Should I replace these cords?

[mark kosse]

Bought some old machines this weekend. I'm not sure if I should replace these or not. :)

[Dick Brown]

Depends on if you prefer your shop or a pile of ashes. Look like something you might get a "Kick" out of when plugging them in!

[Michael Weber]

Nah, what could go wrong?

[Charles Wiggins]

Just plug them in and leave them unattended for several hours. If your shop is still there later, they're okay and don't need to be replaced.

[Gerry Grzadzinski]

I've been afraid to plug in much better cords than those. :eek:

[mike holden]

If you have to ask the question, you KNOW the answer!

[mark kosse]

Nah, what could go wrong?

That there is funny folks.

[mark kosse]

If you have to ask the question, you KNOW the answer!

they always say if you have to explain the joke didn't work.

[joe maday]

A little blue painters tape....Good as new!

[Jerome Stanek]

Just say hold my beer and watch this

[Doug Garson]

I suggest you check the date on your computer. Today is not April 1st. ��

[larry senen]

i've been sayin it for years,,," nothin funny bout woodwork"

[glenn bradley]

Don't be a wuss. A little cosmetic issue is nothing to be worried about; plug 'er in :D.

Seriously, what a cook job. Whoa-nelly.

[Erik Christensen]

perfect way to test your circuit breaker sizing..... I would have a fire extinguisher in hand and talk your most gullible buddy into plugging it in.... use a wood broom handle to turn it on and have your wife in the doorway with video cam for the internal fireworks display and the fire dept on speed dial

life can be boring - live a little and take a stroll on the wild side -

[Steve Peterson]

Why in the heck would you take the time to ask a bunch of strangers on the internet. It would be much quicker to just plug it in and see if it works. :)

Steve

[Mike Cutler]

A layer or two of duct tape and you're good to go. :D

[Garth Almgren]

Wait - are those electrical cords?? :confused:
And here I thinking they were some sad looking bungees or something.

(not really, but still wow!)

[mark kosse]

Just say hold my beer and watch this

Another fabulous response!

[Jim Becker]

Put the hot dogs on the sticks before you plug these in... you will not have much time for cooking before you loose power... ;) :) :D

In all seriousness, it's a best practice to very carefully check over things like this for any used tool purchase and I'm glad you posted this thread. Rewiring something like this is inexpensive and generally easy and makes for peace of mind. Many used tools may not have cords that look that, um...well...far gone...but they may still be dangerous and deteriorated in hidden ways.

[mark kosse]

i've been sayin it for years,,," nothin funny bout woodwork"

Im a high school woodshop teacher. Your right, it's not funny. Hilarious would be a better word most days in class.

[mark kosse]

Just say hold my beer and watch this

A great one!

[Julie Moriarty]

Bought some old machines this weekend. I'm not sure if I should replace these or not. :)
You have a great start on a cheap, homemade arc welder! Now all you have to do is perfect it and you will be a millionaire!

[Bruce Wrenn]

Enco (USE-ENCO.COM) carries replacement power cords. Unfortunately for you, their 25% off and free shipping ended last night.

[lowell holmes]

How often do we need to inspect all of the wiring in our shops? It is easy to become careless. I think I will check all of the receptacles and chords in my shop today.