Foot Switch needed

[Jeff Ivers]

A recent home shop accident has me thinking that I should have some of my shop tools plugged into a foot switch that requires pressure on it for the tool to be on - specifically buffer/wire wheel. It occurs to me that one foot switch device would suffice as I only use one tool at a time. Does anyone know of where to get such a switch or an easy way to build one?

 

[Boiler]

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/foot-switches/switches/electrical/ecatalog/N-8fy

http://www.mcmaster.com/#pedal-switches/=o0497h

 

[where2]

One of these may fit the bill for home use, depending on the current requirements of the device you are controlling.
http://www.mpja.com/SPDT-Foot-Switch-Heavy-Duty-Enclosed/productinfo/30049 SW/
http://www.mpja.com/SPDT-Foot-Switch-Protected-Top/productinfo/30048 SW/

 

[Jack Olsen]

Harbor Freight's got one, too. I use one with my Portaband when it's attached to its table mount. I also used it on a roller bender I power with a pipe threader. But you're right, the momentary on type is what you want for dangerous (dead man) applications.

 

[Jeff Ivers]

Thanks for the responses, Boiler, where2, and Jack! I had no idea there were so many of these available and at such a price range. I think that HF one is about what I need.