oldhudson Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 I don't want to steal the thread "Scrolling From a Chair" so.... Do any of you who sit on a stool while scrolling, use a foot pedal? When I'm sitting in the lowest position, my feet are several inches from the floor and I haven't figured out a way to use the foot pedal attachment I purchased. Looking for ideas. Thanks for reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Would it be possible to tape it to the stand, so that you could operate it by using your knee? I own a foot pedal, and that's how I used it. Len SCROLLSAW703, oldhudson, meflick and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 In front of my Hegner I have a little "stool" for my feet and my foot pedal. On my other saw I use a home built stand that I sorta straddle there are places on both sides for my feet, foot pedal is screwed to the right side foot platform. I do know of people that mount them higher and use there knee. Sound uncomfortable to me but they like it. oldhudson and SCROLLSAW703 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 I mounted mine to a small piece of wood and have it sitting on a concrete block. You could just slap together a wood box/riser and get the same effect. OCtoolguy, NC Scroller, SCROLLSAW703 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 You may be able to mount it on the cross metal on the leg brace of the stand but would need to drill hole in the metal and put a nut and bolt or metal screw in the tab of the foot pedal. At least mine has one. Unfortunately at 6 foot 4 I can reach but my wife is 5 foot one so I understand your pain. oldhudson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrscroller Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 I have a rise made with 2x 6 and plywood and the front corner i have my foot pedal screwed down. It works great for me! nrscroller SCROLLSAW703 and oldhudson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I don't think I have any pictures but.. my foot switch on my DeWalt sets on top of the lower stand brace.. I didn't drill holes or anything.. I just used two large zip ties.. one on each end.. this has held it in place fairly well over the years and is easy to remove to use on the other saws.. well I used to only have one foot switch.. but both my Hawks came with their own so now each saw has one.. For my Hawk I used a 6x6 block (cutoff from my pole building) and used a cable staple to sort of hold it into position by the power cord.. It does slide around a little but it's manageable until I actually build something more permanent.. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I wouldn't trade my foot switch for all the tea in China. Maybe it will give you a thought to work with. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/15942-my-new-command-control-center/?tab=comments#comment-151651 SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Iguanadon said: I mounted mine to a small piece of wood and have it sitting on a concrete block. You could just slap together a wood box/riser and get the same effect. I bet the cinder block keeps the pedal in place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I have mine on a small foot stool. oldhudson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I have two saws luse one rot the fret work tanthe other for generas use. I use a foot pedal but move it back from one saw to another . it is my most important assory after the drill press. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I know I'm in the minority here, but I use a foot switch that I click once to turn on the again to turn off. I don't want to have to keep my foot on the switch at all times...maybe this would be a better option for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 On 10/15/2017 at 5:12 PM, oldhudson said: I don't want to steal the thread "Scrolling From a Chair" so.... Do any of you who sit on a stool while scrolling, use a foot pedal? When I'm sitting in the lowest position, my feet are several inches from the floor and I haven't figured out a way to use the foot pedal attachment I purchased. Looking for ideas. Thanks for reading! Artificially raise the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted October 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 On 10/15/2017 at 7:50 PM, trackman said: I have mine on a small foot stool. This looks like a simple solution. Thanks for the pic!!! I'm working on a fireplace mantel now, but I'll put this on a fast track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 On 10/16/2017 at 8:10 AM, Paladin said: I know I'm in the minority here, but I use a foot switch that I click once to turn on the again to turn off. I don't want to have to keep my foot on the switch at all times...maybe this would be a better option for you. That's the same kind I use on my DeWalt.. My Hawks both came with a foot switch and they require my foot to hold the switch the whole time I'm cutting. I like either one... Just odd to get used to when I run the DeWalt for a long time then go cut on the Hawk or vise versa. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnkcustoms02 Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I use one standing up. My years of TIG welding paid off in learning to do it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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