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I've chosen Makita form factor batteries, but get the competitive knock-offs. They work the same for a lot less $.
I standardized on Hitachi 18v years ago and bought nothing but except for one Ryobi and one 12v Hitachi.I've about had it with my cordless tools. The chargers and batteries are everywhere. I have:
DeWalt - 2 incompatible chargers
Makita - 1 huge 2-battery charger and a 1-battery backup
Ego - 2 huge chargers, same kind
Ridgid - 2 incompatible chargers
Samsung - 1
I can put one Ego and one Makita away, but I have to have the others ready.
What is everyone else doing about getting chargers and batteries out of the way?
I have a big Milwaukee chest with a power strip inside it. I am thinking maybe I should just sacrifice the entire compartment and fill it with chargers and batteries.
My new policy is to buy nothing but Makita cordless tools. I don't care who makes the best tools. I don't want any more chargers.
Don't worry, the aftermarket will take care of you....I've been trying pretty hard to stick with the same rules.
Wife bought me a DeWalt cordless drill about 10 years ago. Since then, I only buy tools that use the same batteries.
It's gonna suck though when the day comes that DeWalt discontinues that battery design. Even my shop radio and Bluetooth speakers use those batteries.
NO! This is the ONE case where the wife is wrong, but she does not need to be told that, lest a major "discussion" take place. We all know that she is wrong, and it will stay a secret here on H-M[Is there any chance that my wife is right, and I DO have too many tools?]
Good one, Neil.NO! This is the ONE case where the wife is wrong, but she does not need to be told that, lest a major "discussion" take place. We all know that she is wrong, and it will stay a secret here on H-M