On Tue, 3 Jan 2017 18:21:47 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 9:14:15 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:
On Tue, 3 Jan 2017 14:41:17 -0800 (PST), "Gramps' shop"
wrote:

I have one 15-amp circuit serving my basement shop. Can I switch the breaker to 20 amps? TS is tripping when ripping 6/4 maple.

What gauge extension cord used if any?

Switching the circuit breaker at the box to a 20 amp, requires a wire
change to 12 gauge.

Where is the breaker box, if in the basement run a new 20 amp circuit
same cost as changing the wire and breaker.

Of course, all of us who have suggested a new circuit are assuming there is room
in the panel.

Even so, there are usually alternatives that aren't too difficult.
Single breakers can be replaced with doubles and installing a
sub-panel isn't usually all that difficult. If everything is
sheetrocked, it'll be harder to run the wires than either solution
above. If not, it's all pretty easy.