Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

vitriol == battery acid, so to speak.

@tstcom
ok talaga ang eneloops

@timber
sometimes a mediocre tool now when i need it is better than a superior tool later.
i had 35 boards, 24 hinges, hundreds of screws to install. saving up for a higher end tool would cost me in labor.
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Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

imho, for drywall, roofing, and electrical work sa loob ng kisame, go cordless.
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Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

Thanks for the advise, I do have a corded drill, now that you mentioned it, I think what I really needs is a Cordless Screwdriver with a little more power that my 2.4V one. Maybe a 9 volt Cordless drill with adjustable torque would be perfect.. choices choices choices

+1. Get a cheaper more powerful corded drill if you want to make holes. In the end, the cordless version is nothing but a glorified screwdriver.

Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

+1. Get a cheaper more powerful corded drill if you want to make holes. In the end, the cordless version is nothing but a glorified screwdriver.

Now that you've mentioned it. I just realized that I never really used my B&D for real drilling tasks. The most I did with was pilot holes and countersinks on wood.

Other than that, its really a glorified screwdriver. But hey, screwing is not an easy job, nakakapagod din yun. 😉

Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

although i have 4 cordless drill/drivers at hand..sometimes i wish i have six more so i wouldnt have to wrestle with the chuck to change bits.

but usually in the end..i move back and shove away the idea..DIY lang pala ako..hehe..

siguro with routers pa...kahit na one hand bit changes, hassle pa din..hehe

kahit 20 routers..swak!:thumbup:

btw...dami ko binasa sa thread na ito...

i personally havent used a lithium ion/ nimh battery powered tool...big difference ba talaga sa hawak? gaano na weight difference lets say ng 9.6V nicad with a lithium ion?

OT na ba? sorry po.

Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

I think, the best battery-tool combination will actually depend on your budget. period.

Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

kung diy ka with a budget you would probably want to start of the cheapest route possible, then upgrade and upgrade when budget allows.
kung serious hobbyist, craftsman, or someone who benefits his trade from this use, features, durability and dependability matters. (value outlook is different here since they prefer a good lasting tool that will eventually cost less in the LONG run).
kung contractor naman who lets his people use and misuse tools, the cheaper the better for them. often kasi these are treated as one time tool lang. at the end of the project they don't mind looking for them anyway. that is why quality built, features and durability is never important to them.

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@ timber

quality and durability are an issue to me, but it depends on the anticipated use for the tools.

Despite the risks, I let my worker use my stanley planes and irwin chisels if necessary. They speed up the job tremendously. Masakit lang talaga since they get abused and even nicked, but a cheap blade dulls quickly, and in the end costs you in time and quality. Tapos within a week, all tools become grimy, and stained with flecks of paint and whatnot.

But it's not just misuse you worry about, it's theft. I'm lucky because I can trust my workers, but most of the time you can't. My worker told me that some construction workers will steal everything: not just tools, pati daw t-shirt at baon na lunch. Sometimes it's not the workers who steal, but the residents. We once lost a drill, grinder, and other tools working inside a building.

So not caring about quality is not quite the whole story. You just have to balance risk, reward, and available resources. For mainstays like drills and grinders, don't skimp. For occasional-use items, balance the budget. For trying out, i start with a cheapo. If it's useful, i use it to death then buy branded (makita if i can afford it). Kung hindi siya sulit, no big loss.

Cordless drill, yes it's a glorified screwdriver! If i there were no cheap cordless drills, i'd probably get this instead of spending 5-7k on a cordless drill:

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-6823N-6-5-Drywall-Screwdriver/dp/B0001GUE6S/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1317289184&sr=1-4

In fact, if i get another drywall project i just might.

Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

Makita is a top brand. A bit expensive but will perform and hold well.

Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

can any one advise me where to purchase a 15.6 volt battery pack for my Ryobi cordless drill /screwdriver in manila or surrounding areas
many thanks
big bear

Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

can any one advise me where to purchase a 15.6 volt battery pack for my Ryobi cordless drill /screwdriver in manila or surrounding areas
many thanks
big bear

You probably know already about Sulit.

Also, try Pyth. He's a member here and sells some Ryobi and Ozito tools, accesories, and spares.

Re: Batteries for Cordless drills

Hello Sirs,

Newbie here.. short intro - i'm an IT consultant who's starting to do woodworking as a hobby (and of course to look like a super cool Tatay to my son). Been doing home DIYs since a teenager pero bara bara lang, until lately became more serious (I like to think I am) in doing cabinets and small projects to impress my mother, wife, and in-laws.

as for my dilemma, can anyone help me find batteries for my porter cable 18v drill and circ saw? they've been with me for more than a year already.. My aunt gave them to me as a gift, but I couldn't find batteries and charger locally.. I've read some comments here saying that there are battery specialist in Cubao and Raon.. can they make battery pack and charger for my tools even if I don't have the battery casing? and can anyone please give me direction to those battery specialist? thanks in advance