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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Power switch problems on Rikon 50-120 disc/belt sander? |
I bought one of these a few years ago. With light use, in a few months the switch got flaky and wouldn't turn the machine off. The switch would move, but the toggle mechanism inside would stick, keeping power on. I cleaned it out, put it back together, and it was fine for another few months. Went through this three or four times over the next couple years, even with a new switch from Rikon. It's doing it again, and I'm ready to put a real switch in it, even foregoing the safety key if necessary. Anybody else have this problem? Pat Attachment: rikon2.jpg
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| Author: | Jimmy Caldwell [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Power switch problems on Rikon 50-120 disc/belt sander? |
I had the same problem. I just bought a separate corded switch and bipassed the one on the machine. |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Tue Nov 23, 2010 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Power switch problems on Rikon 50-120 disc/belt sander? |
Jimmy Caldwell wrote: I had the same problem. I just bought a separate corded switch and bipassed the one on the machine. Sounds like a plan, Jimmy. Thanks. Pat |
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| Author: | Bill Hodge [ Tue Nov 23, 2010 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Power switch problems on Rikon 50-120 disc/belt sander? |
Pat Foster wrote: Jimmy Caldwell wrote: I had the same problem. I just bought a separate corded switch and bipassed the one on the machine. Sounds like a plan, Jimmy. Thanks. Pat Were it me, I'd take it even a step further and get a foot switch. They're mighty handy in their own way. |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Power switch problems on Rikon 50-120 disc/belt sander? |
Bill Hodge wrote: Pat Foster wrote: Jimmy Caldwell wrote: I had the same problem. I just bought a separate corded switch and bipassed the one on the machine. Sounds like a plan, Jimmy. Thanks. Pat Were it me, I'd take it even a step further and get a foot switch. They're mighty handy in their own way. Sheesh! I've had one for years and haven't known what to do with it. Thanks, Bill! Pat |
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| Author: | Mike Lindstrom [ Tue Nov 23, 2010 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Power switch problems on Rikon 50-120 disc/belt sander? |
I had the same experience with my Rikon drill press. They were great about getting me a new switch ASAP. Mike |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Power switch problems on Rikon 50-120 disc/belt sander? |
Mike, They were great getting me one too. But it was the same crappy switch! Pat |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Power switch problems on Rikon 50-120 disc/belt sander? |
I use a dead-man foot switch on my drill press. Keeps me from having to take a hand off to turn it off if something happens. |
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| Author: | Mike Lindstrom [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Power switch problems on Rikon 50-120 disc/belt sander? |
Mine was the same too. Didn't know if mine had been a fluke or not, Sounds like it is, in fact, crappy. Mike |
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| Author: | Haans [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Power switch problems on Rikon 50-120 disc/belt sander? |
Yea, they are lousy switches. I've had trouble with Delta disc (replaced twice so far), Powermatic bandsaw ( 1), and Crapsman drill press (1). I've got a couple extra new, but when they run out I'll likely go to some other switch. |
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