On Sun, 24 Apr 2005 12:20:01 -0400, "Buddy Matlosz"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Bought one from Woodworkers' Warehouse a few years back, now the power
>switch died. Anyone know of a source for replacement parts?
>
If Jack's suggestion doesn't pan out, remember that switches are
standard items, functionally. You may have to drill some holes or
mount an external box to the tool, but you'll have use of it.
Ping if you need more help.
Barry
Using a toggle switch as a replacement can be a dangerous decision, although
it will do as a temporary fix if you understand the consequences of using
it. I believe that the original switch on these saws is a magnetic switch.
If the saw is running and the power goes off, the saw won't re-start when
the power comes back on, until you push the start button. The replacement
switch from Grizzley is likely the best (and safest) choice and you should
get rid of that toggle switch as soon as you can.
--
Charley
(retired safety engineer and fire marshal)
"Buddy Matlosz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Ba r r y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > On Sun, 24 Apr 2005 12:20:01 -0400, "Buddy Matlosz"
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >Bought one from Woodworkers' Warehouse a few years back, now the power
> > >switch died. Anyone know of a source for replacement parts?
> > >
> >
> > If Jack's suggestion doesn't pan out, remember that switches are
> > standard items, functionally. You may have to drill some holes or
> > mount an external box to the tool, but you'll have use of it.
> >
> > Ping if you need more help.
> >
> > Barry
>
> Actually, I got impatient and did just that. Got a toggle switch from
Radio
> Shit, and fabricated a new plate from sheet metal salvaged from an old
> fluorescent fixture. It's good to be a packrat sometimes. Thanx anyway for
> the suggestions.
>
> B.
>
>
"Ba r r y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 24 Apr 2005 12:20:01 -0400, "Buddy Matlosz"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Bought one from Woodworkers' Warehouse a few years back, now the power
> >switch died. Anyone know of a source for replacement parts?
> >
>
> If Jack's suggestion doesn't pan out, remember that switches are
> standard items, functionally. You may have to drill some holes or
> mount an external box to the tool, but you'll have use of it.
>
> Ping if you need more help.
>
> Barry
Actually, I got impatient and did just that. Got a toggle switch from Radio
Shit, and fabricated a new plate from sheet metal salvaged from an old
fluorescent fixture. It's good to be a packrat sometimes. Thanx anyway for
the suggestions.
B.
Buddy Matlosz wrote:
> Bought one from Woodworkers' Warehouse a few years back, now the power
> switch died. Anyone know of a source for replacement parts?
>
> TIA
> Buddy
>
>
I believe Reliant and Grizzly bandsaws where made by the same
manufacturer. I'd try Grizzly's web site:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/items-list.cfm?&gid=F2B44028-2E05-455A-804C-6A06E193AD2F&site=grizzly
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
[email protected]
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Charley wrote:
> Using a toggle switch as a replacement can be a dangerous decision, although
> it will do as a temporary fix if you understand the consequences of using
> it. I believe that the original switch on these saws is a magnetic switch.
Most bandsaws in sizes that Reliant might have made don't use magnetic
switches. They usually use simple snap switches that look like magnetic
switches.
Barry