chrisdt Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Could someone please tell me how to wire in a footswitch for my EX21. So I have this momentary footswitch which I purchased from the internet...3 wires come from it Red...Black...and White. The scrollsaw lead is plugged into the wall...standard 3 pin plug terminating in a kettle socket which plugs into the saw. The uk colours are Blue...Brown...Green/Yellow Any ideas what I connect to what...Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) All I can say Red & Brown are live, Black & Blue are neutral, White & Green/Yellow is earth. hey it will only blow the fuse/trip switch if it's wrong. go for it. Edited April 3, 2014 by Phantom Scroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'd Call where you bought from or the mfg'r ,better yet and eliminate any doubt.you could smoke the switch ,imho ,being it is not already set up with a female plug in I'd also check to see if amperage is high enough for your purpose.Some are for minor use and hand wired to special low voltage applications ,be worth checking before you alter and can not return if wrong ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Prozora Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I would get a regular foot switch that you can plug the saw right into it. I love mine and have my DW 788 plugged into it and then I don't have to use the on / off switch on the saw as I heard that can wear out quickly. Fay amazingkevin and Fish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Key Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I bought a momentary footswitch from "Harbor Freight" that my dewalt plugs into one of the best decisions on my shop thinking about buying one for my drill press ....you should be able to look up a wiring diagram for wiring colors in general on a UK website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 They may not have Harbor frt. in the UK .$13.00 well spent ,your hands have enough to do without leaving control of the piece to start and stop the saw ,love the foot switch ,conversions not designed for use can be BAD ,some are not designed use with that motor and can burn up saw's motor thats why sewing machine foot switches should NOT be used ,Careful ,motors and control board are not cheap ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I use a sewing machine foot switch exclusively.It had a resistor in it that i by passed an works fine for years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdt Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks guys I think I will try it with an old drill or similar first before I subject the saw to the stresses of my electrical skills. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Good morning Chris When I purchased my Ex 15 years ago I purchased a Treadlite ll foot switch model number T-91-SC3 which is dedicated to the saw. This one along with other models available require no special wireing set up. Just plug your saw into it. They are reasonably priced and should last for years. This is what I suggest over wireing a foot switch to a scroll saw or any other machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I use a sewing machine foot switch exclusively.It had a resistor in it that i by passed an works fine for years now You are able to do what most cannot without your knowledge and ability and convert correctly, A bunch screwed up and tried to use as was and got into issues ,that was why my simple exclusion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I always fine what ever you use over the pond we can't use here different voltage different pins but I have what is known as a ON/OFF switch on my machine I fine that adequate for years. brillianttttttttttttttttttt. Doug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I always fine what ever you use over the pond we can't use here different voltage different pins but I have what is known as a ON/OFF switch on my machine I fine that adequate for years. brillianttttttttttttttttttt. Me too. To each their own. I never wanted to have to hold my foot on a dead man's switch or hunt with my foot for an on/off foot switch when the regular on/off switch was right in front of me. I never have a problem reaching for the on/off switch with one hand while holding a piece of work with the other hand. I know most who have them swear by them. I did try it and I have a very nice nearly new on/off foot switch on a shelf that will never do more than collect dust and be moved when it is in the way of something I need. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 What happens when I lose it in the sawdust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 this IS MY 4 TH SCROLL SAW AND I DID HAVE A FOOT PEDAL ONCE RESTING MY FOOT ON IT WASN'T MUCH OFA PROLEMITS FINDEING IT AFTER I TAKE MY FOOT OFF IT AND THEN TRY AND FINDING IT I KICK IT OUT OF POSITION AND HAVE TO GET UP AND FIND IT . the ON OF SWITH WORKS FINE FOR ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 I got mine from Harbor Freight too. Definitely worth the money. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 WE ALL have our own way of solving are own problems ,some are more creative than others ,and thats the way it ought to be ,finding your own path works best for a ALL! Suggestions are just that ,like the man said I like to walk a mile in the other fellows shoes ,then I'm a mile away and got his shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 when being an avid daily scroller,You want to save as many steps as you can to get moving on your projects.Having to stretch out your arm full lenght to add tention to your blade is verbotin Not being able to raise the top arm out of the way to thread the blade into the next hole is cumbersome and deffinently a pain in the neck and back.Tighting the blade with a allen wrench is old school and for the birds if you want to play mechanic instead of scroll man.Having a foot switch made me laugh till i tryed it ,i would not want to have it any other way now.You get it to a roll when you cut out the waste of time options.TRY IT YOU WILL LIKE IT ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 when being an avid daily scroller,You want to save as many steps as you can to get moving on your projects.Having to stretch out your arm full lenght to add tention to your blade is verbotin Not being able to raise the top arm out of the way to thread the blade into the next hole is cumbersome and deffinently a pain in the neck and back.Tighting the blade with a allen wrench is old school and for the birds if you want to play mechanic instead of scroll man.Having a foot switch made me laugh till i tryed it ,i would not want to have it any other way now.You get it to a roll when you cut out the waste of time options.TRY IT YOU WILL LIKE IT ! Kevin can you have one for each foot just in case you miss the first time a bit like driving a car. lol amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 You sure can ,or you can mount it as a knee switch like my commercial sewing mach has to lift the foot and an air lift for the arm ,just what every works best for you and your situation dictates and you want . Some people are more addicted than others ,That's what keeps the process going ,But what ever the alteration THE BLADE IS STILL THE BOSS!! amazingkevin, Phantom Scroller and keefie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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