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Simply asked the proxxon rep if it was safe to leave it on. Assumptions are the mother of all f...ups

Final tip from the switch maker themselves. This was in relation to a question about if the switch could always be left on at the powerpoint. Bill, There's no reason to leave the power always on. It is wise to switch power off after a scroll session, not just for the reasons you mentioned (inadvertent actuation of the footswitch by another person) but also for your physical safety during blade changes or other saw adjustments. Further, if lightning strikes the power mains, devices like the scroll saw are more likely to survive unscathed if they are fully switched off or disconnected. The foot switch only interrupts the active line, it does not disconnect neutral or earth. Regards, Mark Proxxon World

No problem - should have included pics. They are worth a thousand words. The photos below show the switch that is built into the scrollsaw along with the speed control next to it. What I ended up doing was removing all 4 connectors (2 blue 2 brown) from the switch and getting crimp on spade connectors the same size as the existing connectors that connect the 4 wires to the switch. I then cut one connector from one blue wire and 1 connector from one brown wire and then added a crimp on connector with a spade end to each of these 2 wires after stripping back some of the insulation. Finally, just connected the blue wire to the blue wire and brown wire to the brown wire using these connectors. (final connection is not shown in below photos - already put back together and using before I thought about taking a photo) This bypasses the switch altogether, but allows the speed control to work. The switch has been put back to keep dust out, look nice and be there should it ever need to be connected, but is disconnected. The only downside for someone who is unaware is that if the machine was ever plugged into a normal outlet or powerboard without the proxxon foot switch plugged in the machine would automatically come on as soon as there was any power applied. Not the most elegant solution, but it works for me. Possibly better solution would be a normal on/off switch the same size that is not NVR (meaning it will work with the constant on/off of the footswitch) Note: In Australia as this is a 230v circuit this work must either be done by a qualified electrician or checked and passed by a qualified electrician prior to use. Never ever work on anything with the power plugged in even if it is off. Don't play with electricity if you don't understand it. You can't see it and some components can hold charge.

I had a quick look. I probably should have mentioned I am in Australia (240v) The other thing is that when the machine loses power the switch automatically turns off, so would this work every time it was pressed?

Hi, I have a Carbatec 18" scrollsaw. It has an NVR switch (KJD16) which from researching is a style of safety switch where if the switch is on when the main power source is cut causing the machine to stop, it will not turn back on when the power is re-instated. In normal circumstances this is a good thing. I purchased a Proxxon foot switch (NO 28 700). Due to the way the NVR switch operates you cannot turn the machine on and off using the foot switch. Has anyone dealt with this before? Can you get a replacement switch that is not NVR or can you bypass the switch safely using a suitable crimp connector to join the brown wires together and the blue wires together that run in and out of the KJD16 switch? Bill

Hi guys, That is in the fact the site. The plan is awesome that I got from Pedro, no complaints, just a bit pricey in my opinion.

Hi, I posted before I introduced, so here we go. Got into scrollsawing via my Dad picking up the hobby. Only done a few small projects so far. Like fretwork buildings and toymaking. Currently building a workshop in my shed. Other hobbies include Classic Motocross and am restoring a 1988 CR125 to race. Married with 2 kids who are now young adults. Work in the Pilbara as a Train Driver. Hope to get better and spend many hours on the scrollsaw and other tools. Bill

Hi, Not sure if I am meant to ask this here, but after much googling and spending 22euro on a single plan I am just wondering if there is a book or somewhere I can get plans for fretwork where you build models on buildings, vehicles, etc. I particularly like churches, iconic buildings, etc.

Hi, I am struggling with the 90 degree turn when "pivoting the workpiece" What I want to know is if there is a limit to blade size and wood thickness. I can understand it is achievable with thin wood, but can it be done with 13mm or 19mm (1/2" or 3/4") timber and if so, what size blade would you use to prevent it breaking?