Dirty Dog Doug Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 How come since I retired the battery tools have gotten soo much better??!! While my Dewalt garden tools dont have the power of gas ones . Being able to grab it and pull the trigger instead off hoping it starts on the first pull while I have had a number of battteries turn to paper weights Dewalt has been good about replacing them that fan had saved me one some hot summer shoots { well hot for the SF bay area 92} how far we have come since the 9.6 volt makitas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Compare the different versions of tools before you buy, lesson learned. The change in motor technology from the 18v to the early 20v to the current 20v, impressive. Why is the Makita 9.6 still on the shelf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 The impact wrenches and vacuum are worth a look. Great for rolling around the car on a stool without an air hose or extension cord to fall over. Great for vacuuming the car or spot cleaning after drilling a hole in the house. No cords or bulky shop vac and she doesn’t yell about it being the “good” vacuum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Like my Milwaukee 18V brushless tools. They work well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I have settled on Ryobi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angus McPherson Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Dirty Dog Doug said: How come since I retired the battery tools have gotten soo much better??!! While my Dewalt garden tools dont have the power of gas ones . Being able to grab it and pull the trigger instead off hoping it starts on the first pull while I have had a number of battteries turn to paper weights Dewalt has been good about replacing them that fan had saved me one some hot summer shoots { well hot for the SF bay area 92} how far we have come since the 9.6 volt makitas Really? They do that? For free or for how much? I've got a bunch of old batteries and some DeWalt tools that are almost paperweights due to lack of working batteries. I'm not sure if they even still sell the battery types I need, but they were expensive when they did sell them. Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I am using Kobalt brand (from Lowe's) 24 Volt tools. I am very pleased with their battery life and strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dog Doug Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, Black Angus McPherson said: Really? They do that? For free or for how much? I've got a bunch of old batteries and some DeWalt tools that are almost paperweights due to lack of working batteries. I'm not sure if they even still sell the battery types I need, but they were expensive when they did sell them. Angus there where under a year old 3 year battery guarranty for dewalt . the best selling part of Rigid is life time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still hand Bill Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 The big change was from nimh, to lithium. That made a huge difference in weight, self discharge, and life. Interestingly Ridgid and ryobi (both owned by TTI) are the only products that have not changed battery mounting. This allows older tools to be updated to new batteries. Really helps as all my old batteries are dead, but the tools are not. We are guessing that most mfg change battery interface regularly to keep the aftermarket from making copy batteries. They patent the mount so it can’t be copied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Still hand Bill said: The big change was from nimh, to lithium. That made a huge difference in weight, self discharge, and life. Interestingly Ridgid and ryobi (both owned by TTI) are the only products that have not changed battery mounting. This allows older tools to be updated to new batteries. Really helps as all my old batteries are dead, but the tools are not. We are guessing that most mfg change battery interface regularly to keep the aftermarket from making copy batteries. They patent the mount so it can’t be copied. DeWalt makes an adapter so that the new shoe style batteries can be used with the older post style tools. However you cannot leave a battery in the tool when using the adapter as it will cause the battery to slowly discharge. I have no clue why but it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Inspect those bundled tool deals very carefully. BTW Lowes is no better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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