cordless tool batteries???

Anonymous-0 · Aug 20, 2012

Hey folks,
Have a makita set with 14.4 volt /2.6 ah batteries... Need a couple batteries sooner or later. Do I need to stick to 2.6 ah, or can I go 3 or higher?

Also,
anyone know of a good corded substitute for these cordless tools? I don't use one enough to justify the price of batteries and am always close to electric.

Dave

Geo-TH,In · Aug 20, 2012

Dave2,
Find nickel metal hydride batteries and a charger on ebay. You can thank me later.
George

GeneMO · Aug 20, 2012

Someone mentioned on here a few years ago that they converted a drill to use a 12v lawnmower or motorcycle battery. Just put a cord on it. I could see it working like on a barn roof or somewhere where you were going to not be moving around a lot. They said that if it was a lower voltage tool, it just ran faster.

I have been meaning to try it, but never got around to it.

Gene

Mike (WA) · Aug 20, 2012

I hear ya. I bought a Craftsman 3/8" about 40 years ago- still works, but has no reverse! Now that's OLD-

By the time I sprung for a new one, cordless was all the rage- have gone through a few of them, and am tired of "managing" batteries. So bought another corded Craftsman on sale last year, for 30 bucks or so, and use it most of the time now. I know Craftsman bashing is frequent on this board, but their stuff has served me well over the years, and you can always get it on sale if you watch.

HenryO · Aug 20, 2012

Dave, when your batteries get bad put them iin the freezer for at least a day. They will be good as new. I have and 18 volt Dewalt thats about 15 years old and have restored the batteries that way twice. Dont know how many times you can do that but it sure works.

Geo-TH,In · Aug 20, 2012

Gene, That can be done without messing with the drill. Take the battery apart, remove old cells and connect long wires to the inside of the old battery. Plug it in and there you go. I am too cheap to spend money, so I would use an old extension cord for wires. Wouldn't have to worry about polarity, your reverse may be forward if you guess wrong.

A 14.4 volt drill may run a little slow. Let me if it works. I like neat redneck ideas.

Why buy a battery? Use large alligator clips, long cord, and connect it to your car/truck battery.
George

Anonymous-0 · Aug 20, 2012

wouldn't it just be easer to just buy an electrical drill or am i missing something here.....
I would think it will cost something to convert and all?????

big fred · Aug 20, 2012

Dave, to answer your question, you can go to higher capacity batteries as long as the voltage of the pack is the same. Higher capacity will last longer, but will probably be heavier.

Jon Hagen · Aug 20, 2012

I find myself using less and less cordless tools since getting my little portable genset from HF.
$90 on sale, weighs 40 pounds,so easy to move around, pulls way more than it's 900 watt rating. use my corded drills, grinders, trimmer, chain saw, lights, battery charger anywhere for as long and as hard as I want . Runs 5 hours at 1/2 load on 50/1 mix.
A lot less hassle and never worry if the tool battery is bad or needs a recharge.
HF genset.

Janicholson · Aug 20, 2012

If your charger is flexable and can handle NiMh, or lithium batteries, they will make you happy. Spend at least 50$ on each, and do not buy chineese sourced non branded batteries. There is no free lunch there. Jim

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