WA0392 120V 15-Amp Momentary Power Foot Pedal Switch for Woodworking

Wired this switch to operate the PTT on an Icom IC-7300 amateur radio transceiver. I used the 13-pin DIN connector that came with the radio and some spare rotor control wire. It worked perfectly! If you don’t mind tinkering, this makes a wonderful ham radio foot switch at a great price.

It works Installed on my booktool scrawl saw and it simplifies a lot the stop an go to control a working piece better while the machine runs .

I bought this for my small Ryobi bench grinder, which I use to sharpen mini lathe and small bench tools; it works perfectly with it. The petal is well-build and has a strong cord. I like the length of the cord so I don't have so much extra needless cord laying around. Of course, if you power plug is far away, you might need something with a longer cord. The ability to turn the grinder on and off with your foot, and having both hands free to hold my mini lathe tools, allows me to turn this bench grinder into a low speed grinder. This is the hack I thought might work and it does, at least for my purposes. My little shop has no room to spare, and I don't have the space for a variable speed, or low speed grinder. Even the smallest oneds are always bigger than single speed grinders. Plus I have build this one in and set it up with the (amazing) Peachtree replacement tool rests, and don't feel like starting over. I hold my foot on the petal for just a few seconds, then remove it, and do this off and on so the wheel never gets to the high speed of around 3000rmp. I was deciding between this foot petal or installing a dimmer switch. Since I don't use this grinder for heavy grinding, and really not that often, a dimmer switch might also be a good option, but it is not great for the motor, and can kill it over time. Not sure how turning a grinder on and off effects its longevity either, but in the end, this was only a $60 grinder. And I love the hands-free operation this foot petal allows. PS. My foot petal's label says "15 amp".

Works exactly as described. I use this foot switch on a "porta-band" table band saw. Easy to use and seems well built. I've used it for several months with no problems. I'd buy again if I needed another foot switch. Much of my equipment needs to be stored on a shelf, and then tabled when needed. If I had a "less portable" use, I'd probably mount the switch to a plate or board to keep it in place - as it slides around easily. Also, there is no foot cover, so it is easy to accidentally to step on it and start the equipment.

This foot switch is great for using on my router table and operating the shop vacuum on my dust collector on my tablesaw. I may get another so that I don't have to switch from one to the other. The price is a bargain and a caveman could figure out good uses for it.

Works great had it for years still going strong

So good I purchased a second one!

Connected this to my wife’s scroll saw. Works great. Heavy duty cord. Would work for anything you want on momentary foot pedal on/off.

La pédale fonctionne très bien et est de meilleur qualité que je pensait. Pour un usage professionnel elle est solide et stable sur le plancher.

No conocía la marca y me llevé una grata sorpresa al ver que funciona perfecto y es de excelente manufactura. El metal del pedal y el plástico anti derrapa te son de muy buena calidad. Los cables incluidos son de buen calibre y con buen terminado. El desempeño del pedal es suave y uniforme.

Very well designed product. The quality of construction indicates that it should last many continuous on/off cycles. I bought it for use with a scroll saw (2 amp current draw) which will be easy for it to handle. The power cord(s) are of very good quality. In addition the foot peddle has a non slip pad on it. It is not the least expensive but the quality factor justifies the cost. If required I would buy this item again.

Life saver!!! I use this for a couple tools(not sumultaneously) ill attach my dremel for cutting, or my bench grinder for sharpening or polishing. This allows for hands free power control. Highly recommended! Will buy more for sure so I dont have to switch the tool attached to the one. Works well, small for easy storage.

Got this to use with my electric log splitter. Well packaged. Received relatively fast. I needed a way to surrcumvent the power switch and this does it.I did have to slightly modify the power button but that was easy. Works well,long cord so the splitter can be elevated for comfort. Leaves one hand free for holding the log down. Solid build. We'll see how it works in a Canadian winter. So far I like it.