[Shop-talk] Battery-operated tools

[Bob Spidell]

Wow ... this topic is right up there with politics and proving more 
interesting and amusing than expected.  What a classy list (JK).

One aspect that isn't mentioned--and it's 'philosophical' more than 
technical (well, maybe not)--is disposal of the batteries.  I only have 
a couple years of chemistry but know enough to know that all battery 
chemistries are bad news for the environment, on both ends (I'm no 
greenie; I own two old British sports cars).  In fact, as I near the end 
of my warranty--I'm 62 soon-to-be 63--I find myself more concerned about 
not leaving too big a mess behind; so that will enter into my buying 
decision.  The vote for tethered use is compelling; I've thought that 
way at times myself.  If you don't have a charged battery on hand, it's 
quicker to untangle the extension cord anyway, if power is available.



On 4/10/2016 2:36 PM, John Miller wrote:
> On 4/10/2016 8:52 AM, steve hochschild wrote:
>> I am raising my hand to mention that I have given up on battery powered
>> tools.  I have a huge collection of dead batteries, useless chargers,
>> and drill carcasses that make me mad every time I look at them. I
>> finally realized that all I really wanted was one of those very small
>> battery screwdrivers, under $20, and regular, line-powered drills, etc.
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