/diy/ - Do It Yourself

i bought new dewalts a couple months ago. i had bought an 18v 5 pack in 2002 or 3 and have bought several sets of batteries for them through the years. the tools were all still good except the recip saw, which the quick release blade changer broke on after 10 years.

when i was pricing batteries again, i just decided to spend a few more bux and get new tools with li-ion batteries. im amazed at the increase in torque, and how the bigger(5ah) batteries last all day.

i have friends in other trades who use milwaukee, bosch, and portercable, they like theirs as much as i like mine.