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Adding a ring light to a 1981 Draper Tools PD-16 'Drilling Machine' 1981 Mascot Tools (Floor Standing Pillar Drill)

TheJay

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Hey everyone, I have a very old pillar drill press from 1981 (Draper). It has a green on and red off button on the side. I wondered how I can take power from the drill press when the green/black button is pressed and turn it off when the red button is pressed?

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Even better, how could I connect a three way switch so that I can turn it on and off manually, as well as having a position for automatic.
 
Thanks for confirming, will do.

Trying to understand the switch situation.

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For always on, I take the feed from the bottom contact(s) of the off button?

For motor on, I take the feed from the top contact(s) of the on button/motor?

For off?

The cables for the LED light are significantly smaller than the mains, is that a problem? If so, how to rectify? Is this what I need? Full Power Led Driver AC110-240V Dc 12V 2a 24V 1a Led Adapter or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164958853389 or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394682169824?itmmeta=01HXCC7AKMR641MM9F4AJ4DYRM&hash=item5be4e3f9e0:g:SEEAAOSwALFki5Sa&itmprp=enc:AQAJAAAA8G7AEIBtOLMDx2cQIM0P1Snp9xttUcmH1+bWyq5e9BfvHFUCrJuh4U2z/QX+jxdxOHBDZjYUqssGA7ebMptODrIcmjba/Qfqb6S2+wN97UN+L3sUSamTXiA7ZTuiL8wlBOBfhh0aZ7+7NwfupjnBHScTcPInZBaMQMRrZUrysJuZhNHZ09bz5fF4jW9okNYk+lllx85HPD2FgTj2oK5l5iw8+wX20l5hK4bcxigx9TP+IZkQdLpq9pwoHkm9CMeQ2of8yQ/wOdMNo69HhTPpZa1bdthNFR8WCf1ObR1lqcLSd7fyFUUbyE/qWKwU5tCJaw==|tkp:Bk9SR_6pnYzrYw ?

Lastly, what is the wiring configuration for the switch to function this way? I have that very impressive diagram from our kind member, but I really need to understand in real terms using images rather than drawings. The wiring for the LED includes a small board inside the black plastic container seen in the photo. Is that a 24-12v thing?
 
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