You can get used 480 volt heavy duty disconnects off eBay for $25, I just bought one for my surface grinder's phase converter. I have a few commercial rated 400 and 600 amp disconnects around the shop, overrated but they last a long time under daily use. For right now my PM1236 is wired direct to my breaker box, I may add a disconnect some day. But, my breaker box is near the shop door, so no biggie.
My father bought a 2 hp on/off switch for a 2 hp belt grinder project. We are going to try using this one mounted to a wood bench, its rated 20 amps at 220 volts.: https://www.ebay.com/itm/142490505911
The PM1236 foot brake engages an actual brake with brake shoes, it cuts the power and mechanically stops it quick. Something needs adjustment. Mine stops quick when I tested it. Just get the bar adjusted where it just touches the switch, you don't need to bend the little arm. Just enough to hear it click. If the brake doesn't halt things the problem will be obvious, its a stone simple design.
My father bought a 2 hp on/off switch for a 2 hp belt grinder project. We are going to try using this one mounted to a wood bench, its rated 20 amps at 220 volts.: https://www.ebay.com/itm/142490505911
The PM1236 foot brake engages an actual brake with brake shoes, it cuts the power and mechanically stops it quick. Something needs adjustment. Mine stops quick when I tested it. Just get the bar adjusted where it just touches the switch, you don't need to bend the little arm. Just enough to hear it click. If the brake doesn't halt things the problem will be obvious, its a stone simple design.
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