WEN WA0392 120V 15-Amp Momentary Power Foot Pedal Switch for Woodworking

I bought this for my small Ryobi bench grinder, which I use to sharpen mini lathe and small bench tools; it works perfectly with it. The petal is well-build and has a strong cord. I like the length of the cord so I don't have so much extra needless cord laying around. Of course, if you power plug is far away, you might need something with a longer cord.The ability to turn the grinder on and off with your foot, and having both hands free to hold my mini lathe tools, allows me to turn this bench grinder into a low speed grinder. This is the hack I thought might work and it does, at least for my purposes. My little shop has no room to spare, and I don't have the space for a variable speed, or low speed grinder. Even the smallest oneds are always bigger than single speed grinders. Plus I have build this one in and set it up with the (amazing) Peachtree replacement tool rests, and don't feel like starting over.I hold my foot on the petal for just a few seconds, then remove it, and do this off and on so the wheel never gets to the high speed of around 3000rmp.I was deciding between this foot petal or installing a dimmer switch. Since I don't use this grinder for heavy grinding, and really not that often, a dimmer switch might also be a good option, but it is not great for the motor, and can kill it over time. Not sure how turning a grinder on and off effects its longevity either, but in the end, this was only a $60 grinder. And I love the hands-free operation this foot petal allows.PS.My foot petal's label says "15 amp".

A game changer when used to control a vacuum as a chop saw dust collector. Works great, well made, and well designed. Highly recommended.

Very well built! Small, low profile! Works GREAT!

Well constructed in all its components, looks very sturdy and works effortlessly.

Works great on my ice shaver.

I bought this specifically for my combination belt / disc sander.I also hooked it up to my shop vac that is attached to the belt sander.This is SO convenient! I really wish I had purchased this years ago.I can hold on to the material I am working on, press the pedal, and both my sander AND my vacuum turn on. I am much more efficient. Not to mention that I don't have to keep that shop vac running the whole time I am sanding stuff.I use this pedal almost every day. I stayed away from plastic pedals. I want something that will last.It is holding up well. I don't expect it to give me any trouble.This pedal is made really well. It is sturdy.I don't know that I abuse it, but I am 220 pounds and wear size 12 heavy boots, so I am not light on it.It is a good foot switch.

I got this so that i didn't constantly have to take my hand off my project while drilling multiple holes or cutting intricate shapes in wood on the bandsaw. Before, while cutting into a pattern on my bandsaw and then needing to stop and back the piece off the blade to start a new cut, I'd have to remove one had that was helping keep the piece in place a stable to reach up to turn off the saw. Now all I have to do is step on the pedal to start the saw and remove my foot to stop the saw. Never have to take my hands off the piece and take a chance on it shifting and ruining the cut. Same goes with drilling. I can plunge the drill, step off the pedal switch, let the drill come to a stop and then extract the bit from the hole when using Forstner bits or hole saw bits etc. I primarily use on the bandsaw but it's still very convenient for the drill press. The switch seems to be quite durable and has yet to give me any issues even with me stomping on it and running it over with carts and dollies. Just remember to turn off the power to your tool before walking away from it so that it doesn't unexpectantly start up when you don't want it to if you step on the pedal or set something down on it. Great product at a great price. Highly recommend for anything that you want to be able to control the power without having to constantly reach for a power switch (rotary tool, multi-tool, spindle sander, etc.)

Very, very useful! I’m happy with it.