[Shop-talk] Cordless tool battery packs - the current state

[David Scheidt]

> On Feb 3, 2017, at 10:31, Matt <mbarre at juno.com> wrote:
> 
> I have 2 questions for this august body, but for simplicity I will break them up:
>  
> Time to repower my fleet of Porter Cable 18V tools

A 12v lithium ion tool, from any good brand, will outperform your 18b nicad or nimh tools. Lighter, more powerful , and longer battery life.  18v lithium ion approach or exceed corded tool performance (except for run time, but for fit, even serious diy, this is not a problem).  Pick your favorite color, and buy a drill impact  driver combo kit to match, and go to town.