New Figurematic Today

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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.
>