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27th Jun 2021, 12:58 PM #1Diamond Member
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New Switch for Bandsaw
Good Morning All,
I've bought a new switch for my bandsaw. Before I wire it up I want to confirm I can put the earths to the frame of base of the bandsaw (instead of to the metal frame of the original switch - photo drill press 3 shows the earthing). I've attached a few photo's that will hopefully clear up what I'm saying.
Ben.
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27th Jun 2021, 03:35 PM #2Senior Member
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1.Is the new switch all plastic? 2. Does it have any provision for an earth screw?
If 1. is yes and 2. is no , then you can earth to the bandsaw metal frame, making sure that it is directly on the steel frame, NO Paint, bare metal only.
Cam.
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28th Jun 2021, 08:37 AM #3Diamond Member
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Hi,
Yep the new switch is all plastic and doesn't have anywhere for the earth wires.
Cheers.
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28th Jun 2021, 09:17 AM #4Member
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Looks like you will end up with the short piece of “Earth” wire left over. (The bit that currently runs from the switch to the frame.)
Is that your understanding?
I was slightly horrified when I went to shorten up the cable on a second hand thicknesser I’ve just bought. (Woodworking - sorry)
Upon opening it up - the earth was simply left unconnected.
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28th Jun 2021, 06:24 PM #5
Hi Skypig, Guys,
My Chinese BF20LB Optimum clone was like that, the incoming earth wire just floating in mid air. The earth bolt was there, just nothing connected to it. Motto do an earth continuity check before powering up !Best Regards:
Baron J.
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28th Jun 2021, 11:28 PM #6Most Valued Member
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