Popular Post derekcohen Posted April 8, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 I have found the off switch for the Hammer K3 frustrating and potentially dangerous. It is tucked away under the rail and difficult to get to when working with the rip fence ...The on-switch is also small ...... but I am not bothered much by this since switching on is a deliberate act, while switching off may need to be done quickly.There is an off switch on the side by the panel, but this is only accessible when using the slider ...So today I built a paddle switch. This was to be a prototype, but it is good enough to stay on permanently ...The body is made of Jarrah (it needed to be stiff and have some weight), and covered in red perspex. The end is a simple hinge.It has been attached with double-sided tape, and it feels pretty strong.The positioning allows the on-button to be accessed as easily as before ...... while the off switch is now within reach of a palm or knee ...From the side, it can be seen that the off-switch is slightly higher than the on-switch. There is sufficient clearance to tap the paddle and depress the button. I love the way it works!Regards from PerthDerek 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Is the double sided tape a temporary solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekcohen Posted April 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Mark, it feels so solid at this stage, I will leave it while I get the feel. I do have plans to make a final version from aluminium (to replace the wood) and red perspex. That will be riveted together and then riveted or screwed to the chassis. Regards from Perth Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 @derekcohen speaking of crappy on-off switches, I put bump dots on the blister buttons on the Nova lathe and that's been a big improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekcohen Posted April 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 I would like to see that, Mark. Have you a photo? I have a Nova as well, and the aspect I dislike is the electronic button's low sensitivity. Regards from Perth Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobE Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Well I know this is an old thread [come to think of it, so am I] but it is exactly my concern. I'm wondering derekcohen, did you end up with a permanent modification... and has anyone relocated the switch to a better location. Thanks. What's here has bee very useful Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekcohen Posted January 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Bob, I had planned to make another, more “finished” version, but this one has proved to be secure and as good as anything that might replace it. So it has stayed. See here for other mods: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Powered Tools and Machinery/index.html Regards from Perth Derek 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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