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Old 08-30-2011, 06:45 AM   #21
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I use the el'cheapo $20 18v Harbor frieght that I leave in the 5'er. I save my good drills for real work at home.
I do the same thing, it has worked so far for me....
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Old 08-30-2011, 08:43 AM   #22
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I use a Snap-On versavolt 12V cordless driver/flashlight combo I use it to lower and raise the scissor jacks for stabalizing the camper, no problems here!
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:14 AM   #23
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Makita I like them they have metal gears, not like dewalt with plastic gears.
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:23 AM   #24
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When did dewalt change to plastic gears?
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:26 AM   #25
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Makita I like them they have metal gears, not like dewalt with plastic gears.
I used to swear by Makita drills then I had to replace a worn out trigger on my 9.6V drill, when I took it apart to replace the trigger I found Plastic gears inside. I am not sure how the new ones are made but the older Makita's have plastic gears. I now use a Snap-On.
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:35 AM   #26
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I use the FLOTT. Worked for a hundred years and still going..
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:36 AM   #27
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That 1 should do it.
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:41 AM   #28
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I use the FLOTT. Worked for a hundred years and still going..
how long does it take to lower the scissor jacks using the FLOTT?
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:50 AM   #29
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When did dewalt change to plastic gears?
Dewalt has had plastic gears for some time now,not saying anything is wrong with them I just like makita.
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Old 08-30-2011, 10:11 AM   #30
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I used to swear by Makita drills then I had to replace a worn out trigger on my 9.6V drill, when I took it apart to replace the trigger I found Plastic gears inside. I am not sure how the new ones are made but the older Makita's have plastic gears. I now use a Snap-On.
Yep the new makitas have metal gears, snap on is a great drill also.
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Old 08-30-2011, 10:18 AM   #31
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how long does it take to lower the scissor jacks using the FLOTT?

Usually about 2 beer.
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Old 08-30-2011, 10:31 AM   #32
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I guess that what happens when you start to produce the dewalt china bomb.
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Old 08-30-2011, 11:27 AM   #33
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I use our 19.2 Craftsman as it is pretty much useless for anything else as the batteries don't last at all even the new Diehards worked OK for abt 6 months and now last for maybe 1/4 the time they used to (and yes they are used and charged by the book)
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Old 08-30-2011, 01:21 PM   #34
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When did dewalt change to plastic gears?
When Black and Decker bought them. They should stick to coffee pots and leave drills to the drill guys.
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Old 08-30-2011, 01:58 PM   #35
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I've been using an inexpensive (<$200) 18 volt kit from Ryobi with 2 batteries, circular saw, drill, light, vacuum, reciprocating saw. It is 7 years old and going strong. Not heavy duty like Milwaukee (for regular, commerical use IMO) but a good consumer unit that holds up well.
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Same here I have the litum ion and just recently bought a charger that plugs into the twelve volt system and if the battey in the vehicle gets to low it shuts off.
What? A cordless drill battery charger that plugs directly into a 12 volt system?

I'll google that but do you guys have the name and model of that charger unit? I prefer powering stuff directly off the 12 volt system and NOT an inverter whenever possible (like using this computer right now).

I mentioned getting a drill with Nicad batteries only because they may last longer according to what I have read. My Dewalt Nicads are 8 years old or more and still hold a charge. But Lith-ion, etc. would be okay too. This 12 volt charger has really got me intrigued.
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Old 08-30-2011, 02:51 PM   #36
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Ryobi drill DC auto battery charger!

I found both Ryobi and Milwaukee brand auto chargers for their cordless drill batteries. On price the Ryobi takes top prize.

It looks like I can piece together a Ryobi 1/2" drill system with 2 batteries and 12 volt DC charger for about $160 or maybe less with Nicads.

This looks very promising!

Now I just have to see if my big ol' Dewalt DW996 hammer-drill is actually dying or not. It seemed to break but then fixed itself. Working okay at the moment...
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Old 08-30-2011, 03:02 PM   #37
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Usually about 2 beer.
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Old 08-30-2011, 04:47 PM   #38
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Who are the drill guys. B&D is owned by Stanley Tools. Several year ago B&D purchased Porter Cable and Delta power tools. B&D sold the housewares division many moons ago, they allowed the company to use their logo and name as part of the deal. The housewares division was originally purchased from GE. So if that is the case they do not know how to build a drill and are not making coffee makers. B&D also own Kwikset Locks, Weiser locks and Price Pfister.
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I have been using my craftsman 19.2 volts for bout 6 years and it still spins the jacks.
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Old 08-30-2011, 06:40 PM   #40
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I got my Milwaukee drill in 1999 (14.4v nicd) and it was well used and abused for over 10 years. One battery pack went, so I decided to retire the old girl, replacing it with a new Milwaukee with lithium ion batteries. I loved it, until the first battery pack died after maybe 2 weeks (would not take a charge). Home Depot gave me a new battery, then the other one died a couple weeks later. I returned it and got a nice Ridgid set, and again one battery died after 6 months. Sold it and got a small Porter Cable 12v drill. It's small, but it's a workhorse and the batteries charge quickly.

I learned that you really need to unlearn the nicd battery mentality with lithium ion, not running them fully down all the time. Use & recharge. Use & recharge. Use & recharge.
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