Where do you put your cords?

[Rod Sheridan]

You can't attach flexible cord to a structure, it's not allowed to be used as a replacement for permanent wiring.

I would either build a wood cover on the floor, or add a ceiling box with a drop cord cord.................Regards, Rod.

[Todd Burch]

In my old garage, my tablesaw was in the middle of the floor (2 car garage). I built a hollow square post next to the saw and ran all my wiring down through it from the ceiling. Plus, it gave me yet another place to hang tools and saw blades and what not. Nothing structural - just functional.

[Doug Herzberg]

I prefer raceways to overhead, especially with the TS. I wouldn't use Romex for an extension cord, if that's what you're talking about. It should be stranded wire. Around here, they won't let you get away with surface wiring with Romex, either. If it's not inside a wall or ceiling, it needs to be in conduit or some other protective cover.

I do have overhead 120v outlets everywhere, especially over the bench and the TS, which often serves as an assembly table. I hang pigtails to make them easy to reach.

[Brian Kent]

Doug, why would you not use Romex for an extension cord?

[Rod Sheridan]

Doug, why would you not use Romex for an extension cord?

Romex is meant for fixed wiring, where it's protected from mechanical injury.

It is not allowed to be used in place of flexible cord, as it isn't meant for flexing (solid conductor) and the sheath isn't abrasion resistant..........Regards, Rod.

[Brian Kent]

Bummer. I bought the Romex because I thought it was the top end safest.

[Jim Becker]

Surface mount conduit out to boxes above the tools and then correct strain relief connections with twist-locks for the drops with cords at exact length to do the job.

[Todd Burch]

Surface mount conduit out to boxes above the tools and then correct strain relief connections with twist-locks for the drops with cords at exact length to do the job.

And, it would be a heck of a lot more expensive than four 2X4s wrapped in 1/2" ply to create a hollow post with "normal" plugs!

[Deb Malloy]

I can't seem to visualize how the cord hanging from the ceiling would not get n the way of crosscutting. If anyone can post a picture I would appreciate it.
I'm in the process of setting-up shop and trying to decide where to wire the outlets. That of course entails where the tools are going to go. Trying not to put things in the "wrong" place are making this harder than necessary.

[Jim Becker]

And, it would be a heck of a lot more expensive than four 2X4s wrapped in 1/2" ply to create a hollow post with "normal" plugs!

True dat........

[Jim Neeley]

Brian,

What we call "Romex" (actually, Romex is a brand, like Kleenex) is solid copper wire while our extension cords are made up of many fine strands of wire. The solid copper is "better" when it is put into place and then not flexed back and forth. The solid conductors are better held in the wire clamps and less prone to corroding out. On the other hand, with enough flexing the single strand will fatigue and break. Hence the value of the many-strand copper used in extension cords.

Just my $0.02.. YMMV.

Greetings from Anchorage,

Jim

[Kent A Bathurst]

I can't seem to visualize how the cord hanging from the ceiling would not get n the way of crosscutting. If anyone can post a picture I would appreciate it.
I'm in the process of setting-up shop and trying to decide where to wire the outlets. That of course entails where the tools are going to go. Trying not to put things in the "wrong" place are making this harder than necessary.

Where will you have the duct to the DC? Run the cord along the duct.

[Doug Herzberg]

Romex is meant for fixed wiring, where it's protected from mechanical injury.

It is not allowed to be used in place of flexible cord, as it isn't meant for flexing (solid conductor) and the sheath isn't abrasion resistant..........Regards, Rod.

Yeah, that. Thanks, Rod. I didn't check back.

[Brian Kent]

Where will you have the duct to the DC? Run the cord along the duct.

The dust collector is in the middle of the room, with an octopus of short ducts to the dust-making machines. Its 110 cord drops down from the ceiling.

[Kent A Bathurst]

Mr Kent.....

My mistake. Points off for lack of clarity. I was replying to Deb's post immediately prior.

Kent