[Shop-talk] Extension cord length vs. wire gauge

[Randall]

> It's a power tool. Comparable to a chainsaw.

So, using 300ft of 16 AWG is going to limit to some extent how powerful your
tool is.  The question becomes: Are you willing to live with perhaps 20%
less power?

If you have the cord available, I'd give it a try.

-- Randall 
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