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Tools are different in many ways and one of them is how do you get the power \u2013 with a\u00a0cord\u00a0or a battery. Recently, there were many debates on this topic, but the most common one is corded versus cordless power tools \u2013 which one is better?<\/p>\n
Corded versus cordless tools is basically power versus portable & convenience. Tasks require more powerful or longer lasting tools need to be corded. When you need portability (the ability to easily take the tool with you) and use without a power socket\u00a0then a cordless tool is needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n In this article, I will cover the pros and cons of both types of tools. So, let\u2019s get down to business.<\/p>\n I will start off with the benefits from the corded tools.<\/p>\n Related: best cabinet table saw on a budget<\/a><\/p>\n Corded tools are connected to a continuous power supply<\/strong>, so you can\u2019t run away of power. Unlike the cordless tools, you will constantly have the same amount of power and the performance won\u2019t be interrupted.<\/p>\n Ever wondered why professionals use corded tools?<\/em><\/p>\n Well, because corded tools can always provide greater torque<\/strong> and you will never have to worry about running out of power. Just plug in the tool and you can use it for hours at maximum torque.<\/p>\n On the other side, corded tools have downsides<\/strong> as well, and those downsides refer to the convenience of use.<\/p>\n First of all, you can\u2019t use them if there is not a power supply nearby<\/strong>. Of course, you can always take a\u00a0generator, but those things cost much and are not easy to carry around. So, if you stick to corded tools, you will have to double check every job site for electricity, or bring a generator wherever you go, which is not something I recommend.<\/p>\n The next disadvantage is the mobility<\/strong> \u2013 your cord of several meters sometimes just won\u2019t be enough. Some experts will advise you to use an extension cord<\/em> in order to solve this problem. It is a solution, although you can\u2019t use that all the time, as nobody\u00a0wants\u00a0tons of cables around them while working.<\/p>\n And the final downside of a corded tool is the storage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It shouldn\u2019t be much different from how you store a cordless one, right?<\/em><\/p>\n Well, consider two similar tools, one is corded and the other one cordless, they about the same space, with the only difference that you don\u2019t have to think of the cord when storing a cordless one. The cord itself doesn\u2019t\u00a0take\u00a0much space, but you need to be careful where do you put the tool as cords can be easily damaged<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Again, let\u2019s start with the benefits first.<\/p>\nCorded tools<\/h2>\n
Benefits of corded tools<\/h3>\n
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Downsides of corded tools<\/h3>\n
Cordless tools<\/h2>\n