Ditch the Hose

摘要

There are two reasons I buy tools that require cords or hoses. Sometimes, that's all there is. More often, it's to save money-and that almost always ends up costing me. The inconvenience of running extension cords or dragging out compressors and hoses often overwhelms the satisfaction of saving a few bucks. And if I find myself using the less-expensive tool more than anticipated, I end up buying the cordless version anyway.After going through that dumb routine at least a half-dozen times, I developed a credo I apply to every new tool purchase: Never buy a corded tool when a cordless tool will do.Until recently, I didn't think that really applied to framing nailers. The gas-fired Paslode nailers that have been around seemingly forever are fine for small jobs, but nobody considers them a replacement for pneumatics. But gas-fired framers aren't the only cordless option these days. There are now a handful of battery-operated framers that, depending on the kind of work you do, could conceivably replace pneumatics entirely without any loss of productivity. For those not already invested in compressors and hoses or those just starting out, these tools could even save you money.