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   Denis364 | May 03, 2002 10:29pm | #1

   Hi Chuck:

   Sears sells what they call an automatic power switch which wll turn on a D.C. when a main power tool is started.  It cost $20.00.  It's simple to use, just plug it into an outlet and then plug the power tool and dust collector into it.

   The switch is built for 110 volts, so I cant use it directly on my 220 volt table saw.  So what I did was install a light over my saw plugged into the switch.  When I turn on the light, the D.C. in the other room turns on.

   Works for me.

   Dennis

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   Jamie_Buxton | May 04, 2002 01:35am | #2

   The article you're looking for is in Fine Woodworking #143 (July/August 2000) pp 66-69.

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   CHUCKJOY | May 04, 2002 02:33am | #3

     THANX JAMIE,WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO EMAIL ME A COPY OF IT.BECAUSE I CANT FIND MINE(I HAVE FOUR BROTHERS).MY EMAIL ADRESS [email protected].

                                                                               THANX FOR ANY HELP

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   Jamie_Buxton | May 04, 2002 06:54pm | #6

   Sorry, guys.  That's a printed article, and I don't have a scanner.  Perhaps you can find it in a library?  Or maybe Taunton will sell you back copies -- it is a pretty recent issue.

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   Sherwoodworks | May 04, 2002 03:04am | #4

   Jamie, I can't find mine either and if you email it, I sure would appreciate it as well.  Thanks, Sherwud

   [email protected]

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   PaulReuter | May 04, 2002 07:52am | #5

   I just recently went through all my old FWW as I occassionally do just to refresh my memory of what's there.  The article you requested is back around issue #30 ( give or take 10 or 20) & is how to build a unit from scratch.  A caveat though is there is a correction of an error in an issue or two later.

   The method described in issue 143 is much easier IMHO & better as it uses two off the shelf components, a torroid current sensor & an appropiate relay, both of which are available from any good electrical supply company.  The two components were about $80 Canadian.  The wiring isrelatively simple if you're familiar with that sort of thing.  Otherwise, please get an electrician.  If you haven't wired your panel yet you might want to hold off if you want to go this route because extra wire is required to route each affected circuit through the sensor.  The article explains all this.

   This is the system I used in my shop at home & at the hospital where I work, both of which have Oneida collectors.  It's great, turn on a machine & the dust collector comes on automatically.  Turn off the machine, the collector stops.  The only thing you have to remember is to open & close the blast gate. 

   I'm unable to send the article by email, perhaps someone else could do that.  If all else fails, I could do fax or snail mail.

   Paul

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   CHUCKJOY | May 05, 2002 10:13am | #7

       Thank a bunch for the pics Bekshun they are exactly what I was looking for. If you

   can get that first page for me I sure would appreciate it. Ill need all the help I can

   get.

                                                                Thanx a bunch from Chuck in Alberta Canada

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   bekshun | May 05, 2002 04:39pm | #8

   CHUCK,

   Having problems with first page(66). Theres nothing in it but the authors story of why he came up with the system. Knots wont let me post any more photos. I've maxed out my posting space. Did you get all three pages(67,68,69)? I originally posted all three in the last message but I only see two attachments.Let me know.Bekshun