In a recent thread started by @GON about cordless tools, @Ihatetochangeoil pointed out something I've long agreed with: cordless tools can -- in some situations-- make for a less cluttered and thus safer jobsite.
I've also long argued that even if cordless tools cost more -- either up front or in the long run OR BOTH -- if they allow me to be more productive and thus complete more billable work, they can actually cost less.
This will not hold true for everyone and doesn't so much apply to homeowners or weekend warriors. The point is that before you complain about cordless tool cost or batteries or eventual obsolescence or whatever else, just consider that they might make sense for others.
That said, I don't need to convince YOU. I know I make more $ with cordless tools.
I recently completed a job of putting holes in electrical enclosure cabinets. Below is what I used on EVERY cabinet. There are 8 drills here (every one retrofitted with a Rohm chuck), one impact driver, one belt file and one 3" cutoff tool.
If I had 11 separate cords running to my tool cart it would be a maddening experience
I've also long argued that even if cordless tools cost more -- either up front or in the long run OR BOTH -- if they allow me to be more productive and thus complete more billable work, they can actually cost less.
This will not hold true for everyone and doesn't so much apply to homeowners or weekend warriors. The point is that before you complain about cordless tool cost or batteries or eventual obsolescence or whatever else, just consider that they might make sense for others.
That said, I don't need to convince YOU. I know I make more $ with cordless tools.
I recently completed a job of putting holes in electrical enclosure cabinets. Below is what I used on EVERY cabinet. There are 8 drills here (every one retrofitted with a Rohm chuck), one impact driver, one belt file and one 3" cutoff tool.
If I had 11 separate cords running to my tool cart it would be a maddening experience