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Skinner

03-08-2003 05:54:16

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I've owned a 12 volt Porter Cabe drill for about 4 years now and both of my battery packs are just now getting where each charge last less time. I've been extremely happy with this drill as it has out worked most of the other cordless tools that I own, including the 12 volt DeWalt. It was a great purchase and was extremely reasonable.

I started pricing replacement batteries and most are wanting about $60 each plus shipping which is totally crazy since I barely paid $150 for the drill, flashlight, charger, and two batteries.

The numbers indicate that purchasing an entirely new drill kit would be slightly more than two batteries but would be a much better value, since everything would be new with a warranty and I could upgrade at the same time.

Honestly, 4 years from a cordless drill isn't too bad, but what is the typical life span and are some better than others? What about pricing, are Dewalt batteries any more reasonable than the Porters?

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WD-0

03-12-2003 18:05:01

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

I love my 18v Bosch, it is balanced well has loads of torque, and when working with other DeWalt users, they can't "borrow" my batteries.

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Fred OH

03-11-2003 10:30:24

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

Well, the guys are right as usual on replacing your own batteries and if enough people do this...maybe the price of new ones will come down. It's kinda like the Oriental way of doing business with you...sell you something real cheap initially...and make all the profit on the repair parts. Makes you feel as if you were burned...seems as though they think we have no memory. I always called it "getting Japped!" But they will only do what they can get by with. I can add to the repairing of your own batteries...I think they are of the tabbed variety...that means they are all hooked together like sausages with a small tab. Those stainless ends on the batteries don't solder too well. I guess I could mention about zapping them (whiskers) also...it works...sometimes...but I think some other bright individual wants to tell about it. Most won't tell you about it at all. Now you're wondering again...ain't I awful? L8R....Fred OH

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03-29-2003 18:18:15

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Re: Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Fred OH, 03-11-2003 10:30:24

we have a local battery shop that has re built my batterys somewhat reasonable the are called bulldog battery they are located in willoughby ohio 44904 give them a try.

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Bishop

03-11-2003 09:37:52

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

Check EBAY for Cordless Drill batteries.
A few months ago I was looking for a Dewalt 12V Cordless Saw, I found a kit and got the winning bid. It had a 12V Dewalt HammerDrill, 12V Dewalt Saw, "THREE" 12V batteries, and the Charger. I got them all for $150. I was willing to pay $150 for a saw alone. Only one battery was used, the other two were still sealed.
I already had three Dewalt 12V drills and six batteries, and one Charger, so I've set for a long time.
By the way, in the last five years only one 12V battery failed and I trashed it. Some day I start buying the 19V or 24V drills and stuff on EBAY.
As soon as you use a new tool one time it's used.

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A Dewalt Cordless Flashlight was in the kit too!

03-11-2003 10:42:59

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Re: Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Bishop, 03-11-2003 09:37:52

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Mark

03-10-2003 15:24:51

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

Crack your batteries open, measure the sizes of the cells, and order new NiCad batteries to match from DigiKey.com

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Skinner - Thanks for the advice!

03-10-2003 03:11:35

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

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Don LC

03-09-2003 21:49:43

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

I buy mine on the internet,shipped right to your door, most time no tax and save a few bucks..... .

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Don LC

03-09-2003 21:49:15

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

I buy mine on the internet,shipped right to your door, most time no tax and save a few bucks..... .

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Richard Fazio

03-09-2003 17:13:59

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

I have rebuilt a number of battery packs. Most cordless tools use sub c's. The best I found was from RC car battery packs. Tower Hobbies ( Link )sells seperate batteries to build your own packs with. Their batteies, the 1700s and up sub Cs are very good batteries. Much better than the tools usually come with. They will have more power and last longer than the originals.

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John Humphrey Morocco IN.

03-08-2003 20:41:37

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

Check out SUNN Battery, in FL. , I think. Do a Gogal scearch. I have had several batteries rebuilt by them. I think that the rebuilt units are stronger then new.

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Charles(Mo)

03-08-2003 19:03:53

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

I work with a guy that has a 12volt cordless that the batteries went sour on. He soldered a piece of 16/2 guage wire, added a couple of battery type alligator clamps and uses it on his farm with his truck or tractor batteries. He says he has been using it for several years now. Not quite as handy as a cordless, though. Farming enginuity.
Use it up
wear it out
make it do
or do without

Charles

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Slowpoke

03-10-2003 23:44:10

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Re: Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Charles(Mo), 03-08-2003 19:03:53

I've done the same thing with my 15 year old Makita 12V. It has removeable batteries so I opened up a bad one and soldered in a 15' extention cord with a female 120v connector on the other end. Then I made up a 6" cable with a 120v male plug on one end and a cigarette lighter plug on the other. Normally I put the 6" cable between the 15' cord and the lighter outlet. If I need more length, I put an ordinary extention cord between the 6" cable and the 15' cord. I do notice a slight loss of power when using the 15' cord to the lighter outlet.

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T_Bone

03-08-2003 17:58:41

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

Hi Skinner,

My son just bought a Milwauke 1/2" drill/hammer 18v with duel battery's, charger, speed chuck, case for $220. A really nice drill that lives upto the Milwauke name in quality and torque. Very good balance although too bulky for lots ladder work.

I can't say a thing bad about my Makita 7.6v as it went thru 7yrs of construction abuse, lots of drill head SM screws, dropping of the ladder a few times and still ran for another year of home use before dieing. I never even checked why it quit as it wasn't a battery problem so it went to the son-in-law.

I'm going to try the Milwauke this time around as I've always had excellant results with there tools.

T_Bone

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sjh

03-08-2003 11:56:20

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

You could rebuild your battery packs. I have done this with a milwaki drill. A web search should find some good companies.

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thurlow

03-08-2003 11:49:01

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

Skinner; you can open up your battery pack and replace the individual batteries (sub-C I assume)for much less than the price of a new battery pack. Radio Shack has 'em or you can buy them on-line. Not sure, best I remember about $2.50 per battery.

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mike

03-08-2003 09:36:43

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

check ebay i bought two nickel-metal hydride batts and charger for makita for less than i could buy 1 and charger local hth mike

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DumOleBob

03-08-2003 09:35:59

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

I've had a DeWalt 18v for five years and it fine! Also a Mikita for 10 years which is also fine.

Bought several extra batteries on Ebay which were all exactly as advertise and much less expensive than any store. Just double check the model numbers with the Mfg's web site, and the Feedback on the selling outfit

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Robert in W. Mi

03-08-2003 08:16:22

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

I have a Dewalt 14.4 drill that is easily the best cordless drill i've owned. It's over 10 years old, and i also now need batts.. Best price i've seen is about $52.00 ea.. I have the cordless saw too, so i'd like to replace all (4) of my batts, but man the cost just kills you! I'm thinking of just buying all new again too, to get the batts.. Too bad cordless batts, are so high! It's like ink cartridges for puter printers!! They almost give you the printer and then kill you come back for ink!! Robert

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Jet9N

03-08-2003 07:38:35

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

Have had a Dewalt 12V for about 10 years and the
battery is still fine. Granted it does not get much use. My son had one, which is why I bought
a Dewalt. He was a carpenter and used it alot and
his batteries lasted something like 8 years.

Jet

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evielboweviel

03-08-2003 06:01:23

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Re: Cordless Drill in reply to Skinner, 03-08-2003 05:54:16

no, batteries are pricy no matter what brand
look around, in our area their is a Battery Plus store that advertises batteries for every use. I have been told that they are the cheapest about 15% less than anybody else. When I needed new DeWalt 14.4 batteries, got lucky Harbor Frieght had a hot line special on DeWalt 14.4 drill kits recond for 99 plus shipping. Bought two gave one away with two old batteries that would work straight from charger. Kept the other drill for spare parts.

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