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Battery tools are the way to go. If we need continues usage, get the cord. I even like a battery table saw for cutting small pieces on the job. I bought one for my guys and the cord is now in the shop for looks. I want a battery framing saw, Makita because its nicely balanced and fits my hand. We have two for cutting all sort of stuff including finish work. I know finish work, but they work. I want a personal one for small things around the house. I don't need it but want it. Battery tools have come a long way. Deep down inside, I am afraid battery powered cars will be that way too. How often do we cut stacks of lumber or bust that huge nut out of our cars? Once every few years if that much? GEt out the cord, if not, 98% of the time, the battery powered tool will do the trick. My guys bought battery stud drills. They are tiny compared to our old Hold Hawg, an angle drill. Much lighter and easier to get around on our job.
I must say, the three battery tool I bought for the house had been worth its weight in gold. A tiny Dewalt hand held vacuum, yard blower, and my 'lil Milwaukee tire inflator. For small to even larger stuff, it all works great. By the time I get the cord out, I am done especially the vacuum. Wife dropped something in the kitchen, boom, done with the industrial vacuum in 15 seconds. Takes me 15 sec. jsut to open garage to get shop vac. We no longer have vacuum in the house.
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