120v plug with locking mechanism

Is this an option or no? Neutrik power connectors; not bulky, but its not a standard NEMA 5-15P. It can be connected/disconnected while live. 20amp IIRC.

I nipped the cords on a bunch of my smaller hand tools and sanding tools (Dremels, belt/palm sanders, etc...). Made a few extension cords of varying lengths and a couple short pigtail adapters. No knots of cords when storing tools, get to ditch the junk PVC cords with flexy rubber, positive connection, and gives me an excuse for why I can't lend out my power tools.

Its also great for dust collection setups: marry an extension cord with a vac hose and you've got a convenient, tidy, 1pc setup.

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@keeena yea, that's pretty close except it's not standard.. But that's close to the idea. Not too pricey.
I'm going to give my idea a try.. If it doesn't work, those are pretty close to fitting the requirements. They are narrow, don't look like they will hang up on anything.

edit: oh that price was from the UK w/out shipping. they are a little pricey.. Ok, Mouser has them reasonably. Others are double their price.
 
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@woodchucker I believe these people have what you want. About 30 years ago a Canadian company patented a cord locking system that was the normal extension cord plug size. It was so strong, you could haul a hammer drill up a ladder.... by the cord. (not a good idea BTW).

These guys make plugs that use the same mechanism:


I see they no longer offer locking connectors, but want to make you the cords instead. sigh.
 
I'm not seeing anything there @Dabbler that looks like what I want. The closest I see is what I found originally in a locking connector. By comparison to what Keeena found, they were much more $$$$.
 
I think you could try velcro. Or duct tape. Not ideal but I doubt you’ll find a perfect solution
 
@woodchucker The domestic ones here were also very expensive. I bought one, at I think 40$. The locking cable guys were the only ones i know that use the same lock. The connector was rated at 80lbs (!!). I'm sure original guys are out of business now. Just too expensive to make, and too small a market.

An alternative is is to make a board or plate that will put a bend in the cable of about 90 degrees with a hole for each wire. So any pull on the wire has to overcome the friction of the bend. I'll try to sketch something out this afternoon if you are interested.
 
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@woodchucker The domestic ones here were also very expensive. I bought one, at I think 40$. The locking cable guys were the only ones i know that use the same lock. The connector was rated at 80lbs (!!). I'm sure original guys are out of business now. Just too expensive to make, and too small a market.

An alternative is is to make a board or plate that will put a bend in the cable of about 90 degrees with a hole for each wire. So any pull on the wire has to overcome the friction of the bend. I'll try to sketch something out this afternoon if you are interested.
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Not at this time. I am going to try the simple velcro solution. I am in the middle of painting some shelves for my son... So I hope to get to it later tonight to try one of my sanders.
 
well, I decided to modify one of the sanders.. and I can't find my crimp connectors in that size. I know I have them, just don't know where they are right now. I have larger , but they won't fit on the brush holder, or the barrel crimp that goes inside the switch. I can tin the switch wire, but can't fit the brush holder. What's funny is they are always laying around being pushed from place to place when I don't need them... I might take a look at the bosch next.
 
Here's the thing you want: a locking female socket:

Locking Extension Cords, 25 Feet Long, Yellow

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