Last of my 18v tooling

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   Been using my battery tools pretty often where the old batteries are giving it up, motors and gearing in the tools finally giving out where one drill smoked the other day and another got exceptionally HOT.  So all are headed to Scrap/trash.  All the batteries are headed to recycle bins.

Not sure if will buy any of the L-ion tooling available as not willing to deal with the issues of those as to fires or as have noted crappy quality China Made.  Has to be something out there worth the money corded and gen or cordless.

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DMiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 31200	Post Options Post Reply Quote DMiller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Last of my 18v tooling Posted: Yesterday at 6:00am
	Been using my battery tools pretty often where the old batteries are giving it up, motors and gearing in the tools finally giving out where one drill smoked the other day and another got exceptionally HOT. So all are headed to Scrap/trash. All the batteries are headed to recycle bins. Not sure if will buy any of the L-ion tooling available as not willing to deal with the issues of those as to fires or as have noted crappy quality China Made. Has to be something out there worth the money corded and gen or cordless.

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jaybmiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Greensville,Ont Points: 22542	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaybmiller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 6:18am
	Aside from corded devices, no other option except for Lithium batteries. I bought 3 of the drill/driver/2 batts/charger/case units from HD 5-6 years ago (Ryobi 18+ ) 1 still in cupboard, original drill still runs fine, all batteries 'ok'. Also have low power blower and weedwhacker. Minimal use, so they'll outlive me , I suspose. friend has one of the 40 volt lawnmowers and battery 'died'. cutting thick grass, in middle of summer is NOT easy on ANY battery.motor overheats(TALL,THICK grass), high current deand, battery self heats, safety sensor 'bricks' battery, cannot be reset,so cannot be recharged. Another 'great' design from an 'engineer'....
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DMiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 31200	Post Options Post Reply Quote DMiller Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 6:29am
	May just have to go back to Cords. Not as demonstrably painful as so many sales lit ads show out. Lived that way until the late eighties, can revert back.

Hubert (Ga)engine7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Jackson Cnty,GA Points: 6301	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hubert (Ga)engine7 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 6:45am
	Still using my 18V Dewalt tools and getting batteries from Batteries Plus but also have a number of Bauer tools from HF. Quality seems to be about the same. Handy to have for quick tasks or in the field with no other power available.
	Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.

DougG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Location: Mo Points: 8118	Post Options Post Reply Quote DougG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 8:11am
	Its kinda a big investment - but we use Makita at work - 18 volt, 36 volt saws, grinders, drills - use them hard and they hold up well- only thing is the batteries dont charge well under 35 degrees, sure beats dragging cords out,,

steve(ill) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: illinois Points: 81432	Post Options Post Reply Quote steve(ill) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 8:57am
	I have had a 19.2v Craftsman set for about 20 years. They work GREAT. Have bought aftermarket batteries of Amazon and had good success..... For that reason SON bought 20v Craftsman set... Not so good.. Drills are cheap made with no HP and dont last long. His grinder and impact seem to be OK.... Bought it becasue it was around $200. on sale for the set , where Dewault and Milwaukee were in the $7-900. range...... If i was doing it today i think i would look at the Harbor Freight tools and see check the quality and power of their 20v tools... Set cost in the $200. ... might be good for the part time user.. If i was using it DAILY ( like i do the 19.2v set) , i might be temped to look at the Dewalt , Milwaukee , Makita tools for the $$$.
	Like them all, but love the "B"s.

Thad in AR. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Points: 9462	Post Options Post Reply Quote Thad in AR. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 11:35am
	Whichever way you go, now is the time to buy. Some incredible buys right now. I just bought a cordless 20 volt Dewalt 1/4” crown stapler for well over $100 off the normal price. I need to get some batteries before Christmas sales are over as well.

tadams(OH) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Jeromesville, O Points: 10162	Post Options Post Reply Quote tadams(OH) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 hours 27 minutes ago at 3:07pm
	I need to find someone that rebuilds 40 volt batteries . I have a Lynxx chain saw and got a couple of batteries wet in the rain and they have a circuit board and won't charge.

SyncPil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 28 Oct 2024 Location: Denver Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote SyncPil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 7 hours 20 minutes ago at 6:14am
	Sounds like it's time for an upgrade! For reliability, consider high-quality corded tools like DeWalt or Milwaukee. If you reconsider cordless, their newer Li-ion tools have improved safety and performance. Just avoid off-brand options for better durability.