[Shop-talk] Lithium tool batteries

[Jim]

I have several Sears C3 drills and an impact driver, all of them powered by
Nicad batteries. I bought one Lithium battery and a charger a few years ago
when they had it on sale. I have to say there is a lot to like about them.
They charge faster, and hold their charge longer. They are also quite a bit
lighter and as a result I generally keep the LiOn battery in the impact
driver, since it is a lot more comfortable to use with the lighter battery in
it. I haven't bought any more yet and just switch to an old one while the LiOn
one is charging, but probably will eventually.  I don't know how long it will
last, but it does seem like a good, cost efficient way to breathe new life
into a decent, but dated drill.

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> On Feb 14, 2014, at 6:19 PM, "Doug Braun" <doug at dougbraun.com> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I have a Craftsman 19.2 volt battery-powered drill.  I like it, but the
> Nicad batteries always seem to be almost dead when I want to use it. I saw
> that Sears sells Lithium batteries that are compatible, so I could buy just
> a new battery and charger, instead of  a whole new system.
>
> Does this sound worth it?  Are Lithium batteries long-lasting enough to be
> worth the investment?
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
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