Thanks to everyone for all of the great answers.  It makes me feel better just knowing it isn't just my saw.  As much as I love Ole Yeller, I can tolerate an idiosyncrasy or two.

 

When I built my shop I used kitchen counters and tops for my work bench.  I have a tall stool that I sit on to saw, and my feet don't quite reach the floor.  For that reason, I have never used a foot switch, so that option is probably out for me.

 

Bill, I think you hit the nail on the head.  A heavier swich is probably the route to take.  On the other hand, for no more often that it attacks me, I will probably just live with it.  Like I said, I'm just glad to hear that it isn't just my saw, or some indication that my saw is  about to bite the dust.

 

Thanks again to everyone for their contribution.  This is the kind of thread that makes these sites worthwhile, in my opinion.  I'm sure that there are many old grouches like me who don't know other scrollers in their area.  This gives us a chance to visit with other scrollers, share ideas and knowledge and let everyone around benefit from it.

 

Arnie