I need a “switch key” for my early 1960’s Craftsman 10 inch RAS. The switch key is the small “key” that you insert into the plastic switch housing at the top of the arm to turn on the motor. Since I never had a switch key, for years I’ve had the switch housing on mine removed, and I’ve just turned the saw on and off with my finger, but now I’m in the process of restoring the saw to its original paint, etc., and I’ve replaced the switch housing, so I need the key.
Here’s a photo of the switch housing.
Sears parts does sell a switch key, but I can’t be sure that it will be the correct one. So my question is, does anyone who has a Craftsman 10 inch RAS, similar to mine (model number 113.29401), also have their switch key? If so, could you post a photo of it, or could you describe it to me (general dimensions, what it’s made of, etc.)? Maybe I could make one out of plastic, metal, etc.
Thanks,
Louis