Corded vs Cordless Power Tools

[DaveL]

When we started we had a bunch of cheap drills. By the end of the first year the batteries were dying and the chuck was wobbling. We love the new 20v DeWalt's as they are lighter than the older DeWalt's, have good battery power, run time, easy to use keyless chucks and don't wobble.

We also have a goose neck DeWalt. Its great for tight spaces or used as a nut runner.

We do have one corded drill which we only use when drilling a large hole with a hole saw. The cordless drills have enough power for all of our other needs. Even more power than our drill press.

Along the way we have instituted a drilling training program. With the better drills it has reduced the number of times the transmission is in the wrong gear, being used in reverse or creating chip dust. The training program improves safety and reduces our drill bit costs.

Dave