Cordless/Power Tools

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

So I have a Hatachi set of around the same age, 18V..... The tools themselves are all still in good working order...The batteries on the other had don't hold a charge well.. After researching new cordless tools, I decided the best option was not to replace them.... Rather I ordered some be Li-ion Battery's and the charger to go with them:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bottom line, is for just over 100$ I will keep on using my existing cordless tools, with new battery technology.....

Have you used those batteries? I've already got a Li-Ion charger, but 4 stars isn't super comforting.

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[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Have you used those batteries? I've already got a Li-Ion charger, but 4 stars isn't super comforting.

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So they will be going through there first big test this weekend.

But you need to look at some of the reviews... Several of the 1 star ratings are from people that didn't have the correct charger......

If you already have the LI-ion charger, you are looking a a 50$ investment for two batteries, or 26$-30$ for a single new battery....

compared to a 400-500$ to get all new tools, seems like an easy decision to me...especially if the old tools are still working just fine...... . but I do like to gamble more then some people.....

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

So they will be going through there first big test this weekend.

But you need to look at some of the reviews... Several of the 1 star ratings are from people that didn't have the correct charger......

If you already have the LI-ion charger, you are looking a a 50$ investment for two batteries, or 26$-30$ for a single new battery....

compared to a 400-500$ to get all new tools, seems like an easy decision to me...especially if the old tools are still working just fine...... . but I do like to gamble more then some people.....

I can't remember which one I read it on, but a reviewer posted that his batteries went up in flames!

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[GodSmile]

I have been using Dewalt cordless drills and have been happy with them. I have one that I bought in 2001 (Have replaced batteries) and it still works well. I have a new Dewalt as well. Much lighter and you can see the technology has improved. I agree with some of the posters that Milwaukee is one of the best out there, and also Makita. I have found Dewalt to be a good value for my needs (I am a hobby woodworker, not a pro).

As for Compound Sliding Miter Saw, after quite a bit of research I purchased a Delta several years ago. I'm very happy with it, only downside is that I have it connected to a dust collector, and it is not engineered well for dust collection. If you would like more info on that let me know .

[Biggd]

I did my kitchen over a few years ago and I bought a 18V Ryobi set, impact and drill as a back up to my 10 year old Makita. My 10 year old 18V Makita was smaller, lighter, more powerful, and lasted longer than the Ryobi.
I should have returned it but I used it only when the Makita battery went dead. I will always grab for the Makita before I grab for the Ryobi.
The Ryobi drill will kill the battery real quick if you are forced to bare down on it.

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I can't remember which one I read it on, but a reviewer posted that his batteries went up in flames!

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So yes there was one singular review that said they had a smoky issue, I doubt very much that the unit went up in flames people like to exaggerate.....

This weekend I talked my dock project with one of the new batteries, with no issues what so ever..... 2-3 hours of drill and circular saw use off and on, and never need to pull out the second battery....

The Saw was running strong at at end even....

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

So yes there was one singular review that said they had a smoky issue, I doubt very much that the unit went up in flames people like to exaggerate.....

This weekend I talked my dock project with one of the new batteries, with no issues what so ever..... 2-3 hours of drill and circular saw use off and on, and never need to pull out the second battery....

The Saw was running strong at at end even....

Awesome to hear. That was with the batteries you linked to above?

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[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Awesome to hear. That was with the batteries you linked to above?

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Yes it was.... They are LI-ion, so as mentioned you just have to make sure you have the correct charger.... I didn't, so I had to order that as well....

[thinkxingu]

Awesome, thanks. I have had the Li-ion batteries and charger since just after buying the original kit. In fact, all the Ni-Cad batteries have long been put out to pasture!