I use the twist lok for machines that always get used in the same place. In my case, the table saw is fixed. I have a jointer and planer that roll-out to fixed locations when I use them. I have 2' pigtails that hang down from the twist lok. When they are not in use, I just coil them up near the twist lok. For other stuff (drills, sanders, etc.) used in the middle of the shop, I have two rigs like this one:
It is a swivel arm that is 3 1/2 feet long and rotates around the base over a 300 degree arc. I would love to see pictures of your setup. I am sure yours is more flexible.
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale S
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 9:40 PM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DIY] Traveling outlets
I like the twist locks and have used them, but opted for the traveler because I can let it hang at eye level if I want and push it back to the wall when I wish to have it out of the way. I got tired of getting a step ladder to change the plug in the ceiling.
That laying on the floor is the reason I'm mounting one of my air hoses directly to the rolling work bench, and BTY I have found air hoses that stay soft and rag limp down to well below zero, no more fighting stiff rubber hoses, plus they are a florescent green and easy to see, seeing is important when you are old.
Dale in the Flatlands
Bob Davis wrote:
You have to lay them on the floor where you can trip over them and they get in the way in a shop environment. I just had some wiring done for my garage shop and added some twist-lok receptacles in the ceiling in the middle of the garage.
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