good foot pedal switch?

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I rigged up my Milwaukee Portaband with a table and a foot control, but the $20 plastic foot controller I got broke after 2 weeks. Anyone know of a good one I can get to replace it with? Not a variable speed, just on/off.Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:McMaster and Carr has several to choose from.  I use a momentary contact on my vertical band saw as it allows a bit of safety factor. The saw stops as soon as I step off the switch.http://www.mcmaster.com/#pedal-switches/=fgtmy5RogerOld, Tired, and GRUMPYSalesman will call, Batteries not included, Assembly is required, and FREE ADVICE IS WORTH EXACTLY WHAT YOU PAY FOR IT!Dial Arc 250HFThunderbolt 225 AC/DCAssorted A/O torches
Reply:Originally Posted by bigbI rigged up my Milwaukee Portaband with a table and a foot control, but the $20 plastic foot controller I got broke after 2 weeks. Anyone know of a good one I can get to replace it with? Not a variable speed, just on/off.
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Reply:used one from a sewing machine on project i was doing.
Reply:has any body ever used a foot control swirtch hooked up to a gas solenoid to control pre and post flow of argon for the TIG process when the machine doesnt have an internal gas solenoid?bobs77vet/37ford4drEastwood digital TIG200HH190Lincoln Invertec 155sLincoln weldpak 100sears/craftsman (lincoln) 50a 240v buzz boxO/A rig Harris gaugesnexion cut 50 dxchicago electric (HF) 240v spot welder
Reply:I haven't, but you are controlling a solenoid so an on-off switch or button would work.I'd  just buy a TIG torch head with a valve instead to avoid dealing with the pedal, but you could put a switch anywhere you like.