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lamestllama
29th Nov 2018, 10:20 AM
Hi All

I am looking for a switch like the one in the photo. Either single or three phase would do.377144

Eric

Michael G
29th Nov 2018, 07:23 PM
I have one that looks like this -
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the base is around 85mm by 65mm

Michael

lamestllama
29th Nov 2018, 08:54 PM
I have one that looks like this -
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the base is around 85mm by 65mm

Michael

The original is 80 x 50 with a vertical pair of mounting holes 60mm apart. That could work. What mounting holes does it have?

Eric

Michael G
29th Nov 2018, 10:07 PM
Here is the switch without the cover. Holes in the switch for mounting are 6mm diameter (for a 3/16" screw?) and are 3/4" horizontal displacement and 2 5/8" vertical.
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Michael

lamestllama
30th Nov 2018, 11:06 PM
Michael,

I don't much want to drill the casting a set of offset holes. Thus for the moment I will keep looking for something with mountings more like the original.

Eric

lamestllama
27th Dec 2018, 07:05 PM
377481Just for completion. I managed to find a new old stock bakelite HPM 250v 5A single pole switch that fits the mounting of the older Waldown's without modification. I am still on the lookout for an original but this should work for the years it may take to complete that task.

dodge at4
28th Dec 2018, 12:32 PM
that's a beautiful drill, its a shame when you cant find the correct style and type of switch to match the drill to keep it original
i had the same problem with a old power hacksaw, but luckily i found a switch at the local scrap yard , i will keep a eye out for one for you

lamestllama
29th Dec 2018, 10:36 AM
that's a beautiful drill, its a shame when you cant find the correct style and type of switch to match the drill to keep it original
i had the same problem with a old power hacksaw, but luckily i found a switch at the local scrap yard , i will keep a eye out for one for you

My sentiments exactly! I went to some effort to keep the housing looking original as it had been previously hacked so an original switch would be much appreciated. Thank you for keeping an eye out.

Here a a few after and before photos. I put in threaded inserts where tek screws had held on a plate to cover the switch hole and were large holes had been drilled for conduit mounting.
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