Delta contractor saw switch

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Hoa Dinh in Alameda

>Doug,

Have you contacted Delta?

The switch is a safety part of the saw. I know for a fact that Delta has sent free replacement for defective switch to some customers even after the warranty period.

If Delta doesn't want to send you one free of charge, and you want a replacement, you can buy from Delta. I think the price of the switch is about $50 because I bought one clearance from my local Delta Service Center for $25 (50% off).

If you want a low cost replacement, get the Rockler Router Table switch (link below). It is rated at 15A@115V or 10A@230V. I think that's good enough for the Delta motor (12.8A@115V IIRC). If you order from Rockler, use the promo code RTA60 for free shipping (good until 3/15/2007 I think).

Or you can use this opportunity to get a magnetic switch. Grizzly carry them at reasonable prices (about $50 + shipping).

-- Hoa


Rockler Router Table Switch

BTW...

Hoa Dinh in Alameda

>I use the Delta switch for my router table. I added an acrylic paddle to make it a knee switch.

-- Hoa

Re: Delta contractor saw switch

Barry Irby

>I have an older Delta/Rockwell Contractors saw and the switch on that is just a simple switch, not a magnetic one. If yours is similar and just a toggle switch you can buy one a Borg or any electrical supply house. It will be a SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) Switch unless you have converted to 240 volts. Then it will be DPST (Double Pole Single Throw)

Also, you can go to the Delta site and go through Service net and track it down exactly. You can enter the model number and pull up an exploded view and get eh exact part number.

If you have a push button switch, your buddy may be able to disassemble it and clean the contacts. Sounds like they have arced and welded. If you can separate the contacts and smooth them out you may get more service out of the switch.

Note: I have not had much luck repairing switches. They are often glued together and not meant to be disassembled. The ones I was able to get apart were difficult to reassemble. The one on my Peformax became unreliable and I took it apart. It was full of saw dust, interferring with it making contact. Cleaned out the dust, but was never able to get it back together.

Re: Delta contractor saw switch

Mark from Sacramento

>The correct replacement part is Delta 34-278. It is not simply a tiny toggle switch that came with the older saws but a larger paddle switch with a quick disconnect for the motor. It runs between $50 and $75 over the internet (do a google on the part number).

Re: BTW...

Mitch from TN

>Hoa,

I'm in a similar situation but have a powermatic contractor's saw. I noticed that Rockler's router switch simply has the female cord. Forgive my complete ignorance of all things electrical! My current switch isn't working. If I plug my saw into this female cord and plug the grounded cord into an outlet, it would work? Would it somehow bypass the existing switch? I'm not understanding this. Wouldn't I have to "hardwire" the new switch to the lines coming out of the motor? Sorry again for my ignorance and thanks in advance for your help.

Regards,

Mitch

Re: BTW...

Hoa Dinh in Alameda

>Hey Mitch,

The Rockler switch, or any switch, does not bypass the existing TS switch (it can, but let's not get there). You need to replace the existing (bad) switch with the new one.

You're correct that the Rockler does have a male plug (to plug in to the power supply) and a female plug (an outlet). It is built this way because Rockler sells it as one for the router table. It's easier for the user just to plug the router to the female plug of the switch.

For the TS, you can (1) add a male plug to the cord from the motor, and plug it into the switch's female plug, or (2) dissemble the new switch, and hardwire the motor inside the switch. For (1), you can buy a plug from a hardware store, about $5. It is simpler than (2), which requires some spade connectors, some crimping and of course the dissembly of the new switch.

If you don't feel comfortable doing this, please get some help. One can't be too careful with electricity.

Work safely.

-- Hoa

Dust, dust and more dust

DB

>At work the switches fail to work properly quit often and the remedy is to blow the dust out of the switch. Good place to start.

Re: Dust, dust and more dust

Doug Ridley

>I did that already. I think I'm gonna have to order a new switch.

Mine too.

Tony - Memphis

>Fortunately, mine has not failed, but it is your average every day toggle. I think Radio Shack sells them too. Probably less than 5 bucks.

Tony