power cord for an older Lyman 10 pound pot

[FrankCVA42]

Have an older Lyman 10 pound lead pot that the power cord gave up the ghost quite awhile back. Still full of wheel weight alloy with 2% tin and really don't want to trash it. Does Lyman still make power cords for the older pots?. The pot has two male prongs and the cord has two female holes for the plug. I had thought about tapping the prongs and then using some nuts with crimp on terminals on some wires then using a standard two prong plug for a make shift power cord. Or does anyone have any suggestions?. Frank

 

[Rick]

I think your idea is as good as any, just make a power cord. Or any hardware store should carry appliance replacement cords. Just hard wire one of those in.

 

[RBHarter]

Unless the Bakelite appliance end is falling apart the cord can most likely be repaired . Finding a new plug to fit the old pin spacing and port might be rough . I suppose once apart down to the plug tabs or with correct tabs one could pour a new high temp silicone/RTV plug on the power cord .

 

[RicinYakima]

Measure the distance between the prongs and buy a "waffle iron" cord. Find them in Goodwill for about a buck. Or $5 for a new made in China one.

 

[462]

Old percolator coffee makers used the same setup.

 

[358156 hp]

I agree with Ric & 462. A lot of the older pots I've seen appear to be using equally old appliance cords similar to the ones used on percolators, clothes irons, and the like. Lyman has already discontinued parts for the last series of Mag20s so I doubt they'll be much help here. Take the old cord to an old-time hardware store and see what they can get.

 

[Edward R Southgate]

Might try Grainger .

 

[Petrol & Powder]

I concur with the prior suggestions. An old appliance cord is the easiest solution.
They are ubiquitous and almost free. Many of the old cords had plugs on both ends that could be disassembled and repaired. If the ends are molded, you need to toss it and replace it but even then you're only looking at a few dollars.

 

[Paul Gauthier]

If you have an ACE Hardware somewhere nearby they should have the cord you need. I have purchased several of them for various things, they are a common item.

 

[FrankCVA42]

The old power cord went MIA sometime ago. The female part of the plug was all corroded and definitely past it's sell by date. Next time when I go into town there is a Goodwill so will stop in and see what if anything they have. Really don't want to just throw it out as it's full of alloy. 10 pounds is a lot of bullets. thanks for all the suggestions and help. Frank

 

[Mowgli Terry]

Thanks for the info yet again. I was given a virtually unused condition Lyman pot with Potter boldly cast into the orange base. When the cord was unwrapped the insulation made a crackling sound. Looks like I'm going to head out with cord to find a replacement.

 

[RicinYakima]

Why would you think it is a Lyman pot, when it has Potter cast into the base? Potter invented the electric lead pot for home casters.

 

[Mowgli Terry]

Mainly because it is marked Lyman. The Potter was left off on later identical models.

 

[RicinYakima]

It would be nice to see a picture. Not saying you are in error, but I've never seen a pot that had Potter on the base that wasn't made by Potter.

Potter made electric pots from about 1936 to 1972.

 

[Mowgli Terry]

I'll be glad to get the information. Being new here I do not know how to post pictures. When I saw the pot it seemed odd. Stick with me it's in the other house. It came from a friend who is a hoarder. I have half a Dillon Square Deal B he is going to pass along.

 

[RicinYakima]

Posting pictures is easy. after you write you post, there is a rectangle that says "Attach files with paper clip". You then go to your file and push open and there it is in your message.

Here is a Model E Potter with three way switch for either 400 watts or 700 watts of heat.

 

[Mowgli Terry]

Thanks for the help. I'll give it a shot tomorrow morning. I had done some searches on Potter and Lyman. It's not top heavy with info out there. More later.

 

[RicinYakima]

I know, I belong to the Antique Reloading Tool Collectors Association. Not that many people have an interest in old tools.

 

[Mowgli Terry]

Look how much information we come across accidentally. I did run into what was claimed to be a large two handled ladle that was Lyman and Potter marked. I wonder if Potter was bought out by Lyman. This would explain the use of both names. That buy out was possibly similar to Lachmiller being bought out by RCBS. I'm going down that rabbit hole on the slimmest of evidence. More info tomorrow

 

[RicinYakima]

Lyman sold Potter electric pots until they marketed their own, about 1936 to the mid 1960's. Mr. Potter retired to Florida in the 1950's but continued to make reloading presses and pots. However, he made his money on electric boat winches that you could bolt onto to a runabout tow trailer and run off your car battery. I have lots of information and pictures if you are ever interested. He was a very good engineer and made a good living off of his inventions.