Makita power cord anyone?

**Woodwould** · 30th May 2009, 12:48 PM

I bought a DeWalt ROS a while ago and I used it for the first time this morning. The tool itself is alright (though the top of it wobbles around like the shaft is bent), but the real issue I have with it is the power cord. It's about half an inch thick and as compliant as a length of steel rod. It's so stiff that it was hampering the progress of the sanding.

I presume the cold weather isn't helping matters, but I checked one of my Makita power tools, as I always remember them having exceptionally compliant cords, and even in todays cool temperature, it was soft.

Does anyone have a defunct Makita power tool that they would be willing to sell me the cord from?

**tea lady** · 31st May 2009, 01:43 AM

I've got a dead mouse sander. Its a Dewalt I'm pretty sure. You are welcome to the cord off that.

Why don't you just get another length of cord? Prolly cost as much as the post on this one.

**Lignum** · 31st May 2009, 02:50 AM

any old cord will do. it wont affect the quality of your work

**justinmcf** · 31st May 2009, 08:41 AM

whats the craic woodwould,

if you go to an electrical wholesaler with the old cord, they will sell a new one for under $10.
i have done the same lately, the electrical shop explained to me that power tool cords generally have only 2 live wires inside, no earth i think.

i am no expert with electrical, the wholesale shops which the electricians use are the best shops to go to, they give you great advice.

regards, justin.

**Woodwould** · 31st May 2009, 10:07 AM

Thanks all. I could swap power cords with another defunct appliance, but I thought as the Makita cords are quite robust and extremely compliant, I would put a call out for one first.

I really can't understand why DeWalt employed such a stout cord on such a light weight tool in the first place. One of the kinks in the cord kept catching on the front edge of the bench, causing the sander to dig in. I tried to untangle the cord, but I couldn't even straighten it using a hot air gun. Proper daft!

**tea lady** · 1st June 2009, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Woodwould

Thanks all. I could swap power cords with another defunct appliance, but I thought as the Makita cords are quite robust and extremely compliant, I would put a call out for one first.

I really can't understand why DeWalt employed such a stout cord on such a light weight tool in the first place. One of the kinks in the cord kept catching on the front edge of the bench, causing the sander to dig in. I tried to untangle the cord, but I couldn't even straighten it using a hot air gun. Proper daft!

Sounds liek a well worded complaint letter could be in order too.

Just for fun mind.

**VEK TOOLS** · 1st June 2009, 07:38 AM

Sounds a bit odd, if you take it to a dewalt service centre im sure they would sort it out for you, some of the older cables on the old tools were pretty rigid, most the new tools come with flexible cords.

dewalt service listing link:

http://www.dewalt.com.au/serviceagents/

**Woodwould** · 1st June 2009, 08:33 AM

Thanks for the info.

**mac_man_luke** · 1st June 2009, 12:49 PM

A good option if your looking at replacing it is silicon based cable, generally used in stage lighting because of its temperature resistance but its very very flexible!

**Woodwould** · 1st June 2009, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by mac_man_luke

A good option if your looking at replacing it is silicon based cable, generally used in stage lighting because of its temperature resistance but its very very flexible!

Thanks. I'm sure Makita cords are silicone; thay have that greasy feel to them.

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