Popular Post Mark J Posted June 20, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 I was recently changing blades on my Jet bandsaw and finding it a pain to squirm behind the machine to pull the power plug. Jet power switches have a pin tract for inserting a pad lock shackle. So I came up with this highly engineered solution. The device is manufactured from hard to find (it was at the bottom of the scrap bin) 3/16" oak dowel. This is the cut to some precise length by eye-chrometer. The ends are then conically machined (in a pencil sharpener) and the whole meticulously hand colored (with a Sharpie). As you can see I have limited stock and when they're gone they're gone (I don't have any more dowel). So in the spirit of One Time Tools I am letting these go for the ridiculous price of 2.71828 Australian Guineas, each! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Did you test to make sure that they will in fact stop the button form turning on the saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted June 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Actually, yes, it does work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 You in the habit of trying to turn the saw on while changing blades? The on button has a raised frame around it, plus the stop paddle sticking out beyond that. It's very difficult to turn it on by accident. I think I did manage to poke one of those on once with the corner of a board hitting it perfectly, so I won't say impossible. That board isn't going to be in my hands while I'm changing the blade. I figure if I'm that unlucky I'd rather get it out of the way with just cutting myself rather than getting hit by lightning while an anvil falls out of the sky on me. But it's your shop and if it makes you feel better, have at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 It only takes once to lose a few digits. I'll sticking unplugging to get a visible air gap in the power circuit. Same reason I use jackstands or blocking in addition to the jack if I have to work under a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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