I have an old short (12') extension cord. It is, by far, my favorite.
Unfortunatley it is has worn out. The cord is totally tangle free. It
never kinks or holds a bend. Just throw it out and its staight. It has
very small ribs running the length of the cord. I have several newer
cords of various lenths, but none hold a candle to this one. I've
checked the borg and Ace and even a few old hardware stores. No luck.
Question: This cord came from Connecticut cira 1960's. Does anyone
know if these cords are still made?
Gary
HAHAHAH No you didn't. You just said what was on your mind, as did I. No
harm done to either one of us. And, I will look forward to seeing you at THE
SALE also!!! <G>
--
"Cartoons don't have any deep meaning.
They're just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh."
Homer Simpson
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"P©WÉ®T©©LMAN ²ºº4" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Jerry Gilreath" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:8pc1c.463888$na.1100505@attbi_s04...
> > Well, fyi, I'll be there with my Craftsman club discount card!!!
> > But, why is it a silly observation? My mom, rest her soul, had a set of
> > lamps circa 1950ish in her attic that had a round, ribbed, rubber cord
on
> > them. They was about 8 foot long or so.Very flexible. I work along side
> > sever I/C and residential electricians and asked them about the cord.
They
> > told me of 2 electrical supply houses in town that still carry that
cord.
> > It's paper wrapped 14 gauge stranded copper conductors. No ground. Mind
> you,
> > I don't use my flexible in -10 degree weather cord for running anything
> but
> > a drop light in a very dim lit area that I have to be working in, but it
> > does exist. I would suggest you rummage through some antique shops and
> > you'll see what I'm talking about. I didn't say I use it for my tools,
nor
> > did he. He was talking about the flexibility of it. Stick to putting the
> > real tool cords on your tools, and the new fangled lamp cords on the
> lamps.
> > It is still gettable from the right places.
> >
> > --
> > "Cartoons don't have any deep meaning.
> > They're just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh."
> > Homer Simpson
> > Jerry© The Phoneman®
>
> Good point...he did not say he was using it for power tool use.....I admit
> it.....I made an ass out of u & me <g>
> Enjoy the sale!
>
> --
> © Jon Down ®
> Convert your HSS to Reversible Carbide now
>
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>
>
I can totally agree with you 100%. I have a 6 foot tall mechanics cabinet
and a shit load of hand tools, all Craftsman. They're good for no more than
I do with them. Admittedly, I have a Craftsman miter saw that I use on
occasion downstairs, and one in the shop that I finally got set up right.
That will go away soon, real soon. And I do have a router that my dad gave
me several years back. I have it sitting in a cabinet out there, have no
desire to use it. Hell, it might not even work now. Only thing I know is,
that sucker don't have a bit of plastic on it. I believe it's tag says
Sears, Roebuck, & Co. on it. I can only assume it is pre Craftsman era?
Dunno. It's an oldie.
On a side note, Kenmore is the same way. Made by General Electric for Sears.
All G.E. insides, and a Kenmore name. Along with a ridiculous price tag. My
son in law is an engineer for G.E. that's how I know. As soon as the
dishwasher, that now sounds like a Mack truck, goes tits up, that'll be the
last G.E. appliance in the house.
--
"Cartoons don't have any deep meaning.
They're just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh."
Homer Simpson
Jerry© The Phoneman®
"P©WÉ®T©©LMAN ²ºº4" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Jerry Gilreath" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:7Ol1c.171787$uV3.729741@attbi_s51...
> > HAHAHAH No you didn't. You just said what was on your mind, as did I. No
> > harm done to either one of us. And, I will look forward to seeing you at
> THE
> > SALE also!!! <G>
>
> LOL
>
> For many years I have serviced their after warranty junk (mostly when the
> customers had already been quoted way too much by Sears for the same
repair
> I might add) so I will not be purchasing anything from their overpriced
then
> discounted tool dept thanks. They have had many tools over the years that
> were very good value (mostly many years back) but way too many were home
use
> tools dressed up like professional tools & aimed at the handyman....get
them
> serviced / fixed before the warranty runs out or buyer beware! Remember I
> know in the most part who made them in the first place, their worst trick
> was having them specially made for Sears with out of the ordinary size,
> shape, voltage etc accessories so you were forced to go back to Sears for
> them. Most towns small or large have a hardware store but not all have a
> Sears, not always convenient.
> Stick to the reputable name brand tools & in the most part you can't go
too
> far wrong.
>
>
> --
> © Jon Down ®
> http://www.stores.ebay.com/jdpowertoolcanada
>
>
Well, fyi, I'll be there with my Craftsman club discount card!!!
But, why is it a silly observation? My mom, rest her soul, had a set of
lamps circa 1950ish in her attic that had a round, ribbed, rubber cord on
them. They was about 8 foot long or so.Very flexible. I work along side
sever I/C and residential electricians and asked them about the cord. They
told me of 2 electrical supply houses in town that still carry that cord.
It's paper wrapped 14 gauge stranded copper conductors. No ground. Mind you,
I don't use my flexible in -10 degree weather cord for running anything but
a drop light in a very dim lit area that I have to be working in, but it
does exist. I would suggest you rummage through some antique shops and
you'll see what I'm talking about. I didn't say I use it for my tools, nor
did he. He was talking about the flexibility of it. Stick to putting the
real tool cords on your tools, and the new fangled lamp cords on the lamps.
It is still gettable from the right places.
--
"Cartoons don't have any deep meaning.
They're just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh."
Homer Simpson
Jerry© The Phoneman®
"P©WÉ®T©©LMAN ²ºº4" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Jerry Gilreath" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:CDa1c.168075$uV3.717598@attbi_s51...
> > "Kunk" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > I have an old short (12') extension cord. It is, by far, my favorite.
> > > Unfortunatley it is has worn out. The cord is totally tangle free. It
> > > never kinks or holds a bend. Just throw it out and its staight. It has
> > > very small ribs running the length of the cord. I have several newer
> > > cords of various lenths, but none hold a candle to this one. I've
> > > checked the borg and Ace and even a few old hardware stores. No luck.
> > >
> > > Question: This cord came from Connecticut cira 1960's. Does anyone
> > > know if these cords are still made?
> > >
> > > Gary
> >
> > Go buy some good lamp cord like it at an electrical retailer and some
ends
> > and make a new one. I've got one just like it, though it's only about
ten
> > foot long now. That's what it is, lamp cord.
> >
> > --
> > "Cartoons don't have any deep meaning.
> > They're just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh."
> > Homer Simpson
> > Jerry© The Phoneman®
>
> I'm sorry but that's got to win the prize for the silliest observation I
> have read in a long time, If you hurry you can catch the 10% off Sears
sale
> too. Thanks for the laugh.
>
> Jon~
>
>
Go buy some good lamp cord like it at an electrical retailer and some ends
and make a new one. I've got one just like it, though it's only about ten
foot long now. That's what it is, lamp cord.
--
"Cartoons don't have any deep meaning.
They're just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh."
Homer Simpson
Jerry© The Phoneman®
"Kunk" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have an old short (12') extension cord. It is, by far, my favorite.
> Unfortunatley it is has worn out. The cord is totally tangle free. It
> never kinks or holds a bend. Just throw it out and its staight. It has
> very small ribs running the length of the cord. I have several newer
> cords of various lenths, but none hold a candle to this one. I've
> checked the borg and Ace and even a few old hardware stores. No luck.
>
> Question: This cord came from Connecticut cira 1960's. Does anyone
> know if these cords are still made?
>
> Gary
"Jerry Gilreath" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:7Ol1c.171787$uV3.729741@attbi_s51...
> HAHAHAH No you didn't. You just said what was on your mind, as did I. No
> harm done to either one of us. And, I will look forward to seeing you at
THE
> SALE also!!! <G>
LOL
For many years I have serviced their after warranty junk (mostly when the
customers had already been quoted way too much by Sears for the same repair
I might add) so I will not be purchasing anything from their overpriced then
discounted tool dept thanks. They have had many tools over the years that
were very good value (mostly many years back) but way too many were home use
tools dressed up like professional tools & aimed at the handyman....get them
serviced / fixed before the warranty runs out or buyer beware! Remember I
know in the most part who made them in the first place, their worst trick
was having them specially made for Sears with out of the ordinary size,
shape, voltage etc accessories so you were forced to go back to Sears for
them. Most towns small or large have a hardware store but not all have a
Sears, not always convenient.
Stick to the reputable name brand tools & in the most part you can't go too
far wrong.
--
© Jon Down ®
http://www.stores.ebay.com/jdpowertoolcanada
"Jerry Gilreath" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:8pc1c.463888$na.1100505@attbi_s04...
> Well, fyi, I'll be there with my Craftsman club discount card!!!
> But, why is it a silly observation? My mom, rest her soul, had a set of
> lamps circa 1950ish in her attic that had a round, ribbed, rubber cord on
> them. They was about 8 foot long or so.Very flexible. I work along side
> sever I/C and residential electricians and asked them about the cord. They
> told me of 2 electrical supply houses in town that still carry that cord.
> It's paper wrapped 14 gauge stranded copper conductors. No ground. Mind
you,
> I don't use my flexible in -10 degree weather cord for running anything
but
> a drop light in a very dim lit area that I have to be working in, but it
> does exist. I would suggest you rummage through some antique shops and
> you'll see what I'm talking about. I didn't say I use it for my tools, nor
> did he. He was talking about the flexibility of it. Stick to putting the
> real tool cords on your tools, and the new fangled lamp cords on the
lamps.
> It is still gettable from the right places.
>
> --
> "Cartoons don't have any deep meaning.
> They're just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh."
> Homer Simpson
> Jerry© The Phoneman®
Good point...he did not say he was using it for power tool use.....I admit
it.....I made an ass out of u & me <g>
Enjoy the sale!
--
© Jon Down ®
Convert your HSS to Reversible Carbide now
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"Jerry Gilreath" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:CDa1c.168075$uV3.717598@attbi_s51...
> "Kunk" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I have an old short (12') extension cord. It is, by far, my favorite.
> > Unfortunatley it is has worn out. The cord is totally tangle free. It
> > never kinks or holds a bend. Just throw it out and its staight. It has
> > very small ribs running the length of the cord. I have several newer
> > cords of various lenths, but none hold a candle to this one. I've
> > checked the borg and Ace and even a few old hardware stores. No luck.
> >
> > Question: This cord came from Connecticut cira 1960's. Does anyone
> > know if these cords are still made?
> >
> > Gary
>
> Go buy some good lamp cord like it at an electrical retailer and some ends
> and make a new one. I've got one just like it, though it's only about ten
> foot long now. That's what it is, lamp cord.
>
> --
> "Cartoons don't have any deep meaning.
> They're just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh."
> Homer Simpson
> Jerry© The Phoneman®
I'm sorry but that's got to win the prize for the silliest observation I
have read in a long time, If you hurry you can catch the 10% off Sears sale
too. Thanks for the laugh.
Jon~
Take a look at the characters that are printed or embossed along the
length of the cordage. If they can still be read, look for a cord
like that, using those characters & numbers.
Barring that, I've got a cord they call a Yellow Jacket (suprise -
it's yellow) that behaves as you describe. Heavy gauge, very long and
very flexible. I've seen them for sale at Ace hardware.
On 2 Mar 2004 15:01:05 -0800, [email protected] (Kunk) wrote:
>I have an old short (12') extension cord. It is, by far, my favorite.
>Unfortunatley it is has worn out. The cord is totally tangle free. It
>never kinks or holds a bend. Just throw it out and its staight. It has
>very small ribs running the length of the cord. I have several newer
>cords of various lenths, but none hold a candle to this one. I've
>checked the borg and Ace and even a few old hardware stores. No luck.
>
>Question: This cord came from Connecticut cira 1960's. Does anyone
>know if these cords are still made?
>
>Gary
On 2 Mar 2004 15:01:05 -0800, [email protected] (Kunk) wrote:
>I have an old short (12') extension cord. It is, by far, my favorite.
>Unfortunatley it is has worn out. The cord is totally tangle free. It
>never kinks or holds a bend. Just throw it out and its staight. It has
>very small ribs running the length of the cord. I have several newer
>cords of various lenths, but none hold a candle to this one. I've
>checked the borg and Ace and even a few old hardware stores. No luck.
>
>Question: This cord came from Connecticut cira 1960's. Does anyone
>know if these cords are still made?
>
>Gary
As I don't have a picture, I don't exactly know what you have, but I
wouldn't be too surprised if it was rubber insulated cord. It is
sometimes sold as heater cord. Good stuff, and you should be able to
buy it by the foot at the local eletrical supply. Make sure you get
the proper wire size for the current you need to carry. Add a good
Hubbel recepticle and plug and you are set to go. Of course, it is
going to be more expensive than almost anything you can buy pre-made.
DLGlos
My brother in law has mostly Sears Crapsman & Canadian Tire Mastercrap tools
& he makes furniture & cabinets (quite well considering) to sell in his
spare time, he's always complaining about them from the radial arm saw &
table saw down to his routers, sanders & drills etc, I asked him why then
does he have so many Crapsman & Mastercrap tools & he replied " 'cos the
wife has a Sears credit card & I have a Canadian Tire one that's why". I
have given him some Makita & Hitachi tools & accessories recently.....no
complaints as yet!
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"Jerry Gilreath" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:7lo1c.109828$4o.129427@attbi_s52...
> I can totally agree with you 100%. I have a 6 foot tall mechanics cabinet
> and a shit load of hand tools, all Craftsman. They're good for no more
than
> I do with them. Admittedly, I have a Craftsman miter saw that I use on
> occasion downstairs, and one in the shop that I finally got set up right.
> That will go away soon, real soon. And I do have a router that my dad gave
> me several years back. I have it sitting in a cabinet out there, have no
> desire to use it. Hell, it might not even work now. Only thing I know is,
> that sucker don't have a bit of plastic on it. I believe it's tag says
> Sears, Roebuck, & Co. on it. I can only assume it is pre Craftsman era?
> Dunno. It's an oldie.
> On a side note, Kenmore is the same way. Made by General Electric for
Sears.
> All G.E. insides, and a Kenmore name. Along with a ridiculous price tag.
My
> son in law is an engineer for G.E. that's how I know. As soon as the
> dishwasher, that now sounds like a Mack truck, goes tits up, that'll be
the
> last G.E. appliance in the house.
>
> --
> "Cartoons don't have any deep meaning.
> They're just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh."
> Homer Simpson
> Jerry© The Phoneman®