Corded or cordless

[alex.mikolaschek]

I am leaning toward buying all cordless. Drills, saws, etc. but the more i think about the more i think corded saws and heavier power tools are better.
Thoughts?


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[espyking83]

Corded is always a better idea unless you really have a need for cordless. Much more reliable too, IMO. Never had a drill quit working, always a battery or charger.

 

[DeliveryGuy]

I think a cordless drill and impact driver are essential, especially if you make a living with your tools. I agree with you about the batteries. They will be out of service long before the tool wears out. For larger tools, like you said, such as grinders and reciprocating saws, cordless are useless, in my situation.

Any time I pull out a recip saw, the batteries die, or overheat before I'm done. Same with the grinders. Then, I go get a cord, pull out the real grinder, and finish what I'm doing. My employer supplies all our power tools, so we all have large Dewalt 18v kits on our trucks. I will admit, the cordless grinder and recip are convenient when you just need to make a cut or two, but not worth it when you need a corded backup, too.

If I provided my own power tools, I would get a cordless drill, impact driver, light, and maybe the big impact wrench. Corded everything else.

 

[Tronyadorable]

Corded.

 

[GSteg]

What are you looking for in a tool? Can't really say one or the other without knowing your needs.

 

[JackDiddly]

D. All of the above

 

[bigbearcraig]

I have both and use the cordless a lot more, but if I could only have one type, it would be corded.

 

[Monte]

if you want something which last forever.....corded...

 

[Givl Reggin]

Why limit yourself, get both.

 

[alex.mikolaschek]

My dad never taught how to work with my hands, tools, etc.
I want to learn basic woodworking and basic home repair and diy. Pass that on to my boys.
I am willing to spend the $$ for better quality.


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[Cope]

For a homeowner, I think corded is the way to go.

 

[Shadowdog500]

I have both. IMHO corded is better if you are working in your shop or other environment where electric is really available.

Cordless is great when working in other locations or the job is so short that you don't want to take time to set up an extension chord.

I seem to get 3 or 4 years before my batteries go dead. Every time that happens I wind up buying a new drill set because batteries cost almost as much as a new drill. Just bought a two piece 20v dewalt set on Black Friday because my 18v set batteries are about shot.

For my chorded drill I bought a Ryobi because it has the same clutch as thier cordless tools and is only $39. I have 2 of these and like them. http://t.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-3-8-in-Variable-Speed-Clutch-Driver-D47CK/100485417
Chris

 

[ddawg16]

You need both.

I have both.

I use cordless 80% of the time. I only use corded for hi power needs and/or long duty cycles.

I have a good 1/2" corded drill for heavy duty work. Some things just need a cord...like sanders.

It's just a lot faster not having to deal with power cords. Even my weed eater uses the same battery as my cordless tools (Ryobi)

 

[McFarmer]

If you are always close to an outlet, corded.

 

[bob15]

Without knowing what you do, I would start with corded tools and then add cordless as you see a need for them.

 

[blackedout12v]

My dad never taught how to work with my hands, tools, etc.
I want to learn basic woodworking and basic home repair and diy. Pass that on to my boys.
I am willing to spend the $$ for better quality.


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I would buy corded first, then cordless. Only exception is maybe cordless drill and impact driver. Very handy around the house.

 

[rick carpenter]

Though my tools get used everywhere, my decisions were based on where I was going to use them the most. Corded at the workbench, cordless away from the bench.

 

[BikerDad]

Both, for the homeowner/ DIY/Woodworker.

Cordless Drill/Driver and Cordless Impact Driver. Go with Brushless - Milwaukee Fuel, Dewalt XR, Bosch, or Makita. 12v and/or 18v

For the rest of the tools, go corded unless/until you find a real need for cordless. A good, seriously powerful 1/2" Corded Drill is the first place you're likely to get overlap/duplication.

 

[ajchien]

Depends on the tool and the job.

If it requires plugging it into an extension cord, and then constantly dragging the extension cord around with you while doing the job ... Cordless.

If you have the tool in a permanent location, or set up once in a location needing an extension cord, but don't need to move the extension cord around ... Corded.

 

[Danglerb]

Bigger drills and all but the smallest saws need cords. Smaller stuff I like cordless.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Corded for me. If I was making my living working on vehichles or on a job site, I would go cordless.

 

[blackwire]

I prefer corded electric tools because I don't like to have to deal with charging the battery, not to mention replacement batteries often cost as much as the tool itself, meaning that a cordless tool often becomes a disposable tool. That being said, I understand some people have a need for them.

 

[madcrisis]

I would saypick up a decent cordless drill ad impact set and get everything else with a cord. I personally think a cordless drill and impact are invaluable and the batteries have gotten good enough to charge one faster than you can run one out. I use my cordless drill for 90% of drilling needs and the rest is taken to the press. That being said I dont do anything that demands a drill more powerful than my cordless.

 

[wild cowboy]

cordless is better in a few situations, such as upside down under a car dash, or in a remote area with no power. - I sure wouldn't want to climb a 2000 foot antenna tower with an extension cord attached to my tool!

but for the most part, corded is the way to go.

 

[RedRabbit]

Corded is great especially if you have enough extension Cordes and are either Ron a budget or use tools hard to the nth degree. Get cordless drills and in pacts like the Makita 18v brushless line and corded for big heavy items. It's still nice to have a cordless Svensson of like a circular saw or recip. Saw for convince so grab some of those in both. But like a grinder should be corded only.

 

[uart]

First make sure you've got at least a basic selection of hand tools. Hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, snips, a punch and chisel and or two, and a few saws (small wood saw and hacksaw at minimum).

Then you want a cordless drill/driver (one tool) and some twist drill bits.

Then a vise, as long as you've got somewhere to mount it.

Then start out with corded power tools for any other electric hand tools that you may need. Some of the corded tools you might want are a circular saw, jigsaw, oscillating multi tool and angle grinder.

 

[DonPowers]

I have two cordless drills that are used 95% of the time for drilling and screwing (three if you include the one with obsolete batteries). I hardly use my 3/8" corded drill any more but use the 1/2" Milwaukee Magnum Hole Shooter for the tough jobs. Note: It can be cheaper to buy a new cordless with two batteries than replacement batteries.

Regarding saws, all I have are corded or hand. Haven't seen the need for cordless saws around the house. They are valuable on construction sites where running cords and temporary power can be a challenge.

Then there are always the air tools. Nothing beats an IR impact for removing those stubborn bolts or air ratchet for getting into those tight spaces.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Both, best of both worlds.

I'd suggest that you first cordless purchase be a drill and impact driver. Easy to use for woodworking, DIY stuff and home repair. There's many times it's so much easier to do a hateful home repair not having to haul around or work around a cord.