SPIKER
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send pics to Dewalt maybe you can get a 50 buck off coupon 
Mark
Mark
Passing of a good friend...
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dragoneggs
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Ah... that's how to do it... I think I need to drive over my 9.6v Makita drill/driver. The two batteries drain way too fast for my liking after 20 years or so of use.I recently dropped my B&D 14.4 drill for the last time. Used it a lot over the last 16 years. Cracked it right where the handle meets the motor part of the case so you can't put any pressure when drilling etc. I have it on good authority that Santa is going to drop off a Dewalt 20v Lithium Impact Driver and Drill set for Christmas though...
BobRip
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I had mine commit suicide by leaping out of my hands and into the septic tank. I was too shocked to dive in and save him, much to my shame.
LJH
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dragoneggs
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Oh I am just kidding... I couldn't do that. You guys are making me feel guilty just for thinking out loud here.
k0ua
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"Ok Mr. Ustmd.. just where were you the night that 'Walt was killed?"
M E Race
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My condolences, both batteries for my Dewalt 14.4 hammer drill died after a long and productive life. New batteries cost more than a complete new drill. To me the 14.4 had more power and charge time than the new 18's. And the lithium batteries might be the new rage, but when the charge is done they just stop without any warning. At least the NiCad gave you a warning.
charlz
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I bought a few new batteries over the years. Easier to justify because I have the drill, saws-all and circular saw that all use the same batteries. The NiCad do give you some warning but by the time you really notice it they go downhill pretty fast.
I liked the size and weight of the 14.4v tools. Besides not needing to one of the reasons I never upgraded was the weight of the 18v and up tools. With the Lithium Ion batteries i think the 20v weighs the same or less than the 14.4v. I had an opportunity to use the 20v impact driver while screwing on metal roofing and the drill while doing some framing, pretty sweet. When my drill broke I new exactly what I was going to replace it with.
Scooby074
Super Member
My 18V XRP is on his last legs too.. The blade oscillation mechanism is so worn that there is probably 1/2" play in it side to side. Not sure what Ill do when he finally dies... Hes been there from metal working to plumbing to tree pruning.. a true jack of all trades.
I may likely rebuild the mechanism if it's cost effective. Im pretty sure a new, bare XRP body can be had for just over $100
I may likely rebuild the mechanism if it's cost effective. Im pretty sure a new, bare XRP body can be had for just over $100
downsizingnow48
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My Milwaukee sawzall is 34 years old. Keep waiting for it to break so I can get a modern saw with orbital long stroke etc. It was even stolen once and I thought I would get a replacement but the sheriff's deputy recovered it before I could decide what to replace it with. Cut the cord a few times but the saw looks like going forever.
