I once need to fix a pot house enough to get the power back on, so yeah no corded tool there. However if there's power source corded all the way.
Corded vs. Cordless question answered
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cordless has its place + i have several BUT IMO a corded tool is a better option MOST of the time! while still working on construction batteries "on charge" were everywhere, + try running a drywall screw gun almost constantly for 8 hrs daily!!
I'm with the OP, cords only on tools that are seldom used, and/or you won't need to move around the workspace. I'm in the process of remodeling/flipping a house my brothers and I inherited, my little 12v Makita tools (drill, impact driver, oscillating saw, 3 3/8" circular saw) are taking care of business and I cannot imagine dragging cords around. Installing cabinets with a corded drill? Fuggetaboutit.
jeff
jeff
No portable generator?
Why if you are using only a few a day and charge in the car and at night?
For the stuff I do cordless is better 90% of the time. I rarely even bother with air tools anymore the battery stuff is so good.
In many instances like lawn care - battery tools have replaced or are the equivalent of everything but the riding mower and backpack blower.
The trimmer, hedge tool and pole saw winn over my gas equipment
Having used power tools back in the NiCad/NiMH days to todays Lithium battery powered tools, its not even a comparison. I too was against battery operated power tools for a while because of my experience with older battery technology.
Todays Brushless/Lithium powered tools are much improved. Buy your tools in Kits as this is a much cheaper way to get the general purpose tools (Drill,driver, impact,saw..etc) with multiple batteries. Then you can buy specialized tools-only (no batteries). Its very easy to run tools continuously once you have at least 2 batteries they charge quickly.
At the end of the day, the Tool brands have moved on from corded tools and the offerings are very limited with the battery counterparts exceeding the performance of the corded tools.
Todays Brushless/Lithium powered tools are much improved. Buy your tools in Kits as this is a much cheaper way to get the general purpose tools (Drill,driver, impact,saw..etc) with multiple batteries. Then you can buy specialized tools-only (no batteries). Its very easy to run tools continuously once you have at least 2 batteries they charge quickly.
At the end of the day, the Tool brands have moved on from corded tools and the offerings are very limited with the battery counterparts exceeding the performance of the corded tools.
Another thought. Safety. Tripping over cords, hoses is very common especially for us seniors.
My niece is an ER nurse. Sees it very often, sometimes serious.
My niece is an ER nurse. Sees it very often, sometimes serious.
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