RandyA Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Carl - if you are hesitant to use the power tool because of the two prong plug (no grounding) you can replace the 2-wire cord with a three wire grounding cord by attaching the green wire to the exposed metal case of the tool. I remember when I was about 16 years old polishing my '53 Studebaker Starliner Hardtop Coupe with my Dads electric drill and a wool bonnet. Dad had recently worked on the drill (replaced the trigger). Needless to say it had a polished metal case. I was on damp concrete in the carport when the drill "bit me" and I could not let go of the thing. I danced around yelling bloody murder. Fortunately my Dad was close by and heard my screams and came running, knocking the power cord from the wall socket. After that, he cut the cord off and threw the drill in the garbage can. To this day I prefer cordless drills - maybe that event has something to do with my preference? Quote Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 estate sales and get there early. The old tools go quick. Quote 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted July 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 5 hours ago, RandyA said: Carl - if you are hesitant to use the power tool because of the two prong plug (no grounding) you can replace the 2-wire cord with a three wire grounding cord by attaching the green wire to the exposed metal case of the tool. I remember when I was about 16 years old polishing my '53 Studebaker Starliner Hardtop Coupe with my Dads electric drill and a wool bonnet. Dad had recently worked on the drill (replaced the trigger). Needless to say it had a polished metal case. I was on damp concrete in the carport when the drill "bit me" and I could not let go of the thing. I danced around yelling bloody murder. Fortunately my Dad was close by and heard my screams and came running, knocking the power cord from the wall socket. After that, he cut the cord off and threw the drill in the garbage can. To this day I prefer cordless drills - maybe that event has something to do with my preference? Thanks Randy. As I said they are well built. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.