Table saw switch stuck in on..

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Chuck,

I had the same problem with my planer - just added a multi-outlet unit with a switch. The planer is plugged into the outlet, I use it's switch to turn on and off.

Rinky-Dink, but it works!!!
 
My lathe is the same way. I just use the switch on the surge protector it's plugged into. I'd replace the switch myself but when I think about doing electrical work my eyes start twitching.
 
I would be concerned about trying to repair a switch that failed in the on position!! If it fails again at some time in the future, it may happen when you really need the switch to be off.

I would look for an aftermarket replacement as they are likely to be more reasonably priced that a replacement from the manufacturer unless you can convince Delta to send you a free one.

I'm not familiar with that specific sawe; but, normally, replacement should be fairly simple.
 
Randy,
I really need the switch to be off now.. I have to unplug it to stop and start.. NOT a good proposition... I think I do agree about the aftermarket switch.. think I'll check with the electrical supply house over in Athens..

Thanks guys for all the advice.
 
I just checked, they have two different ones. They aren't the switches I was thinking of (must be one of the other catalogs around here), but they should work.
 
Why don't you take the switch apart and look at it? You already have made up your mind that you are willing to buy a new one. You may find that it is very repairable. The switch on my dust collector wouldn't turn on 8 out of 10 times a while back. I took it off and took it apart and found that simply dumping all the dust out of it made it work OK. While I was in there, I cleaned up the contacts as well as I could, but they had been arcing because the switch was being held toward the open (OFF) position. At the very least, you can prove to yourself that you were correct - the switch cannot be fixed.[:D]
 
I would replace the switch. The rocker switch on my jointer had a similar problem. I removed it to see what was up and the contacts had welded together. In addition there was some actual burning of the switch housing. Don't take a chance especially where there is dust in the air.
 
Up date on the stuck TS switch... I pulled it off today and it was full of sawdust.. as soon as I had it clear of the saw, and all the sawdust had falled out, it worked perfectly. I guess need to clean it out periodically.
 
I would still replace it with one that is not so prone to collecting sawdust. A stuck on switch can be very dangerous. For a four dollar investment you can save much more if you consider the potential injuries. Just IMHO.
 
Frank,
You are probably right... I'll have to stop in at the electrical place over in Athens next time I'm over that way.. being from a tiny east Tennessee town now, I don't have access to some shopping unless I travel at bit, and tend to stay close to home when I can. When I was working part time at the Lowe's in Athens I was over there 3-4 days a week... since re-retiring, I haven't been to Athens (35 miles away) since August.
 
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