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Dust Detector
Switch automatically turns on dust collector when machines are running
Robert S. Wright explains how modify your dust collector to turn on automatically when using major power tools. With step-by-step instruction, he details the tools and parts required to complete the job and provides a map and color-coded drawings to help you with the wiring. If you’re a stranger to electrical equipment, he advises calling an electrician.
From Fine Woodworking #143
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