Understanding your personal needs will help you decide between corded or cordless power tools.
Power tools are an essential component of most workspaces. When trying to decide which tool to choose, you might ask yourself whether it’s better to go corded or cordless. Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages that should be considered and weighed against your needs before you make a final decision.
Corded
Pros
What’s great about corded power tools is their superior torque. A tool that is plugged into a strong, constant power source is going to output a lot more power than a tool that runs on a battery. This extra torque is important when handling jobs that require a more powerful tool. While many basic jobs can be done with cordless tools, you might want to invest in some corded tools such as the Festool Plunge Cut Track Saw TS 75 EQ-F-Plus-FS if you suddenly have the urge to turn a solid oak tree stump into a mixed media dining table. Knowing your media and how much resistance it will offer your tools is a good way to decide whether corded tools are the better investment for you.
Cons
Corded tools lack mobility, which is their most obvious drawback. If you’re going to be working in an outdoor area without access to outlets, corded power tools won’t be useful without extension cords. All of the extra cords become tripping hazards, forcing workers in the space to be more mindful of their surroundings. In addition, a corded saw could become useless if its operator accidentally cuts the power cord. These tools are also more difficult to store as they take up more space due to their cords.
Cordless
Pros
Cordless tools have the edge in mobility. What’s great about a cordless tool is that it can do most basic jobs without issue, and they can do those jobs literally anywhere. You don’t have to worry about outlets or power sources. Just make sure your batteries are charged, bring a spare just in case, and you’re ready to work. Tools like the Festool Cordless Track Saw TSC 55 REB-Set/XL-FS are great for workers who are changing job sites regularly since they’re also easier to move around and store.
Cons
Cordless tools lack the torque of corded tools. While they will be great at most basic jobs, they will likely be useless for a project that is using more robust material. If you do try to do something like use a cordless saw on a solid oak tree stump, you will either get nowhere fast or irreparably damage your tool. Being smart about when to use which tool is important for the longevity of your power tools.
The Verdict
There’s no real debate about whether corded or cordless is better because both are excellent tools that excel in different ways. Since every situation is different, it will be up to the user to decide which option is right for them. If the need is present, you can even get tools in both corded and cordless versions so that you can have the best of both worlds and never be limited no matter what project you’re working on.
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