an old timey switch

[bill70808]

I'm looking for an old timey electrical switch that is kindof shaped like a inverted football (american style) goal post and it was made with copper or brass if I remember correctly. I remember using them in general science class. I would appreciate any help any of ya'll could give me. Thanks ahead of time.

 

[ncsuironman]

i know you can buy the double pole switches at lowes in the little hardware drawers... but if you want one already rusted and such you might need to bust out some boots and go find a dilapidated house somewhere to hunt for them =)

 

[thedap]

search "knife switch" and you should have better luck.

 

[Vaderman]

Sounds like you want a Double Blade knife switch.
Try:
Knife Switches by Filnor

Small(ish) ones here:
Double throw knife switch - Shop sales, stores & prices at TheFind.com

I have a few very small ones myself (though single blade) just cause I think they look cool, but I would love a giant, wall-mounted one and some reason to use it!

They really were used for master switches for power, not just in mad scientist labs.

 

[Sigma-LS]

Good luck on your search man. The steampunk folks on Brass Goggles have all sorts of great sources for this kind of stuff in both modern and vintage and can help you narrow down what you want for what you need.

http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php


I have always wanted to have a medium double knife switch as the power/kill switch on my desktop. I'm just too afraid to break something in the attempt.:cry

 

[bill70808]

thanks to all of ya'll (I'm a southern Guy)

 

[Szyntax]

I've got some. PM me and we'll see if I have one you are looking for