I think there’s a pretty high chance the majority of people who use various kinds of tools around the house, either professionally or for their hobbies, have found themselves in situations where using a cordless tool would have been the best, or even the only option to complete a particular task.
Cordless power tools can serve much more than only one purpose and it’s only up to you to take advantage of it.
Here I have compiled a short list of several ways you can put your power tools to good use by changing the available attachments.
Tightening Nuts and Bolts and Drilling Holes
The main, and often the only application for the vast majority of hobbyists who use cordless tools is tightening nuts and bolts. When it comes to those hard-to-reach places or when you find yourself working in the yard with the closest power source tens of metres away, a cordless power tool can help you a great deal.
Not to mention the time-saving when you have to assemble or disassemble something with lots of screws.
It’s also worth noting that safety matters can sometimes arise when working in difficult conditions outside, and having a power cable lying on the ground could be a potential danger. Especially if the ground is wet or if there are any children playing around.
Cordless power tools are a life-saver in those situations.
Mixing Paddles and Blades
A great accessory that comes in various sizes and shapes, which can save you a lot of work and energy during paint mixing. Doing the mixing manually can be an arduous process, especially if you need to mix several cans of paint.
Not only does it help you mix the desired color efficiently and quickly, but it enables you to do it anywhere outside the house, thus avoiding the smell of paint that usually takes days to draught.
Wood and Metal Cutting
If you need to cut precisely a metal or wood surface you can do it by adding a saw attachment of the desired diameter. This useful accessory is a great aid for various cutting tasks. Just make sure you do not overheat your power drill during the process, especially if you are drilling a hole in metal.
Take all precautions and make pauses whenever necessary.
Scrub Works and Sanding
Remember that feeling of despair when you start scrubbing your bathtub and no matter how hard you press it seems as if nothing rubs off? Use the scrubbing brush accessory to do the dirty work for you. You will finish scrubbing much faster and it will also be much cleaner and more thorough.
Scrubs come in various sizes and hardness/softness and you can perform practically any kind of scrubbing action.
Wire Winding & Straightening
An interesting and rather simple trick if you quickly need to wind or straighten a wire. Just attach the wire to the chuck of the drill and hold the other end. Check out this video to see how to do it.
You can also do it with two wires, the process is the same.
These are just some of the options, there are many more to explore.
Try experimenting with different bits, and with a little creativity you’ll be able to accomplish amazing things. If you don’t possess any attachments it might be good to consider cordless tool combo kits as they are of course cheaper than getting each attachment separately.
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