Corded vs cordless tools

I have a M18 Hackzall and it does what I expect it to do, I do not expect it to do constant long run times. I cut tree branches with it for the most part... when the palm tree branches fall I cut them up into 6 foot lengths for ease of moving them.

The battery and brushless motor technology has made quantum leaps over the last 10 years, the electric stuff, especially in the 18V and up department.

I bought a bunch of M12 stuff I am really happy with including a stubby 3/8 impact I have in FL and a 1/2" one I have here at the shop in NH that is getting constant use on customer cars... it has not given any indication that it is getting tired and it has turned out to be a really good purchase.

The only other M18 tool I have besides the Hackzall is the high torque 1/2 inch gun... and that can be dangerous in the wrong hands.

We had a customer beat his lug nuts on with one and it took us almost 3 hours to get the wheels off the car... I had to caution him not to do it again.... after he had a good chunk of change added to his bill for new lug nuts, studs, and extraction time.

The M18 line has a lot of interesting tools, but at my age I am getting "tooled out" as I am not working much due to taking care of my 92 year old Mom full time.... but if I see something i think I'll use and it is reasonable money, I'll buy it.

PS the only time I have used my compressor in Florida in the last year was to lift and lower the motorcycle lift table. My M12 inflatior with a 4AH battery keeps the tires to the various vehicles inflated. When I get a ding from my garage security camera it is usually my neighbor helping himself to one of the M series tools.... he has come to enjoy them