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

[Matt]

I will have to check, but it appears that for the Porter Cable, the nicad and Li-ion are interchangable. SO I am convinced that if in fact they interchange - a new charger and Lithium batts are the way to go.IF not, I will go with genuine PC nicads.I have too many of the 18V tools to dump right now. Thanks for all the help - the shop list is a great resource with lots of varied knowledge... 

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From: eric at megageek.com
To: "Shop-talk List" <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Cordless tool battery packs - the current state
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2017 09:26:16 -0500

I totally agree with what David stated. 
 
I do have one thing to add.  If you have Dewalt 18v Nicad tools, Dewalt offers an adaptor so you can use the new lith-ion batts in them.  
 
This means you don't have to rebuy all your cordless tools. 
 
My 18v dewalts with the new batteries rock! 

 
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From:        David Scheidt <dmscheidt at gmail.com> 
To:        Matt <mbarre at juno.com> 
Cc:        shop-talk at autox.team.net 
Date:        02/04/2017 09:00 
Subject:        Re: [Shop-talk] Cordless tool battery packs - the current state 
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 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. 
 
 
 
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