drill press switch

[eag111]

The off switch on my Delta drill press sticks when I push it....before I buy a new one, should I try spraying some WD-40 or something else on it? Or might that damage the switch?... Thanks...Eric

[Jim]

Graphite might be a better choice. Jim

[Mapdude]

Replace the switch, you might spray yourself in the eye....

Seriously, what have you got to lose if it messes the switch up and you have to buy a new one? At least you tried to fix it first.

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[Bill Waller]

Graphite is a conductor and could lead to some interesting results.

I know this because I used to make carbon arcs out of pencils when I was a kid.

[Paul O.]

Not to long ago mine started acting up, a short time later it burnt up, actually just melted a connector, go ahead and order one now so you will have it.

[Oleg Lego]

The Jim entity posted thusly:

Or maybe just stuff it full of tinfoil and bit of wire.

Jeez!

[John]

I had the same problem with mine and I was able to take it apart and fix it. I don't recall exactly what the problem was (it was a while ago), but it was obvious, once you got it apart, what was wrong.

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John

[Pop]

WD-40 will work well; just let it dry or shake/blow out any excess before you use it to avoid arccing.

Do NOT use graphite: It'll coat the insides semi-permanently and unreliably.

Best would be tuner cleaner if you can find it, but I've used WD-40 with good results many times on everything from 220V to stereo switches.

HTH, Pop

[Bob Moos]

I believe this is still readily available from Radio Shack.

[Jim K]