I finally gave up on my old corded miter saw after trying a friend's battery powered one

For years I stuck with my heavy corded DeWalt miter saw, thinking cordless tools were just for drills. Last month, my buddy let me use his new Makita 36V on a deck job. The difference was insane. Not having to drag a 100 foot extension cord across the yard and untangle it every five minutes saved me at least an hour a day. The cut quality was just as good, and the thing had plenty of power for all the 2x6 pressure treated we were using. I felt like an idiot for clinging to the cord for so long. It's not just about the tool, it's about the whole work flow. Has anyone else made the switch and found it changed how you set up for a job?

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clairebaker1h ago

Oh man, I read an article about this exact thing! They said the time saved on setup is the real game changer, not just the tool itself. Makes you rethink your whole process, right?