Foot Switch....state your preference...

[GrayBeard]

I'm in for the 'deadman' style connected to saw and shop vac.

~~~GB~~~

[Rapid Roger]

+1 for the dead-man style.
The only way to fly (or scroll).
Much safer and easier to use.

Rog

[campasano]

Ditto on the Dead man type Foot Switch.

Mike

[SheGold]

same here deadman... Sheila

[BilltheDiver]

Having had both in the past....Deadman for sure!

[Keefie]

How come you get foot switches so cheap?? they seem to be about 1/4 of the price we would have to pay in the UK, I wonder if your switches would work on our machines over here?? or would our 240v be too much for the switch?

[Intarsia92]

I prefer the momentary type; I have them on the scrollsaw, which also turns the shop vac on and off and two different spindle sanders.  

Twenty years ago, when I started using them, I didn't know there was another type. LOL

[Mr.Mike]

Deadman for me........Mike

[Crabbyboater]

Dead man switches here.  Have one on my scroll saw/vacuum, and one for my spindle sander/vacuum.  Love 'em!

[Merlin]

On/Off knee operated switch, Made my own.

***Merlin***

[Mainewoods]

Another Dead-man here!

[Wingnut]

OK,  I must be a dummy.  What is the dead man switch?  I've always used a switch that I turn on/off with my left hand.  It keeps that hand out of the saw and I'm quick to hit the switch when the blade breaks.  Has always worked for me.  I don't think I'd like the foot switch because I'd probably hit it when my hands are in the way.  I get in a hurry now and then.
Dave

[Mainewoods]

Dave, a dead man switch is one that is only allowing current to flow while you are holding it down.  When you let release the switch, the connection is cut.  This works great as a foot switch in that you can get your wood ready on the table with your hands, then step down on the switch to get the  saw going.  Pick up your foot and the saw stops. 

[dgman]

I Don't use a foot switch at all!

[tvman44]

I like the dead man style.