If possible, keep one of each. The cordless will be great for when you have no choice but move around a lot while working (ie: a deck or outbuilding) but the batteries are almost always dead or dying when you really need it for something quick. And I have found that corded are almost always much more powerful for the same price point.
[–] OneNutWonder 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
cordless is nice when you have no power, or have to turn power off. Corded there is no need to recharge any batteries, no down time for charging if you drain one before the other is charged. If you have to be mobile, or are working on a lift or crawling around somewhere cords are a pain. I have cordless and its perfect for household stuff and small to midsized projects. I definitely like the idea of a cordless drill with a cord option. Why not...
[–] VerySmartFrenchGeek [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Shit, I'll be on a scissors lift. What are the problems with a corded drill in that situation?
[–] OneNutWonder ago
I am not too familiar with the accomodations of lifts. Can they provide 120v on the platform? If so thats not that bad. Otherwise I'd run the cord up with plenty of slack at the top and tie it off so the hanging weight of the cord isn't constantly pulling on your drill.
[–] lord_nougat 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
My cordless always dies halfway into a job. the second battery usually finishes the job.
If it has to drill through something super dense, I usually just go get the cord drill, since it's more powerful and doesn't just up and quit on me.
But those are just, like, my opinions. Man.
[–] R34p_Th3_Wh0r1w1nd 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Depends on what you are doing. I usually go with cords. In some cases cords are not an option. Like tight spaces.
[–] iusedtobeonreddit ago
there is someone less than 300 yards from you that uses a drill 50 times a day. ask them, they'll have a better answer for you and they help you get a good drill. dont cheap out on a drill it'll be shite, dont ask people online, you need a real conversion with someone with real experience .