Here is a cheap solution to my safety problem. I'm not sure who else can appreciate this but here goes. Please keep the chuckles to a low roar!
Now first off I know the reason the BT3100 switch is on the right side...because it was cheaper to put it there. However, it is in a dangerous place IMHO! It belongs on the left side so that you don't have to put any part of yourself in the line of the blade to shut off the saw.
Yesterday as I made a cut with the SMT, the small piece of wood left to the right of the blade vibrated into the spinning teeth as I was reaching down to shut off the saw. Luckily it hit my gut and not my head, but it hurt just the same.
So, I set out to devise a trip lever to shut off the saw from a safe position.
Here is my solution. One piece of 1/4" x 36" aluminum rod, some hardware, plastic clamps and rubber tips. The switch pad is pushed to the off position by moving the rod from the left end, 2 feet to the left of the switch.
Want more info, just ask.
Now first off I know the reason the BT3100 switch is on the right side...because it was cheaper to put it there. However, it is in a dangerous place IMHO! It belongs on the left side so that you don't have to put any part of yourself in the line of the blade to shut off the saw.
Yesterday as I made a cut with the SMT, the small piece of wood left to the right of the blade vibrated into the spinning teeth as I was reaching down to shut off the saw. Luckily it hit my gut and not my head, but it hurt just the same.
So, I set out to devise a trip lever to shut off the saw from a safe position.
Here is my solution. One piece of 1/4" x 36" aluminum rod, some hardware, plastic clamps and rubber tips. The switch pad is pushed to the off position by moving the rod from the left end, 2 feet to the left of the switch.
Want more info, just ask.
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