[Shop-talk] Makita Ni-Cd Batteries

[Jim Juhas]

The older battery powered drills have batteries that can be disassembled and reassembled without damaging them so that you can rebuild with new cells. I have done just that with one of my favorite Craftsman drills. Often there are higher capacity batteries available enabling the build of longer lasting batteries at the expense of longer charge times and upgrades from Nicad to NiMH. Onlybatteries.com is my go to choice for materials.

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> On Feb 17, 2024, at 12:49 PM, Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 
> Another question for the folks who can't throw anything away...
> 
> I have an old Makita 6201D drill motor with 9V 9101 batteries.  Must be over 30 years old.  One of the batteries finally stopped taking a charge, and the other one charges but won't hold a charge very long - always needs a charge before use.
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> I can spend $35 on a pair of new batteries, or I can spend $35 on a Ryobi One+ 3/8 drill kit with battery that fits all my other Ryobi tools.
> 
> Someone please tell me I'm overthinking this, and suggest a way to find a proper home or resting place for my old Maktita workhorse.
> 
> Jeff the S
> Corrosion Acres, Ga.
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