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    The document discusses how to add a switched outlet to a power tool by wiring a switch and receptacle to allow easy on/off control without needing to access the tool's switch. It provides instructions for the necessary electrical hardware and wiring of the switched outlet for safe installation.

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    The document discusses how to add a switched outlet to a power tool by wiring a switch and receptacle to allow easy on/off control without needing to access the tool's switch. It provides instructions for the necessary electrical hardware and wiring of the switched outlet for safe installation.

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    The document discusses how to add a switched outlet to a power tool by wiring a switch and receptacle to allow easy on/off control without needing to access the tool's switch. It provides instructions for the necessary electrical hardware and wiring of the switched outlet for safe installation.

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    O N L I N E

    E X T R A

    Adding a

    Switched
    Outlet
    With just a handful of hardware and
    an hour of work, you can add a
    switched outlet to any power tool.

    urning a power tool on and off


    is easy right? Just flip the
    switch. Unfortunately, its not
    always convenient or even easy to
    access a switch quickly especially on a hand-held router thats
    been mounted in a table.
    I found this out on the StowAway Router Table in Issue No. 71.
    To solve this problem, I added a
    switched outlet to the side of the
    table. With a switched outlet thats
    positioned for easy access, you
    wont have to worry about finding

    the on/off switch especially if


    you need to get to it in a hurry.
    Wire the Switch At first
    glance, you might think that adding
    a switched outlet isnt a task for a
    woodworker. But its not that difficult. All you need to do is run a
    length of electrical cord (with a
    plug wired on one end) between a
    wall outlet and a switch/receptacle,
    like you see in the drawing below.
    The hardware youll need to do
    this is detailed in the Electrical
    Hardware box at the lower right.

    Note: The switched outlet I purchased also came with its own set
    of wiring instructions.
    Once youve wired the switched
    outlet, just plug the power cord
    from the tool into the receptacle
    and youre all set. Note: Youll need
    to leave the switch on the power
    tool in the on position.
    One last thing. If youre at all
    uncomfortable working with electricity, you may want to locate a
    qualified electrician to wire the
    switch for you.

    Electrical
    Hardware
    (1) 15 Amp., 120 Volt
    Switch/Receptacle
    (1) Switch Box
    (6) No. 8 Spade Terminals
    (16/14 ga.)
    (2) Grounding Pigtails (12 ga.)
    (1) Switch Jumper (12 ga.)
    (1) 3/8" Cable Connector
    (1) Wire Nut Connector
    (Yellow)
    (2) #8 x 5/8'' Ph Sheet Metal
    Screws
    (1) Duplex Box Cover
    (1) 15 Amp., 125 Volt Plug
    (Grounded)
    (1) 16-3SJ Electric Cord
    (Variable Length)

    Page 1 of 1

    ShopNotes No. 71

    2003 August Home Publishing. All rights Reserved.

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