PM1236T: How to remove the controls from the panel?

[llamatrails]

I have a PM1236T that I am finally getting around to changing out the stock controls to a joystick and lighted estop.

I'm stumped. How do the controls come off the panel? A Google search has just told me that the switch is discontinued, and I can't find a datasheet.

For the estop, I've loosened the knurled nut on the inside of the panel, the switch is loose but I don't see how to get the outer knob off to remove all of it. What magic is needed?

This is the estop:

TIA,
Rick

 

[mksj]

Take off the switch block, you will see a small hole in the mounting plastic base, put a small round awl or brad nail punch in the hole and opening spring open the locking lever while lifting the base off the switch. Makes no sense, but hey, they are cheap switches.

 

[llamatrails]

Eureka !! Sure didn't make it obvious.

Thanks again,

Rick

 

[dkemppai]

I have a PM1236T that...

So, to Hijack the thread... How do you like that lathe? Does it hold dimensions well?

Dan

 

[llamatrails]

So, to Hijack the thread... How do you like that lathe? Does it hold dimensions well?

Dan

I'm very happy with it. It holds dimensions very well, I'm the limitation.