power switch relocation?

[eezlock]

Has anyone given thought to relocating the power switch on their BT3100?
I personally don't like the location as it came from the factory, would rather
have it located beneath the sliding rails where it would be more convient
and easier to switch off in an emergency.

Also would like to know if anyone has done this,and the type or brand of
quick cut-off switch they used on their saw to accomplish this.

thanks,
Eezlock

[LCHIEN]

It's yet another frequently asked question.
Look in the BT3 FAQ. You'll find a link to this in the first thread, first post, under "getting started" discussion group-- http://www.bt3central.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13

once in the FAQ document You have to click the link in the post mentioned, seach for "switch" or look for the question like yours and click on the question.

[L. D. Jeffries]

I use the "rail" tape to get close; then steel rule from the inward facing tooth to the rip fence. It takes a few seconds longer but the first cut is always "right".

[gad5264]

Has anyone given thought to relocating the power switch on their BT3100?
I personally don't like the location as it came from the factory, would rather
have it located beneath the sliding rails where it would be more convient
and easier to switch off in an emergency.

Also would like to know if anyone has done this,and the type or brand of
quick cut-off switch they used on their saw to accomplish this.

thanks,
Eezlock

Eezlock,
Check out this thread placed by forum newbie "Salty" this might be just what you are looking for without relocating the switch. I know several of our members have expressed lots of interest in doing this to their saws.

Trip Bar Switch

http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=19897

[Wood_workur]

Yeah, just get a new switch, and bolt it to the rails where you want it. Scrap the stock switch, as it can stick on randomly.

[bigsteel15]

I like the Craftsman switch that is mounted on the bottom of the front rail.
You can position is wherever you want it.

[wreckwriter]

Reading this thread, for about the fifth time, and planning to make this mod on my saw. While I was reading I saw mention of a magnetic switch and while searching for sources I found this article:

http://home.att.net/~waterfront-wood...icstarters.htm

Very interesting read. If you have magnetic switches on any of your tools I strongly recommend checking it out. I don't have any magnetic switches so am unable verify that its all true but I'm thinking it probably is.