[–] 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.
[–] 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.
[–] 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.
[–] NassTee 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Years ago my cordless drill's battery charger died, and I replaced it with one that has an adapter that plugs in where the battery goes. It's a little heavy and awkward, but it's nice to be able to use without worrying about the battery's life. I don't know if that model is still sold, but it was a Skil, fwiw.
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.
[–] hey_girls_pm_me_toes 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
think most come with 2 batteries now. I have a cord drill at home and wish I had a cordless one.
[–] lord_nougat 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The grass is always greener.
I had been keeping the cordless on the boat, then I wished it was at home. Now that both are at home, I mainly use the corded one because having the change the stupid battery all the time is tiresome. And I have lots of really good extension cords.
[–] hey_girls_pm_me_toes 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Changing batteries is a pain. One I was using at work had to be swapped every 10 minutes. Then when im hanging curtains up at home or anything that involves me drilling holes over my head the damn cord is in the way.
[–] Sosacms ago
I'm the exact opposite. The mobility is nice but I can go through both batteries in no time at all. I love the concept, and maybe I just have crap batteries/tools, but I dream about having that wall of tools sharing the same type of battery. But cordless just doesn't keep up with me.
[–] hey_girls_pm_me_toes 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
One company has an entire line of tools that uses the same battery. Problem is batteries cost more than tools now