Installing a 3-Prong Grounded Power Cord on a Vintage Delta Drill Press

By Mike attempts | Apr 07, 2021
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Replacing the old 2-prong plug on my 1937 Delta DP-220 drill press with a 3-prong grounded power cord. The only time you'll see a newer tool with a 2-prong plug is if the electrical components are double insulated, denoted by a double square symbol. If the tool is not double insulated, it should have a 3-prong grounded plug. If you have a metal tool with a 2-prong plug and there's an electrical short, your body will become the path of least resistance for the electricity. Just to be clear, I am not an electrician. Electricity can be very dangerous so proceed at your own risk. See the links below for the parts and tools I used:

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