Cordless Tool Batteries

[jdm]

Both of the batteries for my Makita drill/driver just died. I was wondering if anyone had a good source for reliable replacements that don't cost more than the tool did.

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[Dave Taylor]

I need to git's two 19.2 volters' fer my Porter Cable and they are now about $100 apiece..... and I could prolly use a new drill chuck too for more $$.

So far.... I found the complete drill with two batteries and charger on the net fer less than $200.

Damn PC is taki'n a marketing page from Gillette. They give you the razor and then charge ya $5 apiece fer the blades.... and it takes three purchases b4 you git's the right blades.

D$mn commie plot :suspect:

[cx]

Which batteries you need, Jeff?

I've had a hellofa time finding the 9.6v Ni-MH bayonette-style for my old Makita tools. Homer usta carry them, but they weren't available at any of my local stores last time I tried to buy some.

I see the other styles on eBay alla time, but all the kind I use are always the after-market, off-brands when I look there. And I'd be very leary of those.

So, what are we lookin' for? :shades:

[Wiley]

Try ToolKing.com. I've been very happy with them and their prices are often the lowest.

Wiley

[Wiley]

And Mr. Taylor,

Amazon.com has the 19.2v PC batteries for 65.99 each with free shipping.

Dave

[jdm]

I'm looking for 12v Makita #1234 NiMH.

Maybe Mark has a secret source.

[slb]

I'm looking for 12v Makita #1234 NiMH.

The last time I needed one of these was about two years ago, and I had a helluva time finding them locally. I finally found some at a Orcard Supply store (a SF Bay area hardware store chain now owned by Sears). They were about $55 dollars then and I bought two. When they die, I'll give my trusty Makita a proper burial, shed a tear or two, and go buy a new Dewalt.

[slb]

I just did a search and found this place (http://www.global-batteries.com/index.php/cPath/5_99/sort/2a/page/1?gclid=CM_9w-rW04UCFUVWIgodSDxgKA). Don't know anything about them, but their prices look pretty reasonable.

[Davy]

I just bought a Ridgid 18V drill. I borrowed my dad's a while back and his Ridgid put my Dewalt to shame. I'll keep the Ridgid in the truck and leave the Dewalt in the garage for home use. ;)

[mark11755]

I'll field all the Makita battery searches. PM me with what you are looking for and I'll chase it down. It would also help if you send me your zip code and I'll see if I can find someone close.

[cx]

When they die, I'll give my trusty Makita a proper burial, shed a tear or two, and go buy a new Dewalt. Before you do that, Steve, you aughta at least give the new Makita 18v LXT series a try. You gonna like'em a lot. And those Li-ion batteries are readily available online. :)

I have five DeWalt 18v tools and nine batteries (at eighty bucks a pop), but I had to buy me some of them new Makitas after ol' Mark there made me try'em. Really good tools.

But I still ain't never, never givin' up my 9.6v tools until I just can't get batteries any more, which I hope is sometime after I go to the big remodel in the sky. No way a fella can live without a few of them inna truck. :cool:

And I've never owned any cordless tools between the 9.6v and 18v so I can't really comment on those.

My opinion; worth price charged.

[Tool Guy - Kg]

I have a trio of DeWALT drill/drivers and a load of batteries for them. With the way the batteries die and have to be replaced, I think the next purchase will be a package deal of Makitas with their Lithium ion batteries. I've been told by the rep around here that their batteries can be recharged 1,500 times! That alone will save some mucho dinero, cause I get waaaaaaay fewer charges out of the DeWALT batteries. :)

[cx]

So, Tonto, you're actually fixin' to believe a sales rep's statement about the atributes of his product? :D

I agree. I never had any real complaint about the DeWalt tools, only the batteries. They simply weren't lasting, and they were expensive to replace.

I'm hoping your sales rep has only one tongue. :)

[slb]

But I still ain't never, never givin' up my 9.6v tools until I just can't get batteries any more, which I hope is sometime after I go to the big remodel in the sky. No way a fella can live without a few of them inna truck.

And I've never owned any cordless tools between the 9.6v and 18v so I can't really comment on those.


Cx,
I've got one of those 9.6V Makita's too. A few months ago, I was gonna chuck it because my last battery died, but my brother in-law gave me a couple of batteries for it, so I'll be keeping it a while longer.

Thanks for the tip on the Li-ion tools. I've seen them advertised a lot lately, but I've been having trouble convincing myself that they are worth paying 50% more than the NiMH tools. Hopefully they'll be a little cheaper by the time both of my old Makitas die.

I've also got a 14.4V Dewalt, I kinda like it because the battery pack is quite a bit smaller than the 18V model. I think I read that the Li-ion batteries are also smaller and lighter, so I guess I'm gonna have to check them out one of these days.;)

[CharlieM]

Hey fellas,

I often read a woodworking forum where the battery issue came up. There's a fellow popped up there a while ago that has a battery rebuilding business.

The prices are much cheaper than a new set of batteries and he claims they last just as long or longer.

A number of the woodworkers have used his service and thought the service and the results were good. If you're interested, here's the link:

http://www.batteryrebuilders.com/

Charlie

[Tool Guy - Kg]

So, Tonto, you're actually fixin' to believe a sales rep's statement about the atributes of his product? :DMaybe I oughta get more than one Makita rep to say the same thing w/o them talking to each other first, eh? :stick:

Definately no complaints with the DeWALT drill/driver. Plenty of power and they have been abused more than they should, but they still keep on working. I've dropped them all more times than I can count. Lotsa times onto concrete from rather high up onna ladder. After I drop one, I'll think to myself, "If she's dead after this fall, I'm thrilled it lasted as long as it did". But they never die. :shrug: Usually gotta go pick up the battery on the other side of the room from the drill. :yeah: But they are extremely durable.

By the way, I still have one 9.6v Makita tool left. Gave the other away to someone who could use it. :)

[jdm]

Mark has PMed me with local sources for Makita batteries. I'll have to give them a call.

Thanks, Mark.