Now if one uses a plated male plug that is not plated properly then "yes' it will come off.
Not plated properly? That has squat to do with it. The quality of plating goes out the window when direct contact with a Dremel or other similar device is thrown into the equation. Friction, heat and the subsequent effect from both cant be overlooked.
To date the Furutech plugs are so far still plated. Epoxy will not cause any ill effect to the plastic over time.
So you have tested this theory? What was the time frame used? A week, month or years? If it's anything less then years, I would question the results. As for Furutech, I used Furutech for years and got out of them as the quality dropped. However with that being said I have heard that they have got their shit together again and based on that, I may have to try them out and see if they have in fact gotten any better.....or if it's simply a case of them getting more expensive and thus people figure they are better.
Fire hazard is reaching a bit. Most of the cords out there do not have UL ratings anyway.
It's not reaching, it's thinking ahead. I pay a great deal of attention to this area as I would like my stuff to work 10 years from now problem free and if I don't "reach" as you put it and factor in all possible scenarios, I would be a fool. Anybody can sit around and think they have the next greatest power cord, ic or whatever but very few take into account how whatever it is they are making is going to react over pro-longed use under a variety of different circumstances.
I have also had my cords tested to the CSA, UL and ETL equivalent standards but I cant get them certified as being such as the money involved to get it done is insane. This is the main reason why I don't upgrade my line every few months. Each cord has been tested and subsequently proven to work as I say it will. Every time I upgrade, I'm starting from scratch and as a result, it takes me over a year before I can take it to market.
Now ERS paper has improved every cord I've tried it with including Kimbers special windings. Can't hurt IMO. Try exposing the wire at the IEC end approx 3" and cover the leads with ERS. For me a quieter background was achieved.
No argument here. I never said it didn't work. I just questioned the need for it if the cord in question was properly designed in the first place. But I have to ask. If I have it right you are making a cord that has 3in of wire exposed prior to the IEC? Why? Just to test ERS paper or is it something else? That goes against EVERY termination manufactures installation recommendations and that would include Furutech....and your in violation of almost every electrical code (in North America at least).
Maybe a shootout is in order. Your best cord against my homemade cord. Are ya game ? One philosophy verses another. Might prove interesting for all. Not a challenge or personal thing just a learning experience. There are many ways to skin a Cat as proven by all the powercord manfs out there.
As for a shootout, sure. If you want to have a shootout against one of my cords, knock yourself out. Buy whichever one of my cords you like and have at it. If you want to take on my best, I would suggest that you research the terminations and the outer jacket on my best and pay attention to how any potential EMI or RFI is handled as it's already a non factor.
Sorry but I have been involved in more than my fair share of shootouts over the last few years and I don't have anything to prove.