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1. 
   user-77354 | Jul 20, 2003 01:07pm | #1

   Ron,

   Perhaps one of these will work:

   http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=923-950 or http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=G8292

   Don't know about OSHA approval though since I am a hobbyist. 

   I made my own magnetic switch setup for my Inca Jointer/Planer for about $90 in components.  In that project I mounted the contactor and overload relay in an enclosure on the back of the machine stand near the motor.  I was then able to place the momentary contact ON & OFF switches in a smaller enclosure near the front of the machine where it is convenient for both Jointer & Thicknesser operations.

   JM

1. 
   koikid | Jul 23, 2003 05:39am | #4

   He would want the 220v model  #G4573  instead of the 110 version.

   KK

2. 
   Len | Jul 21, 2003 11:32pm | #2

   Ron,

   Is it just the switch or the entire switch assembly?

   You can get a magnetic switch from Grainger or McMaster Carr. I believe that a magnetic switch is OSHA approved.

   You can go to an electrical supply and also get a magnetic contactor. We use AllPhase.

   I'm not sure how much you'll save.

   Len

3. 
   georgetroy | Jul 23, 2003 02:45am | #3

   If the switch is like the one I have on my New Delta Unisaw. I strongly suggest you get it. I can feel the recessed green start button. The round red push button off switch works with my knee. This is a great switch. I also have the same type off knee switch on my Vicmarc 300 lathe. The price might be high, but so is my piece of mind and my fingers.