Cordless vs Corded Drills

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Well after do the poll on cordless drills I decided that a poll putting cordless drill vs corded drill was in order.I didn't bother with brands this time as the poll option only allows for 5 options. Thats the reason that some brands were not in the original poll.I for one havn't had a decent variable 1/2 corded drill in a long time. I have three current cordless drills. 1. Dewalt 14.4 volt XRP, 2. Sears Craftmans 19.2 volt, 3. Ridgid 18 Volt. The Dewalt XPR has taken a beating and still takes more. I use a couple 18 volt DeWalt XRP's at work and they are one of the best drills I have ever used. I just hope the new Ridgid I just bought comes close.Last edited by jamlit; 02-12-2008 at 06:44 PM.Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.
Reply:For ONE hole?  cordless If you want to DRILL........David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:agreed......  I have some cordless but the majority of the time I prefer corded.  I do have a 1/2" cordless impact wrench that comes in rather handy at times, and a cordless 4.5" grinder that comes in handy if you need to climb, but I use the corded power tools mostly.I'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:If it's an option I don't use a drill at all!  I try to make all my holes on the Bridgeport MILL....  Sorry - since the last one took an odd twist against cordless I figured I twist this one again handdrills altogther!
Reply:My 19.2 Porte Cable cordless is all I use, that darn thing will not die, awsome tool. I use it daily.Tim Beeker.
Reply:18V Dewalt XRPGot it free from Home Depot because the guy selling them was a smart AZZ that did not like Dewalt. Throwing out the "F" word to customers can cost you. He said: "You would be a "F-ing" idiot to buy Dewalt." So I got one without buying it, the Manager offered it to me for free and I said "OK."
Reply:corded drills stationed at the table a 3/8" and 1/2", corded magnetic drill for the really big stuff that cant find its way onto the punch press.99% of our holes are made with a punch press, puts up to a 1 1/4 hole in 1" plate But it makes me take a step back when I do.Have we all gone mad?
Reply:kinda like comparing a wrench to a screw driver in my opinion... each has its place. If I had to choose just one drill it would be a corded, the battery cant die. But I use my cordless ALOT more. cause for what I do its usually a couple random holes and its faster to whip out the cordless. If I have to build something that requires drilling holes all day I use my corded drill and/or drill press.I like to party!
Reply:Voted cordless, read TubularFab's comment, thought "oops, my drill press has a cord", don't see how to change it. I use the drill press lots, partly because it goes down to about 80rpm and I use hole saws for cutting mitres in tubing.But for a hand drill, cordless every time.
Reply:I've got to go with corded. I'm sure there are cordless drills with plenty of torque, but I haven't found a keyless chuck yet that didn't slip, and haven't seen a cordless drill with a keyed chuck.
Reply:I hardly ever have to get out the corded drill. My cordless is always plenty. I especialy like cordless tools when working under cars. Less stuff to snag your creeper on.Patriot Performance AutoLincoln Power Mig 255CLincoln AC-225 StickVictor Journeyman O/AQuincy QT-5 Compressor
Reply:I'll take the one with the cord every time.
Reply:Cordless has limited use for me, but it is convenient for a few things. I use my corded B&D 1/2" hammer/regular drill quite a bit. Many times it's "Don't weld that, we may have to take it off eventually", so drill several 3/8" holes and bolt it. Other times it's clamping down Sealtite or conduit on steel, concrete, or cinderblock, which takes either self-tappers or anchors, and a lot of them.
Reply:Why not leverage each strengths?I look at it this way I own four drills one of which is a cordless.   It has it place but so do each of the others.The cordless units only strength is its portability and that is extremely handy.I have one Milwaukee pistol grip drill and frankly it is far better to use than any corded drill I've used recently.   The number one thing I like about it is the speed control and its smoothness at very low speeds.   That and it fits my hands just about perfectly.Second up is the Milwaukee D-Handle drill which unfortunately gets very little use anymore.   Just not doing the type of work that requires it.Lastly we have an old B&D 3/8" drill/hammer drill.   Small and older than the hills it still drills into concrete.Lately a lot of the work I'm doing lends itself to a battery power drill so that gets used more of recent times.Dave
Reply:I use both. Both have advantages depending on what I am doing. I like the cordless for driving screws (both of mine have a clutch) and if there are only a couple holes needing drilled. Since I always have power I carry corded drills on my truck. One standard drill and 3 different hammer drills. Hitachi and 1/2" Bosch for brick and cinder block. Bosch Bulldog for concrete.The difference between art and craft is the quality of the workmanship. I am an artist.
Reply:Out of all the cordless, Metabo is the best, yes it costs alot more than any other brand, but you end up getting the best by FAR!