Sanded my power cord

[Mousefield]

Well did a dumb thing yesterday. Was in the barn building a new goat pen and was using my belt sander. All of a sudden it stopped so went over the electrical panel and reset the breaker. Sander still did not work so had a look at it, then noticed the cord had got caught in the sander and had been partly cut through. It was only about 10 inches that got damaged so cut out that piece and spliced and soldered it. Runs good as new now. I try and be careful but just took a few seconds of inattention. Just glad it was not a shocking experience.

 

[jinman]

Well did a dumb thing yesterday. Was in the barn building a new goat pen and was using my belt sander. All of a sudden it stopped so went over the electrical panel and reset the breaker. Sander still did not work so had a look at it, then noticed the cord had got caught in the sander and had been partly cut through. It was only about 10 inches that got damaged so cut out that piece and spliced and soldered it. Runs good as new now. I try and be careful but just took a few seconds of inattention. Just glad it was not a shocking experience.

Last year I was using my angle grinder and slipped. Yep! I ground a nice clean 1/2" square chunk of skin off my wrist. Gloves? Nah! I don't need gloves for this little job. Don't ask me how many hoses I've mowed. . .sigh!

 

[Tig]

Things can get caught in those darn sanders. Glad you were not hurt. I'm not sure why I am admitting this next part but I once pulled the belt sander trigger with my other hand supporting the belt. My index finger got sucked into the guard. I just kind of stared in awe of my stupidity while I used my other hand to turn the belt backwards to release my skinned finger. My wife wanted me to go for stitches but I saw no point since there was nothing to stitch. During a regular check up a week or so later my doctor inquired about my bandaged finger. When I told her about it, she gave me that same "wow you are stupid" awestruck look. Not sure if it was because of how I injured myself or if it was because I was treating the wound with ointment and band aids. She prescribed a more comprehensive treatment.

 

[NSBound]

Well did a dumb thing yesterday. ... noticed the cord had got caught in the sander and had been partly cut through.

I've done that - twice - with my Skil saw.

 

[Thomas]

Welcome to the club.
More than once I've trim cord or two ;(
Seems newer the power tool hard to replace cord.

 

[Bedlam]

I usually look at it as a good thing to happen when I slice a cord.I just use another saved cord from a vacuum. they are much longer, then I don't need to use and extension.
Also a good trick Ive found ,When working and I find my "cheap' wal mart circular saw isn't right there Ill borrow a Friends .His is an expensive one.Ill run it through a bit of wood. then hold it in a way he doesn't see the cord and saw
HA Ymmmmm. gosh
and stare at it. He will think you cut the cord off.Maybe i will even add more like you have any electric tape?
LOL

 

[woodlandfarms]

Electric hedge trimmer. Twice.

 

[deerefan]

Electric hedge trimmer. Twice.

My mother in law has an electric lawnmower for her little backyard. I'm waiting for the "I cut the chord" phone call.

 

[jwstewar]

I did the belt sander trick a few years ago with my DeWalt belt sander. Sucked the cord up into the plastic housing. Damaged the cord and broke several pieces on the belt sander. I ended up having to take in in for service as I couldn't figure out how to get it all apart.:ashamed: It think it ended up costing me about $110 to get it fixed. Hated to spend it, but it wasn't that old and I paid $260 for it. BTW, that didn't include a new cord so it still has black electrical tape on it.

 

[wvpolekat]

Electric hedge trimmer. Twice.

I sacrificed the tip of my pinky finger to prevent cutting the cord on one.

 

[Ken]

Being left handed and having to push the safty button before using most of the new equipment learned to hold the power cord with the handle of the tool. This keeps the cord on top of what ever tool you are using and seldom gets mixed up with the tool. sander with the cord at the rear and close to the material seems to encourage getting caught.
And skill saws designed to cut the cord. While trying to figure out which button to push to start the saw. Do Safety men ever use tools ?
ken

 

[bota7800]

Being left handed and having to push the safty button before using most of the new equipment learned to hold the power cord with the handle of the tool. This keeps the cord on top of what ever tool you are using and seldom gets mixed up with the tool. sander with the cord at the rear and close to the material seems to encourage getting caught.
And skill saws designed to cut the cord. While trying to figure out which button to push to start the saw. Do Safety men ever use tools ?
ken

If by "Skilsaw" you mean a worm drive, it is well designed and safe but it is designed for a right-handed person. I grew up using a left-blade worm drive and prefer it. I now have a right blade circular saw and have never liked it as well because the motor is in the way for watching the cut. If I were left-handed my preference would be reversed. If you go to woodworking or carpentry sites you will see neverending discussions about which is better with strong opinions and good reasons on both sides- it is a very personal preference.

 

[Egon]

Do Safety men ever use tools

Are you referring to the tools one uses with your hands or the ones between the ears you were born with?:laughing:

 

[arrabil]

Electric hedge trimmer. Twice.

Never could sever the cord itself, but twice I've had the thing shaking in my arms as I'm absorbing wall current and can't follow the instructions from my brain to drop it!

 

[Ken]

If by "Skilsaw" you mean a worm drive, it is well designed and safe but it is designed for a right-handed person. I grew up using a left-blade worm drive and prefer it. I now have a right blade circular saw and have never liked it as well because the motor is in the way for watching the cut. If I were left-handed my preference would be reversed. If you go to woodworking or carpentry sites you will see neverending discussions about which is better with strong opinions and good reasons on both sides- it is a very personal preference.

I agree that the left -blade "skill saw" is good to use. and still carry one in work box. Had worn one to the point is was loose and worn and at a yard sale found one for $15.00 purchased quickly.
My problem is the safty on the mitor saw. using left handed have to reach over handle to push in button before the saw will start then return grip on the wood being cut. some times the cut gets wobbled instead of a true 45 deg.
Working at a large gas co. the safty man cut all power cords at 6 to 8 inches long. then had us put on new plugs. The idea was that should we get a shock the movement would unplug from the extension cord.
Glad never saw it needed.
ken