No but thats a good way to transition to the modern ones. I’ve got a dozen old 18 V Dewalt no-cad useless batteries and the majority of the tools have crapped the bed. When I do start replacing I’m leaning toward Milwaukee Fire. A guy at work let me use his sawzall one day. that thing was every bit as good as a corded one.
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My friend was tossing out his dewalts 18v right angle drill so i took it.
I picked up one if those off amazon for 14 buxx shipped.
Makes the tool a little awkward looking but it works.
The 18 volt tools cant compare to the newer 20v.
They are just a better tool all around
Yes works good. Kind of a PITA to remove, usually takes two hands but well worth it. The older 18V tools aren't quite as efficient so don't expect the same run time as the newer version of the same tool.
Using Ryobi also primarily because I needed a 90 degree drill on a weekend. So far Ryobi is still using the same 18v battery they have been for years, while others have changed. Added many other Ryobi cordless tools over the year's 3/8 impact is surprisingly powerful, great for boneyard & home. Still use compressed air tools but rarely.
I got 2 of the 10v to 18 adapters, as I had so many 18 volt tools on the work truck. As stated, old tools don't run as efficiently & adapters are a pain removing. I leave my 2 on tools. A new tool can crap out like an old light bulb without notice, so never a bad idea to hang on to the old ones till they do break. When doing a lot of continuous use, it helps tool life to have more than 1 tool to use while other cools down.
We used to have a Dewalt repair center local, now it's hardly worth ever bringing a tool for repair or even the cost of many parts , such as vsr switches. I do need to look into chuck repair parts for 1/4 impact guns, as we have had MANY at work that failed. I ask others at work to just label unworked tools in put in collection for possible parts salvaging.
We used to have a Dewalt repair center local, now it's hardly worth ever bringing a tool for repair or even the cost of many parts , such as vsr switches. I do need to look into chuck repair parts for 1/4 impact guns, as we have had MANY at work that failed. I ask others at work to just label unworked tools in put in collection for possible parts salvaging.
The only Ryobi tool I have cooked is the old blue brushed angle grinder. Even the old Ni Cad batteries still work and the 4 amp Lithium nbatteries last forever, I need a 9 amp battery, should kick *ss.
What cordless ones do you use or are recommending? I have an old 18v dewalt kit that still works but sooner or later I'm going to want something better and worth the investment.
I'm on the lookout for DeWalt 18v tools. I'd like to find a spare reciprocating saw ('sawzall'), angle grinder, and a 1/2" impact wrench ('lug but gun'). I bought a new pair of XRP batteries on Black Friday, so they have some remaining usefulness.
I'd offer what I have but I'd have to find a good cost effective replacement before I consider offing mine. LOL. I'm sure you can find some good ones out there though.
