Long and short, heavy gauge and light gauge, with ground and without ground describe the variety of extension cords I keep in my tool kit, but besides extending cords they have another useful function. Should the power cord on most any power tool fail, an instant replacement is already on hand. A soldering iron and sometimes crimp-on connectors can make this replacement quite professional. Make sure, of course, that the wire gauge of the extension cord matches or exceeds the cord on the tool and that the number of conductors is the same. Generally you'll be surprised how high the cord's gauge on the tool is. Four advantages here: 1) You fixed the tool at a fraction of the price you'd pay for a "real" power cord; 2) You may now have a bright safety orange cord instead of plain old black; 3) You can have a cord of any length you like; 4) You've saved a trip, and the job can plunge ahead.
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