It's a good thing I still have half a brain....
Cranked up the old table saw today to slice some 2" wide pieces for a project....or I tried to start it up. Used my new extension cord, plugged it in...and nothing. It's a cheapo Ryobi table saw about ten years old, but I love it because the table on the right side of the blade extends to about 42". I spent about an hour on the internet looking for a duplicate with no luck.
Then it hit me: Maybe the power cord is defective. I went outside and pushed to saw into position closer to the outlet. Plugged it in, and it fired right up!
Not only did I save about $180, I still have my beloved table saw!
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