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notbillcosby:

The one in there right now is just a metal toggle very similar to the one shown here. The latching pushbutton is pretty sweet too, but this switch is hidden on top of the cab, so whatever's cheapest is probably the name of the game for me. There's a round quarter-sized hole cut in the cab, and the switch is mounted to a piece of metal that is screwed into the wood.

PL1:

How about this one for an inexpensive option?



Use a metal piece to mount the switch the same way.


Scott

paigeoliver:

6 Amps should cut it if it is just for your mame cabinet, it shouldn't even top much more than 3 amps at power up unless you are running some serious aftermarket lights or amplifiers.


--- Quote from: notbillcosby on December 03, 2012, 12:56:01 am ---Thanks for the replies! These are all good points that I didn't think about. I'm used to working on small, passive stuff like electric guitars :-p

The switch reads:

3A 250V
6A 125V
1/4 HP
120-240V
AC ONLY


None of that spells 10 amps to me. I've got a good electronics supply store locally that would have what I need  what do I ask for?

And, does it matter if the wire I use is solid core or stranded? Maybe that isn't even an option at 12 gauge...?

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