Where to Start With Cordless Tools
Building your first cordless kit can feel overwhelming — dozens of tools, multiple battery sizes, and a wide range of price points. This guide cuts through the noise and gives you a practical starting point for a professional-grade cordless kit built around the WorCraft 20V One For All platform.
Step 1: Start With Your Most-Used Tool
Don't buy a kit — buy the tool you reach for most. For stone and tile pros, that's usually an angle grinder. For general contractors, it's often a drill/driver. Start there, get the right battery pack, and build from that foundation.
Step 2: Choose the Right Battery Pack
Your first pack should match your primary tool's draw. A 4.0Ah is the best all-around starting pack — enough runtime for most tasks, not too heavy, and compatible with every tool you'll add later. If your primary tool is a paddle mixer or you run long sessions, start with a 6.0Ah.
Step 3: Add a Second Pack and a Charger
One battery is never enough on a real job. Buy a second pack and keep it on the charger while you work. This simple rotation eliminates downtime and protects your batteries from deep discharge under heavy use.
Recommended Starter Kit by Trade
| Trade | First Tool | Second Tool | Starting Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone fabricator | Angle Grinder | Paddle Mixer | 4.0Ah × 2 |
| Tile installer | Drill / Hammer Drill | Paddle Mixer | 4.0Ah × 2 |
| General contractor | Drill / Driver | Angle Grinder | 4.0Ah × 2 |
| Countertop installer | Angle Grinder | Polisher | 6.0Ah × 2 |
Step 4: Expand as You Go
Every tool you add to the WorCraft 20V One For All platform works with the batteries you already own. There's no penalty for starting small — your investment carries forward with every tool you add.
FAQs
Q: Can I use Makita batteries I already own with WorCraft tools?
A: Yes — the WorCraft One For All Makita adapter lets you run Makita 18V/20V packs on any WorCraft 20V tool. A great way to get started without buying new batteries. See the adapter.
Q: How many batteries do I need to start?
A: Two is the minimum for uninterrupted work — one in the tool, one on the charger. Start with two 4.0Ah packs and scale up as your kit grows.