scratchedup
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Any ideas on a simple fix for a worn out rubber coated 120v power cord? Its been great saw but its over 20 years old and it would be nice to have a new HD power cord.
portable saw 120v replacement cord
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check ereplacementparts.com for an exact fit
also I have found Makita strain reliefs to be quite universal .
also I have found Makita strain reliefs to be quite universal .
RTM
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Saw these guys mentioned here. They have both cords and strain reliefs, but you have to think a bit to get a good match. I bought some for a Hole Hawg, and a B&D Dynafile tool. Had to trim the strain relief a bit on the B&D, but expected that on an obsolete item. Still waiting on time to do the Hole Hawg.
Eurton Electric Online Store
electric power tool and appliance cords with strain relief, black & decker, dewalt, milwaukee, makita, porter cable, bosch, skil,
store.eurtonelectric.com
speed bump
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You should be able to take the handle apart and swap the cord out. Most decent places will sell a replacement cord and strain reliefs.
The carpenter answer is to get a 20 ft piece of 14-2 SO cord and a plug.
The carpenter answer is to get a 20 ft piece of 14-2 SO cord and a plug.
RTM
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Can you define Decent Places? My local Ace, and HD, have been big strikeouts for quality. I was using extension cords and cutting off the female end for a while.
speed bump
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home depot gave up on selling anything resembling service parts for tools a long time ago, at least around here. They do have generic replacement cords, but they **** and are expensive. Cutting the female end off an extension cord is probably the best you'll do, without ordering one. As a bonus, you can put a long cord on it, and not need an extension cord for a lot of uses. (only do that if you're not on an osha regulated job site.) I did that on my miter saw, and it's so nice to be able to set it up wherever, and just plug it in. (I even found one the right color to match the factory cord, and the right diamter to reuse the factory strain relief.)
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scratchedup
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all good...really looking more for strain relief ideas...thanks
If there's enough room inside the housing any decent cord grip will work. MCM has hundreds of them listed. Funny, even though I rarely use them I've always saved heavy duty cords from appliances that were being scrapped.
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/cord-grips/
seber
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Amazon
I searched ereplacementparts.com, searched "Porter cable circular saw", picked a random number, and got this https://www.ereplacementparts.com/strain-reliever-p-58236.html
I was going to use something like this on a rebuilt extension cord...
these will probably need modification to get them in the tool handle.
A good electrical cable would be something like SOOW in a 14/3, a 12/3 would probably work also.
www.wireandcableyourway.com
Then good metal end on it and you should be good. I keep thinking I will replace mine but just haven't yet. I bought some battery BOSCH saws and hate them compared to my 30yo PC saw.
these will probably need modification to get them in the tool handle.
A good electrical cable would be something like SOOW in a 14/3, a 12/3 would probably work also.
14/3 SOOW Portable Cord 600V UL/CSA
SOOW Flexible Portable Cord. Cut to length - sold by the Foot.
Then good metal end on it and you should be good. I keep thinking I will replace mine but just haven't yet. I bought some battery BOSCH saws and hate them compared to my 30yo PC saw.
BreeStephany
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As other suggested, you can likely find a direct replacement on ereplacementparts.com, you can source a "universal" strain relief and molded end replacement cord off of Eurton.
My go-to for most power tool cords is Skil's 95104L replacement cord if you want a molded plug end cord.
If you want a longer cord, I would suggest replacing the strain relief with one from Eurton and then using a quality 14ga SOOW cord and a good quality 125V 15A Hubbell cord end.
Just my two cents.
My go-to for most power tool cords is Skil's 95104L replacement cord if you want a molded plug end cord.
If you want a longer cord, I would suggest replacing the strain relief with one from Eurton and then using a quality 14ga SOOW cord and a good quality 125V 15A Hubbell cord end.
Just my two cents.
If you can find a direct replacement online, then obviously that's the way to go. I bought a few replacement cords from McMaster 10+ years ago, and they were excellent quality, but not a direct fit; they took some filing to make them work.
nadogail
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I took my saw to a Black & Decker Service Shop when it needed a new cord; that was 25 years ago.