Power Drill.cord or cordless? I need to buy the right one for power drill attachments.?

Question

Such as sanding wheel attachment and rotary dremel attachment.Thank you

Answer 1

it sounds like u need a motor that will run for long periods of time. The cordless drills will give you lots of use but I dont think that will suit your needs.

Answer 2

Do you mean an actual drill that takes up to 3/8" or 1/2" diameter bits, or a dremel/rotozip type tool?

I've always preferred a cord for both my drill and dremel, because I always have plenty of power. But if you plan to work outside, or have to move around a lot indoors, then cordless is the way to go.

If you do go cordless, also buy a second battery. Keep the unused battery in the charger, so that when the one you're using runs down you just swap the batteries and can still keep working.

Answer 3

I run a reno and maint. business and have 5 crews at any given time all outfitted with cordless tools that include drills,sabre saws,circuler saws and so forth. I have used ALL the many brands on the market and can tell you two things for sure 1 You get what you pay for. Ryobi are very cheap tools that are totally worthless when used on a daily basis but are ok for the average homeowner.2 There is HUGE differance in the quality of the tools. My people use these tools HARD all day and day after day. Some barely last a day and some are ALLWAYS in need of repair. You could not ask for a better torture test for tools then what my people put them through every day !! I spend at least 40,000 a year on tools and KNOW what works and what does not. The best by FAR are 24 volt Millwakee tools. They have as much power as the corded models (The best are also millwakee ) and last a long time. They are lithium ion batterys so they last a very long time and never get a memory. Recharge times are short as well. Makita are the next best. Lots of power. same battery type but only 18 volt ( but there is not a lot of differance between 18 and 24 volt ) Although not as good as 18 volt millwakee. DeWalt are the commercial divison of black and decker and had to recall all their 24 volt tools because of so many problems. We have found Dewalt to be good tools but seem to be in constant need of repair !!! They are noy very tough. Ryobi are cheap bottom barrel tools and dont last long when used hard. As far as routers,laminate trimmers and other high speed rotory tools (dremmel ) and angle grinders go We have not found one yet that even comes close to the performance and realiabilty of the corded ones. Battery power just cant seem to deliver the RPMs needed to do the job yet. Remmber as far as tools go,you get what you pay for!! You will never regret it if you spend the extra money to buy an 18 or 24 volt millwakee or makita drill ! Just be sure the batterys are lithium ion !! They will last a life time!

Answer 4

For the applications you listed, I would think that rotational speed and control would be major considerations. There are various and variable speeds in both types of drills and selecting the right speed for the job you will be doing can be important to the fit and finish of the project. Dremels may spin as high as 25,000 rpm which is much faster (about 10 times) than you will find in either a battery or corded drill.

The big advantage to cordless is that you can take it anywhere. Their disadvantage is that they usually weigh more and have a limited time per battery use. However, most of the cordless worth having use a battery which takes less than one hour to charge and they come with an extra battery. Together with an operating time for most uses of about two hours or more, cordless overcome the battery limitation. I use and have used for years, a Craftsman Professional Series 18 volt and a 14 volt. The smaller for lighter jobs and the larger for when I am building decks and am driving lots and lots of deck screws and 5/16" structural screws. Neither of these however completely replace other tools, like my dremel (corded), hammer drill (corded), drill press (corded) and sanders (corded, haven't found a cordless sander yet that is worth the money). I also use a 3/4" corded drill to mix mortar and other concrete products. We tend to think that drills either corded or battery powered are so versitile and come with so many attachments that we tend to forget that they are not capable of doing everything.

So selet on that meets your needs and is comfortable to use and again you get what your pay for.

Answer 5

Cord. Cordless is nice, but if you don't have a drill, get a corded one first. Two reasons. First price. What's a decent corded 3/8" drill vs a cordless. Second, reliability. There is nothing like holding something with one hand, using the cordless with the other and then the battery dies. And you have to finish the screw. That's why I use corded on cabinets. Plus with a sanding wheel, it sounds like you are going to be running it for long periods.

I like my cordless tools, they are handy for doing something quick and not heavy duty. But if I'm doing something where I using it often and need reliability, then I grab the corded tool first.

My suggestion get corded first, and later when you find you need to pull the tool out for a quick fix, and it seems to happen a few times a week, and you want to only use it for a minute or two, then spring for the cordless. That way if the battery is dead or if the tool breaks you have a back-up.

Answer 6

In my opinion, a power tool with a cord will always deliver more power than a cordless model. So, if you are looking to do jobs that require drilling into hardwoods or other hard materials, then I would opt for the cord version. I can't tell you how many times I started out with a cordless drill...only to go back to the one with the cord. If you are going to go the cordless route, make sure that you get one with 18 or more volts, as it makes a huge difference in performance. I would also recommend Dewalt, since I had a lot of problems, like another poster, with the battery life of Black and Decker products. If most of your jobs will be several hours, that is another reason to go with the cord version. Again, it disrupts the job when the rechargeable drill dies and you need to pull out the other drill...or if you forget to plug the rechargeable one in.

All of that said, if the ability to work away from an outlet is a priority, then go for the rechargeable version.

Two last points, try to buy a drill with a chuck rather than a hand-tightened one to prevent having to constantly retighten the bit. Also, make sure the drill is reversible.

Answer 7

Cordless drills are OK for most applications.....
However ,cordless & many variable speed power cord drills do not have the RPMs for sanding discs & dremel tool applications.
Depends on what you need to do.
Have both types of drills & "dremel " tools & getting a drill to do double duty is not effective.
Also, have found the corded variety of dremel tool to have a bit more torque than cordless.
For sanding discs I use an old 1/4" constant speed drill w/ cord..
Hope you find helpful

Answer 8

I use a cordless for the same attachments but if you buy a low end cordless you will wish you bought the power drill.

Answer 9

I have both. It depends on the job as to which one I use. For extended periods of use, I like the corded. Also for jobs that need a lot of power (drilling steel, grinding etc). Cordless has many uses also.

Answer 10

I had a lot of luck with My ryobi power pack. Before it was stolen. I can tell you this much. Black N decker sucks for their cordless tools. batteries do not last for long at all and they start to run down quickly. I personally have decided to always use corded tools simply because I was tired of bad batteries. If you plan on using them a lot or plan on using the infrequently like months in between, your better with corded tools.