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Andy

wrote:
What would be the minimum
wattage size of a generator to run something like a 15 amp Milwaukee
chop saw or circular saw? I only play on running one thing at a time
from the generator; I won't be running multiple tools simultaneously
off the current.

Can't say I've tried it, but theoretically, 15 amps at 110 volts should
be 1650 watts. And the chop saw won't be using 15 amps all the time
(maybe just at startup and under very heavy loads), but I'd still
definitely use the 15 amp extension.
I'm sure someone will correct me if this theory doesn't translate
nicely into practice.
Andy