Corded vs cordless drills - frustrated yet?!

[bcradio]

In 2013 i would have agreed with OP, but now in 2017 I'm almost all cordless. Cordless has just become that good.

 

[honcho]

I own, like and use both corded and cordless (DeWalt 18v, Milwaukee 12v) tools. I suspect I'll always keep corded drills, reciprocating saw and circular saw because they can pack so much more power than currently available (at a reasonable cost) cordless tools. Plus, batteries get old and lose capacity whether they're used or not whereas the wall outlet always has juice if you pay the bill.

Oh, Ryobi has an inexpensive corded drill with a clutch, about $40 at home Depot

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-5-...ersible-Compact-Clutch-Driver-D48CK/205216292

 

[Ign]

Why are you bumping old threads to post this information. Next time just make a new thread.

Because he's referencing a drill that was discussed in this thread. It shows that he searched, good for him. Not every piece of information requires a new thread.

Anyway it's ironic this was revived as just yesterday I gave away two corded drills to my broke co-worker. The last time I remember using them was 2011 for one and maybe 2008 for the other.

 

[Ign]

I own, like and use both corded and cordless (DeWalt 18v, Milwaukee 12v) tools. I suspect I'll always keep corded drills, reciprocating saw and circular saw because they can pack so much more power than currently available (at a reasonable cost) cordless tools. Plus, batteries get old and lose capacity whether they're used or not whereas the wall outlet always has juice if you pay the bill.

Oh, Ryobi has an inexpensive corded drill with a clutch, about $40 at home Depot

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-5-...ersible-Compact-Clutch-Driver-D48CK/205216292

I sold my corded Sawazall to the pawn shop over a year ago 'cause I hadn't used it since '03 or '04. Cordless packs 90-95% of the punch with 100% more convenience.

My V28 is identical to the corded models of the time but instead of a cord it has battery dovetails.

Concerns of battery life w modern li-ion are over-stated. As a long time cordless Milwaukee user I can tell you 8 years is easily achievable, and 10 is not unrealistic. I leave my batteries on the charger, in my non-climate-controlled shop, and drain them 'til they cut out. All things "best practice" says you shouldn't do.

I seem to always have batteries coming in because I'm always buying kits or taking advantage of promos. Presently using batteries w date codes from '08 to '17. So as the older ones start to rotate out its no big deal. In the time I go thru 3 to 4 sets of tires on my truck I might go thru one battery due to age.

There's been times when I've been in the field or during outages/emergencies that I've paid my bill but wall receptacle didn't work. . Cordless always works if you're ready w charged batteries! And with a DC charger I can charge anywhere a vehicle is.

 

[American Locomotive]

I use my LXT Makita cordless stuff for most things. But, when I need to hog a bunch of 4"+ holes, or drill through a ton of steel with a 5/8" drill, I break out the old corded 850 RPM 1/2" Milwaukee with a real made-in-the-USA Jacob's chuck.

The cordless stuff from any brand just can't take that kind of abuse without getting too hot. The corded drill just keeps on going.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I use my LXT Makita cordless stuff for most things. But, when I need to hog a bunch of 4"+ holes, or drill through a ton of steel with a 5/8" drill, I break out the old corded 850 RPM 1/2" Milwaukee with a real made-in-the-USA Jacob's chuck.

This is the REAL ISSUE ! Cordless drills simply spin too fast for larger bits.

A true "jack-of-all-trades" DIYers will have a triple gear reduction corded drill for those really tough jobs (drilling a 7/8" hole in multiple wet PT 4x4).

I think only Milwaukee still makes a triple gear reduction corded drill. DeWalt no longer makes the DW110.

 

[Dirtydan69]

I know this is about drills but yeasterday I my Milwaukee 28v cordless saw Zale to cut a bevel on a 2x4 for 8 feet, 10 foot tall wall- 8 foot door, I was installing the door in a curved wall and it was framed in a little tight. Guess I was in a hurry when I framed it. I made to within 6 inches before the end of the cut, it was not a "fresh" battery out of the charger. I'll take cordless any day. I do carry a corded Makita rotary hammer, corded plane and corded belt sander. That's about it. Framing nailer is air but I don't frame that much anymore. Finish nailers are cordless. The argument for corded tools, except heavy duty, has pretty much gone away in my opinion.

 

[Dirtydan69]

This is the REAL ISSUE ! Cordless drills simply spin too fast for larger bits.

A true "jack-of-all-trades" DIYers will have a triple gear reduction corded drill for those really tough jobs (drilling a 7/8" hole in multiple wet PT 4x4).

I think only Milwaukee still makes a triple gear reduction corded drill. DeWalt no longer makes the DW110.

Differing opinion here. With the fight drill bit and low speed that should not be an issue. But then again what do I know.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

None of my nice cordless come close to this beast for mixing 80 lb of concrete in a bucket.

 

[dnschmidt]

Ole Slewfoot, wait a month. Milwaukee is coming out with a FUEL mud mixer.