This switch works well. The original switch installed on my router table was awkward to use, and a potential danger if it needed to be turned off quickly. The Kreg paddle switch is much better suited . The only "downside" was the fact this switch is design specific for the Kreg Router Table, and the mounting had to be "modified" in order to work on my table. (This was not a big deal, but took some extra effort, and time). There was no indication in the description that this was the case. Otherwise, everything else is fine. Kreg PRS3100 Multi-Purpose Router Table Switch
When I purchased my Kreg free-standing router table I also bought the Kreg PRS3100 Router Table Switch. The switch mounts to the front leg of the router table at any height you choose. Plugging your router motor into the switch allows you the convenience of easily starting the router by flipping the oversized mid-thigh level switch paddle with your hand. More importantly, since the paddle portion is now slightly extended outward, it's very easy and quick to shut down the router with just a flick of your leg.
The switch itself appears to be sturdy and well designed. There are two receptacles on the switch so you can plug in the router motor and a shop vacuum so both turn on and off with the switch. For safety reasons the switch has a yellow keyed insert that could be removed to make the switch inoperable. It's a great idea if there are small children around.
At $30, the switch is on the expensive side but it is a valuable safety component. To me, it's worth every penny. I recommend that all woodworkers consider this switch as an essential component for their router tables. I'm glad I made this purchase.
I think anyone who rated this 5 stars would rate anything that said "Kreg" on it 5 stars no matter what it was really like. This is a perfect example of a good idea poorly executed. The switch works, but the materials are flimsy enough I have serious doubts that it will last very long. Specifically, the whole thing is plastic. Fine, I understand that's what you're going to get most times anymore, but the paddle switch is extremely flimsy. On top of that, the little plastic safety key just slides in and out, so it will be very easy for it to fall out and get lost. I thought it would at least have some prongs on it to provide some resistance to falling out.
The mounting setup is horrible, I suppose it would work if you had a Kreg router table, but it's implied in the product description that it will work on other tables as well. Well, that isn't really the case. from the picture, I thought the mount was a flat tab. It is actually angled on the back side, so it limits some mounting options. In addition, one of the bolt holes is very close to the paddle switch. Again, it would probably work in a lot of applications, but when you have a 5"-7" long switch, why do you need to put the hole where it can possibly interfere with operation?
I was very disappointed with this item. I guess maybe I'm overly harsh because I had such high hopes that this was exactly what I needed, and now I can't use it. I'm going to keep it, because it may work well for some other applications; but for the price, I expected a lot more.
Works great with the Kreg table. The only concern is it's a bit of a pain to plug things in when doing it blind since the plugs are facing the back when mounted. If you only have the router and a vac plugged in it works great. Saves you from having to reach under the router table to cut it off. Glad I bought it.
great switch, great price. 2 electrical outlets for your router and for a dust collector. The best price on Amazon.com. Saved at least 10 dollars. Paddle switch so if need be you can kick it off with your knee.
I used this on my BenchDog cast iron table, so i had to cut 2 holes in the legs. That would been trivial had i been able to find my glasses. as it was, it took 5 minutes. I bought the Kreg switch because of the great experience I've had with Kreg in the past *and* this switch has 2 outlets - one for the router and one for my shop vac. recommended. - Kreg - Router Table - Pocket-hole Jigs - Woodworking Joinery'
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