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   RickL | Jan 04, 2006 06:54pm | #1

   Make one...buy the ends and wire and make sure it's the next size up in wire to be sure it's heavt enough.  We have several 100' cords for our "portable 24" planer" and other mobile tools. Space is a bit tight at times.

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   mudman | Jan 04, 2006 07:19pm | #2

   There are premade 220 extension cords availible, but they are hard to find. Granger carries them, and any company that sells comercial floor buffers, floor sanders, and carpet cleaners/ dryers would as well. However, I think that it would be a lot easier to make your own. use a amperage/ wire gauge chart to find the right size (12 gauge will be plenty for a 2 horse motor). Get the wire meant for cord use, Home Depot carries it. and then pick the right conectors for the amperage rating (probably 15 A 220).

   Mike

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   joespehar | Jan 05, 2006 12:30am | #3

   Home Depot carries a gray, 9-ft., 12-gauge, 220-volt extension cord, which I use on my cabinet saw. That's the only one I have ever seen for sale. I don't remember how much it cost--$10 or $15 at most. You have to look closely in the extension cord bins; it looks a lot like the 110-volt models until you inspect the plug ends carefully. You could also buy the male and female ends and some cord and make your own. But the plugs are around $10 each so for a short cord you would end up paying more than the ready-made one.

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   beachfarm | Jan 05, 2006 02:47am | #4

   Home Depot sells the goods to make your own. Make it longer than you think you will ever need and, as suggested, increase the wire gauge. I think I spent $20 when I made mine several years ago for a cabinet saw that I have NOT moved even once. Oh well...