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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
    Setting up router table saw extension and safety is first. I also will not have reach under the table to turn router on and off.
    Louis S on Aug 16, 2017
    Need convenient on/off switch.
    Thomas W on Aug 11, 2017
    Setting up router table saw extension and safety is first. I also will not have reach under the table to turn router on and off.
    Louis S on Aug 16, 2017
    I like the fact that you can plug it in and not cut the cord to hard wire it.
    charlie c on Aug 14, 2017
    Need convenient on/off switch.
    Thomas W on Aug 11, 2017
    As an on/off switch for my router table
    Dennis L on Aug 6, 2017
    Safety
    Steve B on Aug 6, 2017
    To start and stop my router motor on the table I just purchased. I have one on the router I have at my winter home and it makes the router much easier to use.
    Lynn J on Aug 3, 2017
    On Sale, good reviews and needed for next project
    Jim K on Aug 3, 2017
    The quality looked good and the price seemed fair and compariable to other companies.
    Kenney R on Aug 2, 2017
    Versatility and price point
    Brian G P on Jul 30, 2017
    Safer work environment.
    Mark F on Jul 28, 2017
    For safety and to save my back!
    JAB013 on Jul 28, 2017
    Highly recommended for operating the PantRouter.
    Mac S on Jul 27, 2017
    The one we have quit.
    Rita R on Jul 25, 2017
    need it
    Daniel B on Jul 25, 2017
    I need this safety switch to complete my router table.
    James C on Jul 24, 2017
    Safety - Anybody would want this on a router table
    William R on Jul 22, 2017
    Knee height, size is great for a safety reminder and it fits my router table.
    Linda D on Jul 21, 2017
    Many other switches of this type require hardwiring the tool to the switch, but this one is much easier and can be swapped from one tool to another. It's a little pricey, even on sale, but it works well.
    Gene T on Jul 18, 2017
    Convenience as getting ready to enclose router for dust control.
    William N on Jul 15, 2017
    Safety!
    Joe M on Jul 14, 2017
    Got tired of grown men crying about "safety" and saying"I could loose a finger on this dang thing".
    Tony B on Jul 13, 2017
    need to upgrade some old switches
    Joel L on Jul 9, 2017
    My lath is old and does not have a safety switch.
    Arthur L on Jul 8, 2017
    Safety. Going to install on router table. Have one on my Jet table saw and it works great
    Tim Z on Jul 6, 2017
    I will replace my make-shift switch on my router table with this safety switch.
    Bill B on Jul 5, 2017
    Repurposing Electric Hand Planer to Jointer.
    B K on Jul 5, 2017
    Working on improving my router table and I'm tired of bending over to turn my router on. Plus, it was on sale.
    Nathan S on Jul 5, 2017
    refurbishing jointer and want to add safety switch
    Joe S on Jun 28, 2017
    for my router
    Michael A on Jun 27, 2017
    safety
    Gary B on Jun 25, 2017
    I have this on my tools, love it, easy way to turn off tool without hands, easier to guide project safely.
    Kathy A on Jun 22, 2017
    needed for router
    Michael G on Jun 18, 2017
    I purchased the KREG router benchtop and wanted to have a safety switch
    George on Jun 16, 2017
    Because Safety First?
    Nicholas J on Jun 5, 2017
    Make table saw safer.
    John E on Jun 4, 2017
    It would be great for a router table
    Jose M on Jun 4, 2017
    old one broke
    R W on Jun 4, 2017
    It was a great price and I needed a new switch for my router table.
    David A on Jun 4, 2017
    I already use one and really like it on a table saw.
    Thomas R on Jun 4, 2017
    needed one.
    david o on Jun 2, 2017
    Because you can't access the off and on when you incorporate the dust collection bucket.
    Mark K on Jun 2, 2017
    To replace a broken switch with a safer one
    Warren R on May 22, 2017
    The Rockler stand doesn't come with a switch. I didn't want to have to reach under the table every time I needed to turn the router on or off.
    William E. S on May 18, 2017
    to go with my new router
    andrew r on May 3, 2017
    old one died
    lowell o on May 2, 2017
    I built a Ron Paulk compact workbench and this was a good safety option.
    Ken B on Apr 29, 2017
    Improves safety for those more dangerous shop tools.
    JOEL E on Apr 29, 2017
    Building two power tool stations and desired a knee-bump cut-off switch
    David M on Apr 28, 2017
    To replace Tablesaw switch. Price. Quality. Ease of installation.
    BILL M on Apr 28, 2017
    Router table on/off switch died. This one was offered at a great price.
    William J on Apr 27, 2017
    I like the fact that you can plug it in and not cut the cord to hard wire it.
    charlie c on Aug 14, 2017
    As an on/off switch for my router table
    Dennis L on Aug 6, 2017
    Is there a PDF of the manual available?
    William K on May 21, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: I don't believe a PDF is available. This unit is sealed has no serviceable parts. As another answer states you plug it in and plug the tool into it and you are set. Don't consider wiring this into your machine. Use the plugs as it comes and as the manufacturer means it to be used. If you need to wire in a switch this one is not for you.
    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.
    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 that motor with the switch. Works great. No problems.
    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: This is a mechanical switch.If it is in the on position it will remain there until it is manually pushed to the off postion.A MAGNETIC switch is latched by an electro magnet,If power is lost the magnet is deenergised and the switch drops to the off postion and will remain there until power is restored and the switch is manually placed in the on position.
    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.
    will this switch work with a Triton router?
    Thomas G on Oct 25, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: I have the same switch and it works fine with my 110 volt router. It is much easier to get to rather than the on-off switch located on the router.
    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.
    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 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.
    Replacing paddle switch on table saw Can this be hard wired?
    A shopper on May 22, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: Short answer: Yes. First, I'm going to assume you or someone has the necessary electrical skills to do it. Now, it will require some modification, and that will likely void the warranty. I don't know if that matters to you, but it's something to consider. I made changes to mine, namely cutting off the cord ends so I could integrate it into the existing table. For me, a former contractor, that was no big deal...just doing. I wouldn't modify the mechanism itself...since it's primarily a safety item in the first place, but exchanging the cord ends for some other arrangement certainly isn't that big a deal.
    info says something about 120 volts, will it handal 110 volts ?
    david g on Jan 5, 2017
    BEST ANSWER: Are you kidding me? No one distinguishes between 120 volts and 110 volts. They're the same.
    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.
    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: I use this for that very same purpose. Mounted the switch to a piece of wood them placed some rare earth magnets on the wood so that it is completely portable and even moveable to different tools. I also added a short length of safety chain so that if I accidentally bump it off it won't fall to the concrete floor and risk being damaged as I have done that in the past..
    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.
    what are the dimensions of the switch ?
    Thomas G on Oct 25, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: The electrical box itself is 5.5" tall and 2 5/8" wide. the Stop paddle is 5.5" tall and 3.5" wide making the combined overall dimensions 6.5" tall and 3.5" wide. The extra 1" in height is due to the way the paddle is mounted to the switch box. I hope this answers your question.
    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.
    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 220 VAC model 20 amp.?
    David on Jul 5, 2017
    BEST ANSWER: Sorry, no.

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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
    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
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    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
     over 2 years 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
    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
     over 2 years ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    Works Great
    Works great, only issue is i seperated it to flush mount, and the plastic threading in the box cracked. Other than that, it works great.
    April 17, 2017
    Purchased
     4 months ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    Complete switch
    Great switch, well constructed. I gave it 4 because I could not easily "hard wire" it into my saw motor. The cinch on the cable at the box was too difficult to remove without destroying something, so I just put a plug end on the saw motor wires.
    February 16, 2017
    Purchased
     6 months ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    Excellent shut off switch
    I just installed the switch on my rolling Table saw table. I mounted it just about knee level for my left knee. Used it today and it has a great shut off mechanism, just bumped it with my knee and off it goes. The enclosure is easily mounted and the plugs, well their fool proof since it all self contained in a nice looking box. My only concern is that the Stop paddle can be easily broken if pumped side ways instead of straight on, but that would be a user issue. I highly recommend this product versus the ones that you have to wire yourself. definitely a great addition to a tool when it comes to hands of E- stop.
    March 20, 2017
    Purchased
     5 months ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    The switch operates well with this...
    The switch operates well with this exception. When pushing the large stop paddle it detaches fron the switch. The pins that hold the paddle in place are not long enough to keep the paddle attached to the switch housing.To correct this problem I removed the pins and replaced them with #8-32 threaded rod long enough to go through both of the mounting holes for the paddle. I secured the nuts to keep them in place on the rod.Thank you for your inquire. I appreciate the opportunity to share my feelings on this product. Thank you.
    March 19, 2011

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