for various shop projects is on my shopping list, but which one? I had a Bosch a long time ago. Anybody tried the newer cordless versions?
I am still in the world of cords. The battery ones look nice and certainly offer a lot of flexibility with multiple projects. I don't have a huge need for one, so I will stick with what I have. But, if I really needed one I would go with a battery based unit for it's versatility.
I don't often need one anymore, so I thought the cordless might be a good option. I've gotten a couple other cordless tools and they're great for how I put 'em to use.
Papa Dave...I love cordless tools, they can go anywhere! I don't know how my dad built homes with just a circular saw and drill way back when...and they weighed a ton...but they still run great for me. I love my cordless drivers/drills/saws/lights... For heavy jobs I still use corded tools for the most part. I wouldn't be afraid to go cordless if I were you...live a little and treat yourself!
Naps are gooder. I'm already partially cordless. Recip saw, circ. saw. They have more oomph than I thought they would. Battery life isn't too bad either. Two different drills and an impact as well.....been using a cordless drill for decades now.
I almost never take out a a corded tool anymore, not sure about a cordless laminate trimmer but if they work as well as all the other cordless I have I would say they will work fine.When I was building a lot of countertops I used 2 corded Dewalt trimmers, I like the weight and feel of them. If I needed to compare, I have a drywall router now and it does fine, so I guess a laminate router would be fine too, not really cutting much at a time. PS all my stuff is Dewalt 20v used daily, worked hard but not abused.
My FIL as a cordless circular saw...that thing has some serious butt! I was impressed! 60V I think...he said it is rated to cut 200 2x4's on 1 charge
Been looking for a Dewalt cordless lam. trimmer, but no luck so far. I'm starting to accumulate a few of those batteries, so that would be my first choice.
I use a laminate trimmer as a small router. I would think cordless would be ok for small jobs but for bigger jobs I think corded would be better. I don’t think cordless tools aren’t quite there when it comes to higher amperage tools like grinders.
The only time I've had trouble with a laminate trimmer was when it was spinning too slow. I wouldn't want to be doing a big job and have the motor slowing down half way thru. Course the motor in my battery lawn mower adjusts amperage draw to keep the blade up to speed and cutting well, so if it has that type of smart motor/smart battery maybe that concern is moot. Laminate trimmers are nice small, is a battery driven one "small" ?
Definitely not. I have a cordless grinder and I use it often, but it doesn't have the power to compare to the corded grinders.
New release from Dewalt DCW600B – Brushless Router Bare Tool also a planer , jigsaw and orbital sander
I ended up ordering the Bosch Colt corded, which is basically the same one I had way back in the day. Should be here no later than Thursday. The Porter Cable D handle and my other one (a 3.5 HP for the table) are just too bulky for laminate edge work. Thanks for that info ironpony . I may still get one at some point.
I've always thought that cordless routers might be too top heavy for me - more tippy, which is not good when routing. I've had many cordless tools for years but have really started to appreciate one key aspect - the lack of a cord. Let me explain. I've been working on my roof a lot, building a deck and installing insulation, siding and roofing. By far, the biggest safety risk thus far has been stepping on a dammed cord. Even on a relatively low pitch, stepping on a round cord is akin to stepping on a skateboard. I've cussed the cords a lot.
