Replacing 2 prong tool cords

[mike93lx]

I want to replace the cords on my table saw and miter saw with longer ones, probably 25 ft. Both have factory 2 prong cords.

I am striking out on finding high quality, 14 or larger, 25ft cords to use. I would rather have molded-on plugs. Cords need to be very flexible

I could use 14/3 and abandon the ground, but i would rather not.

Any recommendations?

 

[brewchief]

I would buy 12-2 SOOW cord and put ends on it, it might not be real easy to find in stores but is readily available online.

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[driftpin]

Would you add a ground to your chassis of each tool? I've bought 12 ga 2 conductor stranded & a ground molded plug cords at Costco. If it's 50 ft, cut it in two, add the ends.

Even HFT has 12 ga 2 conductor & a ground cords in both 12 and 14 ga., and in 25' and 50'.

If this isn't suitable for you, follow Rosanna Danna Danna's advice:
"Never-mind!"

 

[tre873]

Extension cord and cut the female end off?

 

[sberry]

It ain't super flexible but I found 12 at Menards, 25 ft, 15$

 

[Jim greengo]

Most ungrounded tools are double insulated.

 

[walta]

Most ungrounded tools are double insulated.

Not true if the tool was made before 1970.


Walta

 

[mike93lx]

Not true if the tool was made before 1970.


Walta

Not a concern here. These are all new tools

 

[mike93lx]

It ain't super flexible but I found 12 at Menards, 25 ft, 15$

I really want flexible. I use this stuff in all weather and need cords that will lay flat

 

[metlmunchr]

Type SJEOW cord will stay really flexible down to temperatures below zero. Every cord of that type I've seen has a blue jacket. I think its unlikely you'll find one in 2 conductor though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FYVYRDM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

There's another seller on Amazon who has 2 of the 25 footers for about $55.

 

[Jim greengo]

Not true if the tool was made before 1970.


Walta

That's why I said most,I dont come across many pre 70s power tools these days.

 

[tre873]

$23.37 for 25ft on eBay

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/264052268437

 

[sberry]

They sell cord from the spool at the box stores, you need to put ends on though. I have some 2 conductor for this.

 

[koditten]

I'm the opposite.

I changed all my 2 prong plugs to 3 prong. Saves lots of time plugging in the hand power tool not having to figure out the polarity.

 

[mike93lx]

They sell cord from the spool at the box stores, you need to put ends on though. I have some 2 conductor for this.

I'll have to price out some high quality plugs to see whaf the difference is. Probably easier and cheaper buying 3 prong 25' cords since i only have a few tools to do

 

[checkthisout]

I'm the opposite.

I changed all my 2 prong plugs to 3 prong. Saves lots of time plugging in the hand power tool not having to figure out the polarity.

Yeah plus this gives the plug extra support so the prongs don't bend as easily.

 

[sberry]

I'll have to price out some high quality plugs to see whaf the difference is. Probably easier and cheaper buying 3 prong 25' cords since i only have a few tools to do

There are lots of plugs on the shelf. You might look in a couple stores and a couple models but it seems I have found some in the store not all that bad for 3 or 4$. Good enough for common power tools. Economy is good despite some contrary opinion. It promotes replacement and repair if its reasonable and affordable.

 

[mike93lx]

If you do this say good bye to using GFI circuits. Most older tools/appliances bond the neutral to the unit.

Huh?

 

[ssdave]

If you do this say good bye to using GFI circuits. Most older tools/appliances bond the neutral to the unit.

Really? Not from what I've seen! That makes everyone that touches the tool an alternative path to ground, and subject to shock.

 

[JRC3]

Extension cord and cut the female end off?

That's what I always do too. It's cheaper and there are usually more options in length and such.

 

[mike93lx]

That's what I always do too. It's cheaper and there are usually more options in length and such.

Same here, that's just usually for 3 wire tools.

 

[astroracer]

I'll be the odd man out here. A good extension cord will plug right in... Buy 1 nice cord, use it on either machine and also with other tools as the need arises... Why wrap all that cord up into a single use machine when you can use it whenever and wherever it is needed? Just asking the question...
Mark

 

[mike93lx]

I'll be the odd man out here. A good extension cord will plug right in... Buy 1 nice cord, use it on either machine and also with other tools as the need arises... Why wrap all that cord up into a single use machine when you can use it whenever and wherever it is needed? Just asking the question...
Mark

I have nice cords and swap around right now. That's exactly what i am trying to deal with as it is terrible to work with.

I don't have a fixed workshop, so my tools move around. I want to be able to plug in everything and not have to mess around with switching cords when i move from my miter saw to my table saw to band saw to sander, etc.

Since i can never use most of them without extension cords, i would rather not have to find one when needed.

 

[checkthisout]

If you do this say good bye to using GFI circuits. Most older tools/appliances bond the neutral to the unit.

Uh oh. New guy.

 

[checkthisout]

I have nice cords and swap around right now. That's exactly what i am trying to deal with as it is terrible to work with.

I don't have a fixed workshop, so my tools move around. I want to be able to plug in everything and not have to mess around with switching cords when i move from my miter saw to my table saw to band saw to sander, etc.

Since i can never use most of them without extension cords, i would rather not have to find one when needed.

The long cords are definitely much nicer.

Besides having a cord that is always with the tool, the other benefit is that you don't have a cord connection close to the tool that hangs up on stuff when you're dragging it around.

 

[mike93lx]

The long cords are definitely much nicer.

Besides having a cord that is always with the tool, the other benefit is that you don't have a cord connection close to the tool that hangs up on stuff when you're dragging it around.

Yup.

At this point, i will probably buy a couple 14/3 extension cords and abandon the ground. A single Hubble 1-15 plug is $10 and i don't want cheap, light duty plugs, so extension cords seem like the better option.

 

[JRC3]

The ground also helps it stay plugged in better.