My board sensor question (yes, another board sensor question)

[Capt Bruce]

I vote for safety first above all other considerations. Those ten functioning digits come in so handy for so many tasks. Please replace the switch.

[Digitalwoodshop]

I agree replace the switch.... BUT if you are really happy with the ability to open the top cover like you are doing now.. You could add a PUSH BUTTON Monetary switch to the top of the cover that lets you "Knowingly" bypass the switch to do what you want Carefully but releasing the button returns the switch to the normal position... Even better idea... Mount a Momentary Push button to the bottom center of the clear cover with a wood knob in the center that lets you hold the button IN to disable the left switch as you lift the lid with the nob to LOOK. That way one hand is protected from getting in trouble by holding the switch and the other can do the jog to position.

AL