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It's amazing to think about how far DIY power tools have come. We've gone from relying on sheer muscle power, like hand-cranked drills, to the astonishing convenience of cordless tools with batteries that last for hours. Imagine boring a dozen holes with a brace and bit versus zipping through them with a modern drill – it's a fully different experience.
I was just reading about early electric drills, and it's fascinating how bulky and impractical they were to start with. You were tethered to a wall outlet, and the motors were frequently enough heavy and prone to overheating. Now, you can tackle almost any project, anywhere, without needing a power cord.
What milestones in power tool development do you find most notable? Was it the invention of the first portable electric drill? Or perhaps the shift to more powerful and longer-lasting batteries? I'm curious to hear what others think.