and this switch is reasonably price.
    David K on Sep 13, 2016
    Use on router table for safe use.
    Olin T on Sep 11, 2016
    Because it is easy to set up, use and is safer than reaching around to the factory switch.
    Laura R on Sep 8, 2016
    Great reviews and outstanding quality goods. Its my first time here so lets see.
    Raymond P on Sep 3, 2016
    I need a safety switch on my router table.
    Joe A on Sep 2, 2016
    Needed for my router rable
    Joe A on Aug 30, 2016
    old one wore out
    Norman S on Aug 29, 2016
    Great heavy duty switch, at a very good price!
    Randall D on Aug 29, 2016
    Good safety product
    T. O on Aug 28, 2016
    To support construction of my router table and enable power control without reaching under the table to turn the router on and off. Price point was acceptable. I did not want to spend $50 for a switch. Also, the switch looks compatible with my table's 2x4 wood construction.
    Joseph K on Aug 25, 2016
    Safety and convenience when powering down my Shopsmith
    Steven F on Aug 25, 2016
    wanted a bigger switch for my tablesaw
    Kirk H on Aug 24, 2016
    Convenience and safety to turn Router on/off when router installed in router cabinet
    Richard B on Aug 18, 2016
    It came self enclosed and with the proper cord lengths
    Stephen W E on Aug 18, 2016
    The original switch on my older Delta X5 joiner broke and this switch and stop paddle are superior to the OEM switch.
    Kirk B on Aug 15, 2016
    ease of mounting & pre-wired
    Bill F on Aug 8, 2016
    safety
    Joseph M on Aug 8, 2016
    safer operation of router.
    Larry M on Aug 5, 2016
    For a 12Amp table saw using a toggle switch - increase safety.
    rhallex on Aug 4, 2016
    To allow for safe and quick power downs
    James R on Aug 3, 2016
    Just what I need for my jointer.
    Jon on Aug 2, 2016
    I have a new Rockler table that I am setting up and this switch just makes good sense.
    Dennis & Susan T on Aug 1, 2016
    added this to my router table. Easier to turn off.
    Jack K on Jul 30, 2016
    Lots safer than reaching under the table to turn off the router.
    RC on Jul 29, 2016
    Router safety
    Yashika R on Jul 27, 2016
    On sale
    Kevin R on Jul 24, 2016
    Will replace Table saw switch that failed and is no longer available
    Dan N on Jul 22, 2016
    replace trigger switch on radial arm saw
    william w on Jul 19, 2016
    Like the ease of use while working with tools.
    Jim Y on Jul 17, 2016
    Easy acces to bench mounted router on/ off
    Jeffrey C on Jul 16, 2016
    Works great on my router table.
    Terry on Jul 13, 2016
    Safety
    rrich on Jul 13, 2016
    on sale
    Tom K on Jul 12, 2016
    Highly recommend for safety and convenience
    Chris E on Jul 11, 2016
    I bought one for my router table .It was very easy to mount and no hassle wiring a true plug and play . I also have ordered another on for my Horizontal router build I am building.
    Kenny C on Jul 10, 2016
    Nice upgrade to my home built C&C
    Doug A on Jul 8, 2016
    built a router table and needed a switch to
    Kyle B on Jul 3, 2016
    research
    Charles B on Jul 1, 2016
    Installed this on my FlatMaster and it work perfectly.
    Raymond W on Sep 29, 2016
    Safety!!
    George B on Sep 26, 2016
    I plan on using this switch on a router table with a Porter Cable 75182 router motor. The specs on the motor say up to 3 1/4 hp 15amp.
    anyone else use this combo? Any problems?
    Tom F on Jan 3, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: I use this switch on a 10 inch table saw. No problems. I'm sure it will work fine with any router.
    will this work for a craftsman/sear 1950s table saw?
    jon b on Jan 25, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: Yes, but some work would be involved. If the saw is wired for 120 then there is no problem. However, you would need to rewire the saw to bypass the current on/off switch. If you do that, then simply plug the saw into this switch and it will provide control. You could, however, simply always leave the current switch in the "on" position and that would work also. The only other question deals with mounting this in a convenient location where the switch paddle would be easily accessible. Ideally this switch is mounted where you can easily hit the off paddle, and usually that's in a place where you could press it using your knee or hip or whatever, not just your hand, so a good mounting position might be difficult.
    Does the switch plug into the router, I don't think my router has a receptacle?
    A shopper on May 11, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: Plug your router into the switch, and leave the router switch in the "ON" position. Now you can mount the switch in a convenient place where you can turn your router on and off easily.
    Would it be able to plug 2 things in with this switch? I am looking to build a router table that will include an attached shop vac to help with the debris. Would be really nice to turn on 1 power button and shut it off at the same time. Since I intend to use both at the same time every time
    I use it.
    Aaron E on Apr 24, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: Only one device may be directly plugged into this switch. Although I am not an electricialn, you may consider plugging your router and vacuum into a power strip and then position the safety switch between your power source and the power strip. Both can be mounted to your table. Be sure the total load does not exceed 15 amps. Again, just an idea for consideration.
    If you are using a tool that is plugged into the Safety Power Tool Switch and we loose power to the building, will the tool come on when the power to the building is restored?
    Michael on Nov 13, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: It will come back on. It is just a switch but it is nice to have a big stop switch. I put it knee high on my router table and glad that I did working with oak.
    Can this switch be mounted in an existing electrical box built into a router table. I am basically replacing a switch with this?
    Ed R on Dec 7, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: no, would not fit in existing electrical box. Male and female plug ends are on a cord that would not fit through cable slots on existing box.
    If the router switch is on, and the Start has been pushed on the Safety Power Tool Switch prior to plugging into the wall outlet will the router start when plugged in? Or, must the Start switch be pushed after plugging into the wall outlet? In other words: Does it have an electro-magnetic hold/release on the Start switch?
    Armand on Sep 20, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: The switch is electro mechanical. This means that if the device is not plugged in, it is possible to activate the Start button into the 'on' position such that the router will start when you plug it in. Also, if you pull the plug on the router with the Safety Switch in the Start position, it does not reset the switch and the router will start up when you plug the Safety Switch back in. Of course, you should always avoid turning a tool off by pulling the plug.
    Can the big red stop paddle on the switch be removed?
    larry on Mar 9, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: Yes it pops off easily. Underneath is a small red "stop" button the size of the green "on" button.
    Will this work on a 220v jointer?
    Jason L on Feb 3, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: No it won't Jason. The current rating isn't appropriate and the supplied plugs are for 110v applications only.
    Does it also works on 220Volts? Noob question:-)
    Victor T on Nov 20, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: Negative. It's 110 only, and doesn't have the necessary terminals for 220 operation.
    Can this switch be used as a starter (on/off switch + electrical protection)?
    Jon B on Sep 2, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: Yes for on/off switch and no for electrical protection, meaning to function as an overload breaker. The electrical protection is passive, meaning it provides adequate protection from shock, but there is no automatic breaker function included.
    I have a router with a soft start. Will this switch work with it? I've seen some that won't.
    Mark M on May 25, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: Shouldn't be a problem. My DeWalt 618 soft start works just fine with the paddle switch. It is much safer than reaching blindly under the router table.
    can this be mounted to any power tool?
    A shopper on May 24, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: Yes as long as you can find an appropriate place. You need to drill holes in your equipment to match the top and bottom mounting flanges. Then find suitable screws or bolts to hold it securely.
    Replacing paddle switch on table saw Can this be hard wired?
    A shopper on May 22, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: Anything can be hard wired with some effort. This switch doesn't appear to be designed to be used that way. The router or other tool plugs into the switch which plugs into the line socket. This makes total sense. If it was hard-wired what would you do if you wanted to change the tool being controlled and what do you really gain?
    I need a contact switch or mechanical switch for 3-phase tools. Can you recommend one that is reasonably economical?
    John
    John R on Feb 15, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: This is a single phase switch. It will not work with a three phase circuit.
    I have a Nova Lathe and to turn the lathe on and off I have to reach over or around the spinning project. Will this switch handle the amps?
    Pete F on Aug 1, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: Yes it will. I use it on my 10 inch table saw, which draws more amps than your lathe.
    Will this work with a uk 240 volt router?
    JV211 on Jul 24, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: no, this is not designed for 240 volt use.
    Is there a PDF of the manual available?
    William K on May 21, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: Not that i know of although ive never looked it just plugged in and worked great

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    Being an industrial electrician I am...
    Being an industrial electrician I am a firm believer in safety controls as well as user friendly and ergonomic controls. This safety switch meets those requirements. To date I have purchased three of these paddle design switches and have installed them on my table saw, router table and jointer. I will continue to install these switches on more equipment in the future. Keep up the good work in designing and finding these safety products and making them available to us at a reasonable cost.
    January 5, 2008
    Mounted my router on the right...
    Mounted my router on the right wing of my table saw. This was an absolute must add saftey feature. The large paddle makes it a breeze to shut the power off with my knee. In my opinion a must for any power tool like an older table saw, router table etc.
    January 10, 2011
    Love it
    I now have two of these switches, one on router table and one on my planer/joiner. I have not had them long but they work great and planning on getting one for my table saw soon. Will have to see how they do over time.
    May 3, 2015
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    Great addition to shop made router table
    I recently made a router table insert for my table saw. It was a pain to go under the table to turn the router on & off. This switch makes it easy to power the router, and to kill the power. The large "STOP" paddle is easy to hit and will kill the power even if hit from an odd angle. I have accidentally killed the power twice while working with some longer pieces.
    The tool connects to a pigtail cord that exits the box. I would have preferred the outlet be in the box, but this does the job
    June 18, 2015
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    An excellent switch and a cinch...
    An excellent switch and a cinch to install. Used to replace inadequate switch on old router table.
    March 14, 2009
    Reassuring Piece of Safety Equipment
    This is just the trick for my router table! I have a big, Triton plunge router mounted on it and while the 2 HP is great to have in the table, it's very inconvenient to get to the power switch on the router. It's bad enough turning it on, but if I ever needed to turn it off in a hurry, that just ain't happening. With this switch, I leave the router on all the time and just use this to power the table on and off. The big paddle switch is easy to hit, so powering on and off is much easier than just the router.

    The only drawback was that the hole pattern on the switch didn't match the Kreg table, I just drilled a new hole for one end, and mounted it on the vertical rail, as shown in the picture.
    April 13, 2016
    Purchased
     6 months ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    Safety switch appears to be well...
    Safety switch appears to be well built, and performs it's function very well.
    November 28, 2010
    I like the fact that his...
    I like the fact that his product does not have to be hardwired into the machine being used.
    January 1, 2011
    New power switch
    I got my dad's 1953 Craftsman table saw out of storage and wanted to upgrade its switch from an old two prong to a well grounded 3 prong after upgrading the power cord from the motor to a 3 prong. This switch was perfect as I didn't want to have to hard wire anything. This switch is plug and play. I also liked the concept of being able to turn off the saw with your knee if you install it at knee level, which I did.
    September 13, 2016
    Purchased
     1 month ago
    safety
    I love this switch. I use it for my table saw and can shut it down quickly. I plan to get a couple more for other saws.
    November 15, 2015
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate

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