What are the Different Types of Cordless Power Tools?
Almost any electrically powered tool is available either with a power cord or in a cordless, battery powered model. Cordless power tools in the typical tool box might include a drill and/or drill/drivers, table saw, and reciprocating saw. Small, lightweight, usually handheld, cordless power tools do not need an external power source. Therein lies the practicality of such devices; they can be used anywhere. Such hand-held power tools include a circular saw or trim saw, planer, and jigsaw. The most common battery used in today’s cordless power tools is the 18 volt (18v) Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. Li-ion batteries are square, black, relatively powerful, quickly rechargeable, long-lasting and slow to discharge when not in use. Li-ion batteries, however, are somewhat volatile and easily damaged from being too deeply discharged. Tools that ordinarily use a Li-ion battery would be a portable band saw, a rotary sander, chain saw, nail gun, caulking gun, router, rotary sander, or belt sander
