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Thanks MMUK, I'll check the size and if all goes well I'll give that one a try out :)

Lathe, bandsaw, scroll saw, planer, circular saw, disk sander, belt sander.. It's quite a nice and diverse multi purpose device. It doesn't come all in one package, quite a few of the bits are optional. I'm quite interested in the idea of an NVR switch, however I've still got the problem of...

They're able and quite willing to modify their machines lol, I'm not and neither am I capable of doing such a thing. This is a Shopsmith, its the 510 model but theres little difference between the 510 and 520.

Thanks lanemaux Here are some pictures of the current switch From what I can gather the switch is a 10 amp one, though other Shopsmith owners have advised getting one with a higher rating as they burn out frequently.

phil.p, I have attempted to do that already. It goes without saying I had no luck. MMUK, I'll be happy to get a picture to you in the morning when I've got a bit more light :)

I've checked with Martin Supplies and I can't find any switches on there. One site I've found is rs-online and I dare say they have a switch that would do the job nicely but I'm not too familiar on what to look for.

Hey there, My father has a Shopsmith model 520 and he's lost the key for for the locking toggle switch. The key was lost during a move so we've no hope of finding it. I'm aiming to replace the switch for him but I'm having a hard time figuring out what switch would be compatible with the unit...