[AT] OT Now rechargeable tool batteries Re: computers OT

[Cecil Bearden]

If you get batteries from Lowes, Home Depot, etc, check the dates on the 
patteries.  A lot of times they are 2 to 3 years old....  I use my Dewalt 
1/4 hex Impact driver with a 3/8 in adapter as a small impact wrench.  It 
really is a lot handier than my old air wrench that was always hanging the 
hose coupler and popping off just when I had crawled down into the truck to 
get a part loose.. I just ordered a 3/8 18V impact from CPO outlet.  With 
the discount and shipping is was just 101.00.   Now I can quit worring about 
twisting off the 1/4 hex adapter.
Cecil in OKla


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene's Wowway e-mail" <gwaugh at wowway.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 9:48 AM
Subject: [AT] OT Now rechargeable tool batteries Re: computers OT


> Things have been off-topic for a while, I thought I'd throw out a thread
> that I am sure is common to many of us: batteries for cordless tools.
>
> I have two systems going, both Ni-Cad.  A 14 Milwaukee drill/driver and a
> few 18 DeWalt ;tools, the primary one being an impact driver; I REALLY 
> like
> this tool; it sucks screws into almost any wood!
>
> I had the batteries for the Milwaukee rebuilt a year or so ago---IIRC, the
> cost was about half of new.  I am now starting to have trouble (low run
> time) with several of the 18V Dewalt batteries.  This system is popular
> enough that new batteries are relatively reasonable.  Home Depot currently
> has a pack of two De Walt 18V batteries (NiCad) for $99.  This is mighty
> close to what rebuilds would cost, although I might be able to get greater
> amp-hrs by rebuilding.
>
> But with the DeWalt I see myself at decision time....Is it time for me to
> just toss and make the leap to Li-Ion---it would sure be nice to have the
> extended run time, lesser weight etc.)  I think I have answered the buy 
> new
> vs rebuild aspect with what Home Depot has.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> GeneW
> Elgin, Illinois USA
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Paul Waugh
> Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 5:23 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] computers OT
>
> It was 300 baud, but what the heck, what a snail compared to today. 
> Dewalt
> batteries .....  I think they all suck, I am just not a good battery 
> person.
> I bought another battery (14v) for mine ($75?). Andrew now says he has a
> source to rebuild them for much less.  I just don't know how to take good
> care of a battery.
> Paul
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>
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