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From the "Why Didn't We Think of That" File: Bosch Direct-Connect System |
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Monday, 02 July 2007 |
 Quick. Can you guess the number one cause of power tool failure is? If you guessed "broken power cord", you are spot-on! Broken power cords are very common because:
- Power cords are oftentimes accidentally cut when sawing
- Tools are dragged around by their cords
- Falling tools are sometimes "caught" by their cords, which causes the cord to absorb all of the intertia of the fall.
Power cords are easily the most common power tool part that either fails or is damaged. For safety reasons, a damaged cord should always be replaced immediately. And by "replaced immediately", we don't mean "wrap the damaged part with electrical tape".
Fortunately, most manufacturers are starting to recognize this and are designing their tools with a power cord that's easy to replace in the event of failure. Milwaukee developed the "Quik-Lok" system to make replacing a broken power cord as simple as twisting the old one off and twisting a new one on. However, the end of the cord that connects to the tool uses a special proprietary connector meaning that the downside to this approach is that you have to have a spare Quik-Lok cord handy.
Bosch took the same idea, but made it better. Several saws in the Bosch line are equipped with the "Direct Connect" system and do not have a built-in power cord. Instead, they are designed to attach directly to an extension cord. How smart is that? Now, you can use as long of a cord as you need for your job and if you accidentally chop it in half or otherwise damage it, it's easy to obtain a replacement. It's a simple idea, but a great one!
The cord connector is locked in with a spring-clip, so you can be well-assured that it won''t accidentally get disconnected mid-use. The cord also loops around the back part of the tool to help protect the connectors from being damaged should the saw get dropped or dragged.
The Bosch Direct Connect system is available on select Bosch Reciprocating Saws, Wormdrive Saws, and Circular Saws available from ToolKing.com
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