Hi there. This is a very, very, in fact - embarrassingly - basic question, as my first post. I think I may even know the answer, but I thought I would use it as my first post, to make sure!!
I am looking at replacing my DIY DRILL for something a bit more serious than the 'toy' I have had since I was about 14. My Q: should I go electric (cordless), or mains (corded)? Now obviously, the cordless gives me the huge advantage of being able to go anywhere (even down the garden to the shed, or use on the BBQ, car, etc etc...). But being essentially battery powered, it will inherently have less power / torque / 'turning force'. What do people think? Is the trade-off worth it, or do modern day cordless drills breeze thru wood posts, etc, with the same ease? I also hope to use the drill for other jobs, such as, attaching a circular wire brush to clean small areas of dirty or rusty metal, as prep for painting. Again, with the "battery powered" one being less powerful than the corded drill, will I lose out much on the difference? Will these jobs be noticeably harder or take a deal longer than when using the mains-powered device? All thoughts on this extremely basic question are hugely welcome!! THANK YOU!!