Battery operated tools

No denying they are convenient but after a few years the batteries are done for. When you look at the cost of replacement batteries, you might as well buy a new tool. For that reason, I keep my corded tools and a few heavy duty long extension cords. 99% of the time, I don't require a battery powered tool. I have corded tools that are 30 years old and still going strong. In the same time, I have gone through 8 or 10 battery operated drills (some really high end ones). When my current one goes kaput (and it is just about there now), I'll probably save up and get another just because they are convenient when I only need to drill one hole somewhere and am too lazy to drag out the extension cord. Anybody else old fashioned and prefer 110 AC to 18 volts lithium?

 

I can’t even imagine myself getting a battery operated tool because they are consuming too much battery. It would be wiser if you will just use tool that can be plug into the sockets.

 

I got a battery operated set for my father-in-law a couple years ago, but I'm sure he hasn't used it enough to really challenge the life expectancy of it.

I think I'll stick to the AC powered tools myself.

 

While battery powered tools are truly handy, I don't like the replacement issues.

I'll stick with corded tools, in most cases.

 

I recently started using a battery powered drill motor for driving my screws while cabinet building. It is a true joy to use. I’ll probably always have one now. No more laying on a cord while trying to move it just a little more up or down and having to stop and get more slack in the cord before I can get the right angle.

 

When the batteries started going on my old Dewalt 9.6, Lowes was having a sale on new ones for $70. I bought one, now I have 2 drills with 2 good batteries, and 2 that will hold a charge for a short time.

 

Since the battery pack is quite experience for me.. I used a corded one

 

Never had a problem with my dewalt

 

While it's true that battery packs don't last nearly long enough, I couldn't imagine having to drag around a power tool with a cord while on the job. If I used it for odd jobs around the house that might be a different story.

 

I prefer my AC tools to the cordless ones. I have a cordless drill I use for quick projects around the house, but when I am working on someone else's house or a larger project, I opt for the stamina and power I get from my corded tools.

 

We have so many cords around this house I don't know what one goes to which thing any more. I do think corded tools are better for the environment than all those batteries we toss aside. It's just hard to discard old cords in case you might need one of them later.

 

I find that corded tools have more power and, because of that, I generally prefer them. I do have a battery powered drill for odd jobs, though. Like others have stated, it's just more convenient if I'm only going to be using it for a short period of time.

 

My husband got my son a good skill saw for his birthday. It came with a nice long cord. His brother got a set of 2 drills for his birthday, with battery packs. I don't want to ask my husband this dumb question so I'll ask it here. Why don't saws come with battery packs since it's quite possible that you could cut a cord with a saw?

 

While I do agree about the corded models typically having more continuous power, today's battery powered tools have really advanced and many provide the same level of power as the corded models.