. . . . . or how long does it take to break bad habits?
I recently (several weeks ago) rewired the trusty BT3100 so there is a cut-off switch on the left side of the machine. Actually, the switch is suspended from the rails and can be moved as needed.
I thought I was being clever (maybe too much so) and did the wiring so that either switch, the original AND the new one, can turn the machine off. I did this by plugging the new switch into the machine's socket and then plugging the machine's plug into an outlet wired onto the new switch. Essentially, the two switches are in series and BOTH have to be on for the BT3100 to run.
My problem, really only a minor annoyance, is that old habits are slow to go away and I find myself still, but not always, using the original switch (out of habit) instead of the new one on the left side of the saw.
Talk about teaching a old dog new tricks. But at least I do have a left-side switch and an added safety feature.
Regards, Steve
I recently (several weeks ago) rewired the trusty BT3100 so there is a cut-off switch on the left side of the machine. Actually, the switch is suspended from the rails and can be moved as needed.
I thought I was being clever (maybe too much so) and did the wiring so that either switch, the original AND the new one, can turn the machine off. I did this by plugging the new switch into the machine's socket and then plugging the machine's plug into an outlet wired onto the new switch. Essentially, the two switches are in series and BOTH have to be on for the BT3100 to run.
My problem, really only a minor annoyance, is that old habits are slow to go away and I find myself still, but not always, using the original switch (out of habit) instead of the new one on the left side of the saw.
Talk about teaching a old dog new tricks. But at least I do have a left-side switch and an added safety feature.
Regards, Steve
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