Kepy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 For several years I have listened to scrollers brag on foot pedals. Since I can't sit with my feet down, I didn't think they would be for me. Had a brainstorm the other day so bought a foot pedal and fastened it to the side of scroll stand. Now it is a knee pedal rather than a foot pedal. Works great. Wilson's Woodworking, Rob Roy, jellis and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Like mine too. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Congrdaulations on the upgrade,makes for happy scrolling time, I too fought it for years and finally gave in.One of the best things i did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I just gave in after a lot of years. I was in woodcrafter store in try county and they had one for $23 so I bought it and it is great Why I didn't do it a long time ago I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I can sit at my scroll saw, and I have a foot pedal. I love it, except sometimes I put my foot on the foot pedal when I don't intend to. I have not hurt anything yet, but it can scare the begezzez out of me. I have wondered if a knee pedal might not be better. I may just try that one of these days. browders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 It's all about adapting to circumstances. Foot pedals are great, but knee pedals are equally so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 when I bought my new saw at the estate sale there was a brand new footpedal sitting in the shop area so I decided, "what the heck, even though I am really slow to adapt to suggestions on many things, I decided that for $2, if I ever did decide to try one, I know have one. It was brand new and never appeared to ever be used as it still the packaging things on it. He ended up not even charging me for the item, so it was free to me Dick heppneguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 If I remember right; sewing machines had knee operating/speed control for decades. Are we really that far behind "Singer"? I actually like the top switch on the DW 788! I wish I had been to that sale Dick was too. Oh Well, at least he got a few bargains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Reminds me of the pump organ I have dated back to 1885. It has knee pedals to control the volume. I've used a foot pedal on the scroll saw for several years and wouldn't do without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendita Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I don't ever remember not having a foot pedal and I don't even sit down to scroll. I used the switch on my saw once when it was brand new I turned it on and put tape over it so saw dust can't get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I stand at my saw and could not afford a foot pedal so I made one a knee pedal cause a foot one is in the way and one can accidentally step on it. ***Merlin*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I will have to get one and make it a knee pedal. I'm afraid all the saw dust would weight it down and turn it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Kepy. I don't use a foot switch and I wonder if they do a head butt switch. I really don't get the foot switch when there's a perfectly good on /off switch in front of me. Perhaps there's a good reason for it but I just stop and switch it off. Sorry if I offend the waste of money foot pedal users. But I say save your money. ooh ahh controversial. Answers below: bobscroll and Doug 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I tend to be at the saw for long periods of time When I stand I use the foot pedal When I sit I use the on/off switch. Bottom line - Whatever works for you - do it Fab4 Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 If I remember right; sewing machines had knee operating/speed control for decades. Are we really that far behind "Singer"? I actually like the top switch on the DW 788! I wish I had been to that sale Dick was too. Oh Well, at least he got a few bargains! Ralph, I wish you could have been at the sale too, just not before me.. I could not believe what I fell into....There really was nothing else I was interested, except there was a metal lock box with no availabe key and there was something in it and it had a $2 price tag on it. I can't believe I didn't get i. Who knows what could have been in it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Roly, I wouldn't have wanted the foot switch either but with the DeWalt, the on/off switch has a nasty habit of quitting. This results in a tear down and clean out. With the knee switch, I can tape over the saw switch and not worry about it. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Kepy now that is a good reason for a foot/knee switch. Good thinking. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Roly, I'm curious have you ever used a foot switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Roly, I'm curious have you ever used a foot switch? Nope don't feel I need one but I have used one on a sewing machine. lol Edited October 19, 2014 by Phantom Scroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Roly, I was just curious. I have never read where some one that had one, or tried one didn't really like it. Once I had one, I wouldn't be without it. I scrolled for quite a while without one, but really perfer having one. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Roly, I was just curious. I have never read where some one that had one, or tried one didn't really like it. Once I had one, I wouldn't be without it. I scrolled for quite a while without one, but really perfer having one. Hey Paul I can't fault people who use them, it's just not for me. who knows if someone wants to send me a free one, I'll give it a try. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I love mine . The best I have tried, I just make sure I completely take my foot off the pedal when I'm changing blades, and I shut it off when not in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Went for years (about 10) without a foot pedal on my Dewalt. Though I never had an issue with the switch I decided to try a foot pedal. a couple years back. I kick my self everyday now for not trying it sooner. It makes things so much easier and faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I just got mine 2 weeks ago and I wouldn't be with out it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Roly, I was just curious. I have never read where some one that had one, or tried one didn't really like it. Once I had one, I wouldn't be without it. I scrolled for quite a while without one, but really perfer having one. Paul You will now have to change it so you can say you have read of only one who tried it and did not like it. I have a practically new on/off (not dead man) foot pedal sitting on the shelf. Not interested in a dead man switch or any type of knee switch. Roly - stay the course, I do not think you would like one either. I would ship mine to you but shipping over the pond would probably cost more than it is worth; especially since to me it is worth nothing. Not critical of those who love them, but I am just not in that group. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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