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    Battery vs. Plugin

    I am looking towards invest into a set of power tools and can't decide which would be the best. I know that I want a battery operated hand drill, but can not decide upon the Reciprocating saw and grinder. Is there any advantages or disadvantages over using battery or a plugin?



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    Battery - portability
    Electric - Sustained power.

    I haven't tested it out but I think the electric stuff has more initial power, too.
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    With the reciprocating saw I would go with the battery option. If you use more than one battery in a day, carry a spare. If you get the same brand of tools often the batteries are interchangeable.
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    Craftsmen Cordless 19.2 dont seem bad. Batteries last a long time.

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    I figured with father's day approaching that retailers would have some kind of deals going on for tool sets. The reciprocating saw I am torn between battery or plugin option. I haven't come across a situation yet where I needed it in the field, but have a few projects in the garage that could be demolished quickly if used. Although there are many of items I have passed on the roadside because it will not fit in my car. Not sure on what to do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rollyrogers33 View Post
    I figured with father's day approaching that retailers would have some kind of deals going on for tool sets. The reciprocating saw I am torn between battery or plugin option. I haven't come across a situation yet where I needed it in the field, but have a few projects in the garage that could be demolished quickly if used. Although there are many of items I have passed on the roadside because it will not fit in my car. Not sure on what to do.
    If my car is handy, I use an inverter clipped to my car battery and a 50 ft. cord with my ole Milwaukee Sawzall, I can take it just about anywhere. I can also run a small 3/8 drill or a small grinder off the inverter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    If my car is handy, I use an inverter clipped to my car battery and a 50 ft. cord with my ole Milwaukee Sawzall, I can take it just about anywhere. I can also run a small 3/8 drill or a small grinder off the inverter.
    I'd think that sawzall uses a lot more current than a 3/8 drill? (would like to have an inverter though)

    Far as power or portability, if you're out in the field you'll want something that'll get the job done the first time, and not have to go back. If you're standing at a workbench for hours you'll want something that doesn't wear you out for no reason other than "it worked in the field". I find an assortment of tools works best for me, and if I don't have it, just gotta make do with what you've got

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    Quote Originally Posted by ozzy214 View Post
    Craftsmen Cordless 19.2 dont seem bad. Batteries last a long time.
    I have about all the 19.2 volt craftsmen tools and love em, got 1/2 impact recently and its great. Have enough battery to take off 6 tires, 8 bolt, put 4 more back on and two days later take two more tires off and finally remove a bumper, with 10 very rusty and tight bolts, before the went dead. I would recommend them to anyone good product for a cheap price
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    I'm not a big fan of battery power so I use a close quarter angle drill, it's light, powerful and fits into some tight spaces.

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    Makita battery powered drill and impact screwdriver, Electric Dewalt Sawzall seems to do the trick for me

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    I'm with Mechanic, I prefer the inverter and extension cord, although if you have an inverter you could always keep an extra battery on charge.

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    i use both, i prefer battery most of the time except for grinders, ive got an 18v dewalt battery grinder, weak power and the battery goes dead really quick, milwaukee makes one i really want to try, but for grinders ill stick to the cord, everything else battery

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