Damn the power and coolant switches being side by side!

[eltejano]

And looking identical!

So I reset a program right in the middle of it. At least it was a small part.

This is my solution for now:


This is coming:



I'll eventually get this thing fully enclosed and will move all this away anyway but for now I will do the toggle switch and cover.

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[smokediver576]

You could also paint them with model paint. Red/Green on the toggle for power and blue for the coolant. I like the flip up cover.

[popspipes]

I have the same gripe, I have turned off the computer many times thinking it was the coolant switch. I thought about using the key switch position for it, as I never use the key switch anyway.

[eltejano]

You could also paint them with model paint. Red/Green on the toggle for power and blue for the coolant. I like the flip up cover.

I thought about it but I usually am messing with it as I am looking at the part so I am just touching it. I stretched to move something and slightly repositioned myself and turned the computer off instead since they feel the same.

[jttoner]

Add me to the list of people who have done that and trashed a part.

[300sniper]

The coolant and interior light buttons are right next together on my turning center. More than once I've turned the coolant on with the door open while doing a setup. The coolant pressure and volume is just a bit more than a Tormach.

[SomeWhatLost]

oddly enough, I think this is the one "operator induced error" I have not committed... I am feeling pretty good now knowing there is at least one thing I have not screwed up with my mill...
so, thanks for that

[mountaindew]

oddly enough, I think this is the one "operator induced error" I have not committed... I am feeling pretty good now knowing there is at least one thing I have not screwed up with my mill...
so, thanks for that

+1
I Mostly use only the on and off switch and most my errors are pebkac errors. "Problem exists between keyboard and chair" This is also a common error i run into when drawing and creating cam tool paths.

[CitizenOfDreams]

Sadly, many control panels look just like that. Geometrically arranged rows of buttons/switches with no consideration for ergonomics.

Imagine a car dashboard where you could accidentally switch off the engine instead of turning the windshield washer on.

[84scrambler]

I hit mine once, I had a really sad look on my face. I run heavy flood and the PLC cabinet doesn't have the greatest seal so I have put a piece of plastic over it. That has forced me to use the controls in path pilot. If you can force yourself to operate everything from there then you shouldn't make that mistake, it is working for me thus far.

[mountaindew]

LOL,
I realized that switch has no function on my mill. I use a ups on my machine controller and it cant lose power even if the power goes out

[eltejano]

LOL,
I realized that switch has no function on my mill. I use a ups on my machine controller and it cant lose power even if the power goes out

I may just plug the computer into the wall and on a power strip.

I'll just use a new power cable and keep the one plugged into the machine since the Tormach is in a corner and reaching the plug would be too much headache.

[mountaindew]

I may just plug the computer into the wall and on a power strip.

I'll just use a new power cable and keep the one plugged into the machine since the Tormach is in a corner and reaching the plug would be too much headache.

The ups plugs into wall and controller direct to ups and also a switched strip on front side of tool box. Controller is mounted to back of tool box
.

I mount these to side of all my rolling tool boxes

[eltejano]

The ups plugs into wall and controller direct to ups and also a switched strip on front side of tool box. Controller is mounted to back of tool box
.

I mount these to side of all my rolling tool boxes

This is a very clever setup. I had something similar in mind but I may go with a UPS, as well. Thanks for sharing.

[mountaindew]

I must warn you those switches are handy but can be bumped with vac hose or leg and off they go. I use them most to power all the little gadgets,battery chargers, tablets, monitors and led task lights that end up on my work stations. Most cord power tools are plugged in on overhead cords.

I use mostly task lights these days. 1000 watts of overhead 4 ft lights generate to much heat and co$st money. Need to rewire them to be switched in banks so I can use sets over mill , bench, and jeep. Another project

[mountaindew]

This is a very clever setup. I had something similar in mind but I may go with a UPS, as well. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! Always fun to share pics of where you practice your craft whatever it is. You should see my Swiss Army router, table saw And having a tormach mill makes it even better. I make tools, fixtures, attachments, guides, rulers, fences, sliding guides, offset stops.... the shop is half full of things that attach to it

[sharmstr]

Add me to the list. I've done it once. Now I keep the coolant switch on Auto and use the coolant button in PP instead.