Quote Originally Posted by Rambozo View Post
You got your first post in while I was still writing.
This was perfect for the Hitachi with the left side mounted slide switch. Puts it right up front. Not sure how ergonomic a paddle switch one would be. I see the top mounted HF switch has finger room, but isn't ideal. I read where someone used a HF plugin foot switch to make it super quick and easy to use.
I did have to offset mine a little because of where the Hitachi spindle lock button is.
This switch works OK, but like you said you have to stick a finger in there AND lock it. No bad though, foot pedal is a great idea. The gear head hits the vise and it misses a little travel.