Foot Pedal Mounting

[btseed357]

When I used my Dewalt, the Dewalt stand had a shelf that was perfect for mounting a foot pedal. I was able to drill holes in the wood to fit the pedal, then was able to use zip ties and a clamp to secure the pedal. 

A few months ago I purchased a Pegas and Pegas stand. I have to set my foot pedal and wooden mount on the floor. The problem is that it will not stay still and sometimes becomes awkward to use. 

Any suggestions on securing a foot pedal that is on the floor.

 

Thanks in advance. 

[Bill WIlson]

I mounted mine to an 8x12" piece of plywood.  I have a 6" long piece of 2x4 fastened to it so my heel is raised up a bit and my foot sits pretty flat on the pedal.  It sometimes slides around a little, but it's sort of captured in a narrow space between my scroll saw stand and the leg of a bench.  Works fine for me.

[jollyred]

You could try using a non-slip pad under the foot pedal.

Tom

[Wichman]

I have three foot pedals; a HF Model, an Olsen, and an expensive one from Advanced Machinery. I've never had to use anything with them, the factory surface works for me. 

That being said, I agree with Tom about the non slip pad. I keep a roll of NS shelf liner on hand, for many different applications. I've used the self liner underneath many machines, from 40 gal air compressors to a small machine for notching brass title plates, it has always worked like a charm.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[BadBob]

EX21 is mounted on a 2x4 mobile base, and the pedal is attached to that. It is the perfect height for me so that the weight of my foot holds the switch on.

[btseed357]

9 hours ago, jollyred said:

You could try using a non-slip pad under the foot pedal.

Tom

I have some non-slip pad, I will try that.

Thanks

[TAIrving]

Can you fix it (clamp or zip tie) it to the leg of the stand?  

[OCtoolguy]

One thing that helped me greatly is, I took both of my foot switches apart and re-routed the wire that came out of the side. It was always in the way. I drilled a hole in the front of the switch so that both wires were in alignment. A very easy fix. 

[Scrappile]

55 minutes ago, OCtoolguy said:

One thing that helped me greatly is, I took both of my foot switches apart and re-routed the wire that came out of the side. It was always in the way. I drilled a hole in the front of the switch so that both wires were in alignment. A very easy fix. 

Based on this Ray mentioned it some time ago, I did the same.  It is easy and well worth the effort.

[jerry walters]

I sit on a fairly high stool, with foot pedal on floor my legs get sore.  One day while in Lowes I found a couple of folding stools, bought 2 of them.  One to rest my left foot on and the other to attach foot pedal to.  I am now more comfortable.  See attached photos.  Stools are 8 1/2" high, 8 1/2"deep, 12" wide.

Jerry

Edited Saturday at 10:55 PM by jerry walters

[MarieC]

I had the same problem, so I stuck industrial sticky back velcro to the floor and the other half to the bottom of the pedal.  It has never moved plus you can adjust the direction of it it if you need to.

[JimNC]

For some reason I had trouble using a foot pedal. I just use the switch on the machine.

But I also have trouble chewing gum and walking at the same time. LOL

[btseed357]

22 hours ago, TAIrving said:

Can you fix it (clamp or zip tie) it to the leg of the stand?  

That's what I did with the Dewalt stand, the Pegas stand is not designed to be able to do it that I can tell.

[btseed357]

1 hour ago, JimNC said:

For some reason I had trouble using a foot pedal. I just use the switch on the machine.

But I also have trouble chewing gum and walking at the same time. LOL

Using a foot pedal ensures that you never lose control of your project. If you're working on something with a lot of fret, it best to keep both hands on it while the saw is running to prevent any slippage.

[btseed357]

14 hours ago, jerry walters said:

I sit on a fairly high stool, with foot pedal on floor my legs get sore.  One day while in Lowes I found a couple of folding stools, bought 2 of them.  One to rest my left foot on and the other to attach foot pedal to.  I am now more comfortable.  See attached photos.  Stools are 8 1/2" high, 8 1/2"deep, 12" wide.

Jerry

Great idea, I think combing yours and MarieC's idea with the velcro would work.

Edited Sunday at 12:58 PM by btseed357

[btseed357]

10 hours ago, MarieC said:

I had the same problem, so I stuck industrial sticky back velcro to the floor and the other half to the bottom of the pedal.  It has never moved plus you can adjust the direction of it it if you need to.

Great idea! I think combining yours and Jerry Walters idea (the foot stool instead of the floor) may just do the trick.

Edited Sunday at 12:56 PM by btseed357

[OCtoolguy]

5 hours ago, JimNC said:
For some reason I had trouble using a foot pedal. I just use the switch on the machine.
But I also have trouble chewing gum and walking at the same time. LOL

 

 

It's not that hard if you go about it in the right order. I get a good chew going before I ever take my first step. Once you get the rhthym going it just sort of melds into an easy to follow action. Coming to a stop is just reversing the actions. After a few times, it just becomes natural.

Edited Sunday at 05:31 PM by OCtoolguy

[hotshot]

I keep in shape by chasing my pedal all over the floor . . . . .