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Hey Rich,
Based on what you are describing (and looking closer at the switch), it sounds like a travel issue as the switch is physically broken (under the roller with the other end pushed up). If a contact issue then the switch would remain intact. There is not enough current to damage the switch, I do not feel that the wiring harness is an issue. I would see if there is a way to see the travel of the cam relative to the switch (also check the cam dimension against the reverse cam). I would order in some Omron Z-15EW22-B switches from mouser, I have used similar limit switches before and they are well made. But, it is very possible that the switch is being over traveled and breaking the switch. Things like this happen, it is not a perfect world, but otherwise it looks to be a very nice lathe.
Take care,
Mark
Based on what you are describing (and looking closer at the switch), it sounds like a travel issue as the switch is physically broken (under the roller with the other end pushed up). If a contact issue then the switch would remain intact. There is not enough current to damage the switch, I do not feel that the wiring harness is an issue. I would see if there is a way to see the travel of the cam relative to the switch (also check the cam dimension against the reverse cam). I would order in some Omron Z-15EW22-B switches from mouser, I have used similar limit switches before and they are well made. But, it is very possible that the switch is being over traveled and breaking the switch. Things like this happen, it is not a perfect world, but otherwise it looks to be a very nice lathe.
Take care,
Mark