[Boatanchors] line cord question

[RAY FRIESS]

This may seem to be a silly question, especially from someone who has been a ham for 50 years, but I just wanted to make sure I was understanding what the current meaning or vernacular is.

When talking about changing the old two wire power cord to a current three wire cord on a boat anchor, are we just talking about connecting the hot and neutral to the power transformer (through a fuse of course) and then the ground wire to the chassis of the rig?  Or is there something I'm missing?

When restoring and using boatanchor gear, I have not really worried about it, but I do notice that on SOME gear one can get a slight tickle when touching the cabinet of one piece while touching another piece.   About the same sensation as touching the tongue to the old 9 volt batteries to see if they are still good.   (grin)

Anyhow ...  please no poking fun at an old timer.  I can still and want to learn.    (hi hi)