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1. 
   Ricks503 | May 16, 2005 06:46pm | #1

   the plug depends on the amperage of the circuit.  Check an electrical outlet or if you Box store has anyone who knows their business can ask them or just look on the package.  Once you rewire - based on the amperage you can see what the configuration is.

   1 - measure the board twice

   2 - cut it once

   3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go

   4 - get a new board and go back to step 1

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   Jellyrug | May 16, 2005 06:48pm | #2

   NEMA L6 - 15, or L6 - 20 depending on Amp size you wish to use.

   There is not really a published standard, but these are twist lock and you get them at HD or Lowes.

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   mudman | May 16, 2005 08:12pm | #3

   Actually, aside from my aircompressor, all the machines I have came with a cord. Most of them are 220 V.

   If you are going to rewire the garage, have at lest a 60 amp sub panel installed. If you are the least bit technically inclined you will then be able to expand the system as you need yourself. There will be very little difference in cost vs. haveing one or two 220 lines pulled.

   Also if at all possible keep lighting and tools on seperate circuits. Imagine your table saw or router tripping the circuit and you are stuck in the dark while the blade or bit is still spinning!

   Mike

   please excuse my spelling.
4. 
   BarryO | May 17, 2005 12:33am | #4

   You need a plug rated for 250V operation; these have 3 connections (2 hots and a ground).  You do not need 12V/250V rate plugs, with 4 connections (2 hots, 1 neutral, and 1 ground).

   The plug will be either 15 or 20 amp, depnending on how big the motor is.  And then you can choose between straight blade, or locking blade.  The locking blades are nice in that they don't fall out or pull off, but they are a little bigger than the straight blades, and alot more expensive (~$10 for a plug or a socket, vs.  ~$4 for a straight blade).