Table Saw Paddle Switch Replacement

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[@bobjohnston4325]

Mike, I know you posted this over three years ago but I just bought one and had the same questions about wiring for 110 volt. You wired it correctly! I went on Powertec's website and the wiring diagram for 110 volt is very clear, showing where the wires are to be connected. Thanks for this video because it is still current for the Powertec 110/220 switch.

[@mfwoodshop]

Cool

[@achavez6838]

Thanks for posting that. There wasn't anything useful in this video except your comment.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

That's a lot safer than the old switch. Most new saws have them. I had to replace my switch on my Ridgid R4512 They sent me a new one free of charge. Have to love a lifetime warranted tool.

[@mfwoodshop]

That's good that they stand behind there product . That's more then what I can say about D**** brand. Check out my web site I wrote a whole story about this.

[@artemischurchill7057]

My dad's saw was sitting idle for two years because he couldn't figure out how to wire this switch. We found your video and in less than 10 minutes it was working! Thank you!

[@mfwoodshop]

+Richard C. Marker Awesome, glad to hear that. Thank you

[@railroad9000]

I added the 220v version for my saw. Great improvement!

[@mfwoodshop]

nice, was the 220v wire much different?

[@railroad9000]

@@mfwoodshop Not really. It has been a few years. The OLD (1961) 10" Craftsman is still going strong!

[@csimet]

I did the same... it works fine for 110V (switches both the hot and neutral) and an easy conversion to 220V later (when both the black and white are hot legs). The only improvement over what is shown here is I used a metallic surface mount box with extender to allow more cable work space inside, provides better ground protection and used NM cable clamps. Leaving them loose at the box entry points by using that standard electrical wall box is suboptimal IMHO.

[@thomassawyer6523]

It's a great idea and I'll end up doing it - much safer. The only negative I see is the red plastic stop paddle getting broken. Hit during an emergency, perhaps the plastic degrading over time, plastic doesn't last it just keeps the cost down for the manufacturer. Lotta cheap options then.....paint it with epoxy and put a thin wood cover on top, or what would you suggest?

[@mfwoodshop]

Iv had to do a panic stop a few times, no issues. maybe over a really long time it would be an issue. i bet the switch itself would fail before the stop paddle.

[@richardckersey1247]

I like how he really checks the power 😂😂

[@mfwoodshop]

thanks

[@Bargle5]

Here's one for the 'now I feel foolish' file. I got one of these switches a while back and finally got around to installing it today. Got everything hooked and pressed the button and nothing. Checked all my connections. Good. Was I getting voltage at the switch? Yes. Temporarily hooked old switch back up. Worked fine. I was really scratching my head. Came into the house and searched for info on the web. Mike's video came up and I watched it. Spotted my problem. What was it? I wasn't pushing the on button hard enough. I knew this was a magnetic reset type switch, but I'd never used one before. I was expecting a soft pressure sort of thing and the button did move some before stopping. What you actually get is a rather stiff, long travel. Understandable for this kind of application. You don't want a power tool coming on by mistake, but it threw me a curve today. BTW, the manual & diagram for this switch is available online. Here's the link. www.superiorelectric.us/pub/media/wysiwyg/pdf/se/SW56-1-manual.pdf

[@mfwoodshop]

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[@TrevorsWoodShop]

My older craftsman never had this feature but my new ridgid does and I love it you can bet any other table saw I own from now on will have it ..good video mike

[@mfwoodshop]

Thanks Trevor

[@richardleslie410]

I have a question: The Delta Unisaw uses a magnetic contactor relay in the control box controlled by a NO/NC interlocked e-stop type switch. Have you bypassed this function to directly control the motor with this paddle switch and is the saw overlaods still functional.

[@mfwoodshop]

I didn’t bypass anything I removed the olde and put on the new. Hooked it up just like the old one.

[@charleyandsarah]

Much better than the makeshift light switch. Thanks for sharing.

[@mfwoodshop]

Oh Ya. I feel safer as well

[@moyperezwoodshop1722]

That is a much better switch than the original one..nice...

[@mfwoodshop]

Lots better, thanks Moy

[@SterlingsWoodcrafts]

You Should score big points with the Safety Police on this one lol, Nice upgrade Mike

[@mfwoodshop]

If not I send them all snickers bar. Thanks Sterling

[@cozydram1]

Hi mike I have just bought the very same switch...... I'm wondering if your table saw is 110 or 220?

[@mfwoodshop]

+Phil Collins 110

[@darussteverson1562]

I have a Delta unisaw 220v. my switch is busted to pieces and Delta wants $250 for a new switch. do you know if this switch will work on a 220v saw, I know it's rated for one, but not sure if the saw would be damaged by using it.

[@mfwoodshop]

amzn.to/2jVMHTc try this one. just double check the amp rating for your saw and HP of the motor.

[@McGinnsWoodShop]

I bet that switched a few minds on the type of power button they use ;) When I'm testing an electric anything, I never make a grasp on it, if you do get electrocuted, you don't want your muscles contracting and holding on lol... Little tip I got from an electrician

[@mfwoodshop]

Ha, every time my butt puckers up right be for the power goes through LOL

[@pdouble6147]

@@mfwoodshop would you be able to send me a link? I have the 36-812 230v 12.4 amp unisaw. I can’t find a safety paddle for it! Thanks

[@jchancalifornia]

Thanks for the idea! I just ordered it to replace my dead factory switch.

[@mfwoodshop]

+John Chan sweet happy to help

[@cozydram1]

Hello just watched your switch replacement vid ........great ty..........i have three questions please? #1 Did you say in the vid the ground is wired direct to the table saw and not the switch? #2 How is it wired into your breaker..........i'm assuming its 220v ...20 amp breaker. #3 What power line did you use 12:3 romax or other.... I found your vid informative. As my table saw is 220v and i have also bought the exact same switch as yours to ...i wasn't sure how to wire it now but seeing your set up I know I'm on the right path to installing it now..thank you

[@mfwoodshop]

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[@athiker7209]

I was looking for one of those switches for my router table last year. I like how fast your saw comes to a stop. Mine coasts for about 4 minutes before stopping. I guess after 30 years the bearing are still good. But I always finding myself grabbing a scrap piece of wood to stop it, which most say that's not a good idea.

[@mfwoodshop]

I put the same switch on my router table two days later. I liked it so much

[@MrSpanky2001]

Holy smokes. This is just the video I was looking for! I need to go to the hdwr store for the box. Grizzly didn't tell me about that.....oh well. Thanks for the video.

[@mfwoodshop]

Thanks for watching

[@PaulMeyette]

Looks good Mike. I think having it so close to the edge though, I would be shutting it off by accident all the time. Like when feeding a sheet of plywood. Lol but hey, that's just me! Good video!

[@mfwoodshop]

So far I haven't had the problem. Thanks Paul for watching

[@simonjung8252]

Hi Mike, thanks for a great video....I have one question....the switch I have seems exactly the same as yours, however it has three connections inside? My power source is three wire....red,black and ground....can I not run ground through the switch at the third terminal? Thanks.

[@mfwoodshop]

Not sure on that, I don’t think it needed. It most likely the switch maybe be able to handle 220v

[@sonicbmf6209]

hi mike.. I have the same switch im going to put on my vintage drill press. the old switch has a screw for the greens but not on the new switch.. what do i do?

[@mfwoodshop]

+sonic bmf you will need to check the schematic for the switch. I'll not a wiring expert myself but there should be a way to do it.

[@Oldsmob455]

It appears to be 110v circuit? If so I think you wired it incorrectly. The neutral would be continuous not going through the switch. That switch has two sets of terminals, normally open and normally closed. I have the same switch in my hand and was scratching my head for a minute on it.

[@mfwoodshop]

Ill double check it but its been working for 2 years.

[@Oldsmob455]

It's possibly running with an open neutral. If it were plugged into a GFI it would probably trip it.

[@Oldsmob455]

Continuity tested mine today and both sets of contacts were closed in the on position. I stand corrected but I still wouldn't run the neutral through it.

[@dandiy4958]

This is the same switch I have and no diagram on it for the internal contacts, it was designed for 220v also, so it makes and breaks both contacts, 120v that is the same with the neutral white wire on the second pole. just to be sure, test it for continuity with the multimeter. good video

[@frostcb2]

I agree wired wrong

[@ourv9603]

MIKE, What's great about paddle switches is that you can activate the STOP with your knee. !

[@mfwoodshop]

Yup

[@BennettShields]

Out of curiosity, did you just splice the two ground wires together with a cap?

[@mfwoodshop]

+Bennett S yes the ground was tied together and the grounded to the bracket that was attached to the saw.

[@VinnieC262]

What's your ground hooked to? I'm a beginner in electrical

[@mfwoodshop]

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[@andrewdutch4843]

Where did you get the back-box? I need one for a KJD-17 like yours!!

[@mfwoodshop]

What box box?

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@mfwoodshop the box you mounted the switch in? I need a deep box to do mine as well.

[@WoodworkingManiak]

Mike Fulton Much better alternative to even what came on that saw originally...

[@mfwoodshop]

Oh ya. Thanks for the help looking these up by the way.

[@jfsauer42]

You never showed a clear shot of how it was wired. I have the same switch and tried to follow along. Wasn't working. Also I don't know what "load" and "line" means - these words are printed on this switch. I'm used to there being 3 wires in an electrical cord - hot, neutral, and ground. Is load the same as hot? You didn't say but I guess we just connect the ground from the saw directly to the ground from the power supply with a wire nut.

[@mfwoodshop]

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[@boboluey]

mine came apart and i can't figure out how it goes back together. 2 ballbearings fell out

[@mfwoodshop]

IDK, I would buy a new one

[@joeybrewer5335]

What is the part number and brand for the switch?

[@mfwoodshop]

+Joey Brewer I just added a ink to the description. www.amazon.com/dp/B005W17FRS/?tag=mfwoodshop0c-20

[@8blackangle365]

thanks for the video, I have a question please, if the power outage occurs, the paddle switch will go off? and it will stay off even if the power come back again?. In other words, can we use it as a protector when the power outage ends and the power comes back again, it will not damage the electronic devices ?

[@mfwoodshop]

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[@RondenBreems]

Ihave a switch that resembles this one but has different connectors. They are numbered13, 14, 23, 24 and a small connector named A. In the very small diagram on the switch I understand the live in is 13, 23 and to motor is 14 and 24. But what I don;'s understand is the smaal A connector. It shows a symbol like this: U< But it doesn't tell me wher the wire has to go. I see you switch has a similar smaal connector and you have a white cable on it.... so where does that go to and what is it for? Thanks in advance for replying . (Ron, Netherlands)

[@mfwoodshop]

I just hocked it up like my old one

[@RondenBreems]

@@mfwoodshop Haha, that's not very helpful. I'll have to find the answer elsewhere. But thanks for telling me. As far as I can tell from other videos it SEEEMS that A has to receive current from the live motor side of the switch in order to keep the switch in the on-position (current to the coil that attracts the magnet in the switch.)

[@Pyronics]

Love those switches

[@mfwoodshop]

Me too, thanks for watching

[@CMRWoodworks]

Much better!

[@mfwoodshop]

Yes it is thanks for watching

Yo veo que el switch tiene 4 espigas para conexiones. Por qué?

[@mfwoodshop]

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[@TJ-vl2zl]

can you do this with a regular light switch

[@mfwoodshop]

+Painter josh I wouldn't advise it, but yes it will work in a pinch. The light switch has to be rated high enough. The risk you will run into is potentially you could bump it and turn your saw on by accident.

[@TJ-vl2zl]

Mike Fulton in the off position I keep getting back feed from electrical like the breaker wants to pop

[@TJ-vl2zl]

Mike Fulton should I tie the white together as well for mine it's a Ryobi has 2 Black 2 white and 2 green wires and only plug the black ones into the switch and the ground to the switch

[@tedroe695]

This paddle switch is also a magnetic switch. If the power is interrupted ( power outage etc. ) it will not allow the saw to restart if the power is restored. A regular light switch as well as many older equipment switches do not have this safety feature

[@KSFWG]

Nice how-to video.

[@mfwoodshop]

Thanks you. I hope others know how easy it really is

[@byrdcraftdesign8726]

I guess it was just an ice breaker. After rewatching the the video, I have absolutely no questions.

[@mfwoodshop]

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[@CysCorner]

I read your story on calling the manufacturer. I couldnt believe it, that is horrible. Especially for people like me that are new to big equipment. Stuff should work properly and safely. You did a good job blocking off the name, too good because I couldn't decipher it. I would like to avoid their machines since they aren't safe, and they know it!

[@mfwoodshop]

Ya I was not a very happy guy that day. Thanks for watch and checking out the blog

[@FaZeGn3ral]

I needed this i just bought one for my robot arm and i couldnt by the life of me figure out where the ground wires go

[@mfwoodshop]

cool

[@Mitermikeswoodshop]

Honey I tried to wire my table saw and fried it.....I guess I need to go buy an upgraded model....lol

[@mfwoodshop]

DAMM I should have done that

[@MrSpanky2001]

That's a good one!

[@nmssis]

can someone point me the way on how to learn the basics of switch installations for power tools? thanks!

[@mfwoodshop]

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[@buckshot0203]

i should really replace the switch on my old delta 1160 its on the motor almost on the floor

[@mfwoodshop]

C.J. phillipson I wished I did it sooner. The switch was cheap and easy to put in. Thanks for watching.

[@buckshot0203]

i gotta get around to putting new bearings in my saw too just for good measure as my saw is from the 40's and still has original bearings in it

[@regibson23]

1:56 dude you're drilling towards your knee!

[@mfwoodshop]

it's my knee

[@rinacc7181]

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[@mfwoodshop]

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