[Shop-talk] Milwaukee vs Dewalt cordless Hex Impact Driver

[Scott Hall]

Dewalt makes them.  Haven't ever seen one for Milwaukee.  I like the 
idea enough that I actually considered changing to Dewalt, but I already 
had the Milwaukee stuff, and I like the Milwaukee Sawzall hatchet and 
flashlight better than the Dewalt.

On 11/28/2011 6:22 PM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
> OK, before you all throw away your tools, I have an idea...
>
> First, I got rid of all my corded tools when I first used cordless stuff.
> They do rock.
>
> Then, I think I saw a brand that had this idea, but I never found one for
> Dewalt.
>
> Here is my idea.  I faux battery pack that really is a 120v cord with
> converter.
>
> So, if you need cordless, you use the batteries.  If you want to use a
> 'corded' model, you put this battery pack in and plug it in the wall.
>
> Now you have one tool that is both corded and cordless!  Brilliant, eh?
>
> In case this idea isn't patented, I'm giving it away here for free, with
> the only stipulation that you send me one model for Dewalt 18v and
> Milwalkee 12 volt!  8>)