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Too_Many_Tools says...

In about a month, I will be replacing a significant number of power
cords on a variety of metal and wood working machines.

So how long of a cord should a person replace them with?

I have a hard and fast rule that exension cords are never used
in my shop or home. If I find that there's a need for one,
that means I add a power receptacle where the tool or appliance
is in use.

I do on occasion use them out in the garage, but I tend to
keep them under 10 feet or so.

If the tools are fixed, hard wire them or use a short piece
of S cord to a twistlock receptactle. If they are portable,
have enough recptacles available in the use area that a six
foot or so cord on the tool would be adequate.

Jim


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