Battery operated tools

[oldnamvet]

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?

 

[chocoguy]

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.

 

[Taggart]

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.

 

[Laughingmouse]

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

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

 

[Forever Learning]

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.

 

[Larry Norton]

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.

 

[peerawit]

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

 

[WoodWorker]

Never had a problem with my dewalt

 

[contractor]

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.

 

[Rae]

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.