"Sure, you sacrifice a bit of raw power, but the convenience factor is huge."
Couldn't agree more. Just finished framing my first custom home, and I went cordless for most of it. At first, I was skeptical about battery life and power consistency, but honestly, the newer brushless models surprised me. Quick tip: keep an extra battery charging while you work—swapping out takes seconds and keeps downtime minimal. Pneumatics still have their place for heavy-duty beams, but cordless is definitely my new go-to for everyday framing tasks... convenience wins out.
Interesting to hear cordless held up so well for framing. I mostly stick to smaller DIY projects around the house, and cordless nailers have been a game changer there too. Still wonder if they'd really hold their own on bigger jobs though...
Cordless nailers definitely hold their own for most interior trim and finish work I've done—super convenient and no compressor to lug around. But I have noticed battery life can get dicey on bigger projects, especially if you're working all day. Curious if anyone's had experience with rapid charging setups or swapping batteries frequently... does that interrupt workflow much, or do you just get used to it?
I've been there—battery anxiety is real, haha. What worked for me was grabbing an extra battery or two and setting up a little charging station nearby. I just swap them out whenever there's downtime (coffee breaks, measuring cuts, etc.). Honestly, after a day or two, it becomes second nature and doesn't really interrupt the flow much. Plus, beats dragging around hoses and compressors any day...
Totally get what you're saying about battery anxiety...had that at first too. But honestly, once I got into a rhythm, swapping batteries became automatic. I actually timed it out of curiosity (nerdy, I know), and turns out the downtime for battery swaps was way less than dealing with hoses and compressors. Plus, fewer tripping hazards around the workspace. Definitely worth pushing through that initial hesitation—your workflow will thank you later.
