Thanks for the tip and yes it's circular with two cylindrical prongs. This
unit was made in 1953.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Shoppa" <shoppa_classiccmp at trailing-edge.com>
To: <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: New Figurematic Today
[Marchant
figurematic 8ADX] Anyone know a source for a power cord
for this machine?
Is it circular with two cylindrical prongs in the jack? This
was semi-common on office equipment in the 40's/50's/60's. I don't
know where to buy them new, but keep an eye open for other office
equipment from that era.
If you can find similar shape/size contacts in any of the "modern"
plug/receptacle lines, one common technique is to crimp the contacts
onto wires and then mold (using epoxy, hard silicone/RTV, etc.) a
new plug around them.
For just dinking around many of us have been known to use alligator
clips :-).
Tim.