Finally swapped my corded circular saw for a battery one after a job in Phoenix with no power

I was always team corded because I thought batteries would die halfway through a cut, but after that 90 degree day hauling an extension cord through three rooms I gave in and now I can't believe I waited so long, has anyone else made the switch and regretted it?

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thomasb4112d ago

Jessica, you said you've been through THREE different battery platforms that all left you stranded. Were these all from the same brand or did you try a few? Because I moved to Milwaukee after using a no-name brand and the difference in battery life was insane.

jessica33112d ago

Oh come on, you'll regret it the first time that battery dies mid-cut on a ladder or up on a roof. I've been through three different battery platforms and every single one left me stranded at the worst possible moment. A corded saw never runs out of power and never costs me another $200 for a spare battery I forgot to charge.

kevinw9412d ago

Hold up a second, @jessica331, I get your frustration with battery stuff but I gotta gently push back on the corded being totally bulletproof. I had a corded circular saw fall off a ladder once and the plug yanked out of the wall breaker, then I had to climb back down in the rain to reset it. That was way more annoying than swapping a battery. Your mileage may vary for sure, but I think the newer battery platforms have really improved the runtime and the quick-charge times. A spare battery sitting in my truck charger has saved me more times than I can count.