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HeyBub[_2_]

wrote:
I was using a Skil saw and managed to saw through the extension cord,
too.

After repairing the cord, I couldn't get power to the saw. The
extension cord was plugged into a 'weatherproof' outlet on the outside
wall of the house. I then tried a drill motor in that outlet and it
was definitely 'dead'. 2 outlets inside the garage were also 'dead'
but a 3rd one (a GFCI outlet) was working, so I finishing my sawing.

I then went to the breaker box but couldn't find a 'tripped' breaker
so, one by one, I turned each breaker off and on but still had no
power to my 'dead' outlets.

If someone has a suggestion as to what I might have screwed up here, I
would really appreciate it.

In addition to investigating GFCI outlets, it's possible the current surge
fried one of the outlets in the chain.

Those outlets with push-in connections just can't handle a current surge
very well and melt their internal contacts. When all else fails, start
removing outlets - it will be obvious which one is at fault.

Come to think on it, you might be able to minimize your search by merely
sniffing the outlet. The one whose innards are slag should have a
distinctive odor.