Cordless Tools vs. Other Options

[sallyb]

So I have a Dewalt 18V drill and like the flexibility. I don't like however that most of the time I use it both batteries are dead and need a re-charge. I do not do this work for a living and many times find myself just reaching for the corded and grabbing an extension cord. I am wondering if the newer stuff is any different in terms of holding charge or if you are still just always charging stuff all the time like a second job.

I hate the idea of being tied into battery make and therefore tool brand. Has anyone gone a different route and just bought a Jackery (or other) battery generator and still just used your tools? It seems like the batteries on those last a long time from experience. It could also be a dumb
idea. You can get one for the price of a few smaller batteries let alone the 60/80v stuff. Any you can take it camping on the weekend so it isnt' just for tools or use it to keep things going if the power goes out. Seems like it would be more versatile.

Most of the time I work, I'm near a plug so all of this is irrelevant.

I replaced my Dewalt 18 v with the new lighter 20 volt lithium wouldn’t go back. My son bought me a 1/2” Dewalt 20 volt 4ha impact wrench and I have put air impact and compressor away, I love not dragging air hose around.Now he bought me 12” Dewalt chain saw, love it perfect for me.my Brother starting selling 40v 16” Oregan Chain Saws, all these are great for us older people who because of age and body hurts can’t pull to start gas ones anymore.

 

[EddinKY]

I now have about a dozen different Ryobi 18v tools and 6 or 7 batteries. This is for my own farm and home use, not for a daily commercial trade. They work great, example, couldn't get along without the tire inflator, for implements and wagons. I am sold on the reliability of the system. I keep a couple batteries by the charger in my office.

 

[stso9d]

So I have a Dewalt 18V drill and like the flexibility. I don't like however that most of the time I use it both batteries are dead and need a re-charge. I do not do this work for a living and many times find myself just reaching for the corded and grabbing an extension cord. I am wondering if the newer stuff is any different in terms of holding charge or if you are still just always charging stuff all the time like a second job.

I hate the idea of being tied into battery make and therefore tool brand. Has anyone gone a different route and just bought a Jackery (or other) battery generator and still just used your tools? It seems like the batteries on those last a long time from experience. It could also be a dumb
idea. You can get one for the price of a few smaller batteries let alone the 60/80v stuff. Any you can take it camping on the weekend so it isnt' just for tools or use it to keep things going if the power goes out. Seems like it would be more versatile.

Most of the time I work, I'm near a plug so all of this is irrelevant.

I found that Milwaukee to be the best battery tools…

 

[stuckmotor]

So I have a Dewalt 18V drill and like the flexibility. I don't like however that most of the time I use it both batteries are dead and need a re-charge. I do not do this work for a living and many times find myself just reaching for the corded and grabbing an extension cord. I am wondering if the newer stuff is any different in terms of holding charge or if you are still just always charging stuff all the time like a second job.

I hate the idea of being tied into battery make and therefore tool brand. Has anyone gone a different route and just bought a Jackery (or other) battery generator and still just used your tools? It seems like the batteries on those last a long time from experience. It could also be a dumb
idea. You can get one for the price of a few smaller batteries let alone the 60/80v stuff. Any you can take it camping on the weekend so it isnt' just for tools or use it to keep things going if the power goes out. Seems like it would be more versatile.

Most of the time I work, I'm near a plug so all of this is irrelevant.

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So I have a Dewalt 18V drill and like the flexibility. I don't like however that most of the time I use it both batteries are dead and need a re-charge. I do not do this work for a living and many times find myself just reaching for the corded and grabbing an extension cord. I am wondering if the newer stuff is any different in terms of holding charge or if you are still just always charging stuff all the time like a second job.

I hate the idea of being tied into battery make and therefore tool brand. Has anyone gone a different route and just bought a Jackery (or other) battery generator and still just used your tools? It seems like the batteries on those last a long time from experience. It could also be a dumb
idea. You can get one for the price of a few smaller batteries let alone the 60/80v stuff. Any you can take it camping on the weekend so it isnt' just for tools or use it to keep things going if the power goes out. Seems like it would be more versatile.

Most of the time I work, I'm near a plug so all of this is irrelevant.

Most of the time I use a battery powered drill inside the house and plug powered drills outside when within easy reach of an outlet.

When doing work that would kill multiple batteries, far from an outlet, I power my drill with a discontinued, small, Harbor Freight 2-stroke generator. It looks similar to HF's present Tailgator generator in different paint. I'm not sure how the amperages compare. For heavier drills or saws I'd probably need a bigger generaror.

 

[ed1978]

just plug in a drill to portable generator. these cordless junk tools dont last long enough to finish any job.

 

[sea2summit]

just plug in a drill to portable generator. these cordless junk tools dont last long enough to finish any job.

What kind of work do you do?

 

[StatDude]

Hello!

I keep a variety of cordless drills - DeWalt is the only one I do not have. I prefer Ryobi - good batteries and tool - and there is usually a deal for extra batteries and/or chargers (18v), so I always have plenty of backups in multiple locations.

Hope this helps!

 

[Oaktree]

I now have about a dozen different Ryobi 18v tools and 6 or 7 batteries. This is for my own farm and home use, not for a daily commercial trade. They work great, example, couldn't get along without the tire inflator, for implements and wagons. I am sold on the reliability of the system. I keep a couple batteries by the charger in my office.

I don't have quite that many, but do have maybe 7 or 8. Don't know how well they'd stand up to hard daily use, but for what I need they work just great. A big plus is that the current batteries are compatible with 15+ year old tools.

Funny, I probably would never have given them a second thought, but 10-12 years ago someone gave me a couple that didn't have batteries. When I discovered that the newer batteries fit the older tools, it was kind of a no brainer for future purchases.

 

[oosik]

I have a few cordless tools. When I go out into the field - load up my Honda generator and take corded tools. More power - no worries about battery run down.

 

[mrpriceisright]

Flashlight is pretty handy, especially in case of power outage.

Second that, I have 5 led flashlights and love them, makita (3), B&D and Ryobi. Standardized on Makita batteries and have adapters so the other two can run on the makita batteries. Also have an led headlamp thats usb powered (and makita usb adapter w beltclip).

Other tools I would recommend, sawzall, multitool, usb adapter.