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Old 11-07-2019, 06:41 AM   #9
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Greetings,
Yup. Li ion seems to be the way to go. I have several higher end 1/2" drills with dead NiCad's (Rigid, Bosch and Milwakee). The Bosch is practically brand new, little used but dead batteries.



It's completely stupid to buy new batteries when they cost 3/4 the price of a complete new drill kit.



I've switched over to DeWalt drills myself and I can also attest to the battery strength and the ability to hold a charge, seemingly forever, both in use and in storage.


Our son, who is a professional builder/cabinet maker has probably every DeWalt model tool that he uses on a daily basis and he's the one that converted me. He admits they are not the best BUT, for him, the best bang for the $.


Too bad you can't buy Li ions for the old NiCad equipment...Or can you?
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