I see on your profile that you are into drag racing and scuba diving. Both of those require a lot more technical ability than wiring a switch or outlet.
You should have no trouble.
For one thing - most switches and outlets you will find are essentially color coded.
(someone may have already mentioned this)
Black wires go to 'brass' colored screws, white wires go to 'silver' colored screws and the bare ground wire goes to the green screws.
I have to second what Joe said, though. Unless you just WANT to wire one yourself for the experience - or because it fits the look of your table better --- you aren't saving THAT much money over a ready made switch -- especially if you count your time as valuable.
Paul |