As a crafter in the woodworking and power tooling industries, it is
always crucial to stay ahead of the curve and ahead of the competition.
To keep this leg-up, one must also have the right power tools with the
right high-quality compliments to their specific needs and styles.
Knowing just which power tools actually do this though, can present a
quandary all its own. For example, which would you choose between a
corded and a cordless power tool? Which would offer you the best
performance and the most fluid efficiency on the jobsite? Ultimately,
the answer, as all important answers do, hinges upon you, your
individual needs, and your specific jobs and requirements.
Just as
both types have distinct advantages, both corded and cordless power
tools have distinct disadvantages as well. And, because I think most
people prefer to get their bad news first, I'll begin with the
disadvantages of each type and move on to the good news once we've all
become thoroughly dejected.
Without any punches pulled or sugar
coated, cordless tools have no constant power source. Their power and
performance hinges entirely on a battery whose performance, in turn,
hinges entirely on the robustness of its charge. Also, with the
exception of Lithium Ion batteries, a cordless tool battery tends to
lose power continuously as you work; as the charge wears down, the
tool's out-put power also diminishes rendering your tool, and your work
as well, at the mercy of a constantly dwindling power source.
Additionally, cordless tools tend, simply, to be less powerful. They are
heavier, and batteries are usually quite expensive to replace.
Okay,
more bad news: corded power tools are essentially stationary. They are
limited by the location of their power source in relation to the length
of their cord, and because extension cords should generally be reserved
for emergency use only, your are essentially tethered to the length of
your cord. Of course, said cord is not only limiting, but it is a
dangerous electrical hazard, and a villainous tripping hazard as well;
an electrical and tripping hazard that is relatively delicate and almost
always painful to replace. Additionally, power cords can also be a
"mood hazard," if you will. You see, they are simply inconvenient.
They're awkward and cumbersome, and can weigh down your working
momentum.
..And the disappointment momentarily overwhelms until
exactly right now, your spirits lift, if only slightly, and I commence
relation of good news!
Cordless tools offer superior portability
and compact ergonomics on the job. Additionally, as battery technology
continues to grow and advance, so do the benefits of working cordless.
You see, cordless power tools are now more powerful, longer-lasting, and
lighter weight than ever before. They are always simple to store and
transport and they allow crafters to not only move about on the job, but
to actually relocate from jobsite to jobsite and project to project
with zero fear of cord lengths or the (non)presence of electrical
outlets. Accordingly, cordless tools are perfect for home-users, for
outdoor use, for use in busier areas where a cord might drive anyone
completely mad, and are absolutely essential on more rudimentary or
preliminary work sites that have not yet been wired for electrical
service.
Corded tools, on another happy hand, have a constant,
non-dwindling power source. As a result, they offer more overall power
and a heavier-duty performance for the life of the tool and for each
individual use as well. Corded tools also have a quite long lifespan and
can enjoy many years of good health and hearty performance if well
maintained. They also allow craftsmen to work without stops (as long as
you remain plugged-in to the same outlet) so each minute you spend on
the job is more efficiently spent. Additionally, cordless tools are not
only more powerful, but they are lightweight, less expensive, and
supernaturally reliable. As they are also, perhaps even supernaturally
again, durable and resilient to the bumps and bruises of jobsite living,
the corded power tool line is best suited for heavy-duty, high-power
jobs that require brute industrial strength and a continuous supply of
big power.
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