Philip J. asked: "Does anyone have a photo of a foot-operated floor-model drill press = set-up? I'd like to use one for hands-free pinblock drilling and wonder = how best to rig it. Philip Jamison Philip, I've been using "Dead Man's Switch" for several years. I love it! I got it out of a woodworking catalogue, (don't remember which one). These are now available all over the place, where woodworking tools are sold. It's added into the circuit, between the main power cord and the wall socket. It's also a good safety thing! However, try to get the one that has a "toe cover". Mine does not have one and I find myself, accidently stepping on the darned thing at inappropriate times. I've kind of cured this problem, by adding a master switch to my drill press. I keep putting off getting more of these thingees for my other stationary power tools. The "Dead Man's" feature is the way to go, safety-wise as well, just in case you happen to get tangled up in the machinery, it'll turn off! Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares Are I
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