DeWalt Drill-Driver combo good deal

I bought the Dewalt combo to replace my old Makita 14.4. Gawd what a difference. Like going from a Pinto to a Porsche.

Kreb wrote: I bought the Dewalt combo to replace my old Makita 14.4. Gawd what a difference. Like going from a Pinto to a Porsche.

Yeah, ever since I got my first tool in this line, I've wanted more. It's the power tool version of the crack pipe.

dculberson wrote: In reply to Crackers: All the LiIon chargers I've seen for main brands are smart chargers that fill the battery and shut off. Are you saying that even a charger that's not charging the battery will damage it? Any support for that claim? (I'm not being rude - I'm in the habit of putting a battery on the charger and leaving it until I need it. That can be days at a time. I have Ryobi tools. Just wondering if I should stop.)

I'm phasing out a Ryobi set specifically because I just cooked a battery a couple months back when I forgot it was plugged in. It was in a current model smart charger too. I did the same thing with my previous charger (same model) before I dropped toolbox on it and had to replace it.

Perhaps (as kb58 stated) this is a charger problem, but you won't know until it cooks a battery.

I just reread the Ryobi charger manual and it specifically states to remove the battery after it's done charging.

Crackers wrote: I just reread the Ryobi charger manual and it specifically states to remove the battery after it's done charging.

Thanks, I just crossed that brand off my list.

Well, even with that, I still like the tools. I'm only switching because I want the Milwaukee 1/2" impact wrench.

I'd happily replace the batteries for the Ryobi if they offered a stronger impact wrench. It's just that with what I'd spend replacing batteries I would be well on the way to just buying a new combo kit.

Crackers wrote: I just reread the Ryobi charger manual and it specifically states to remove the battery after it's done charging.

I bet that's a CYA move. I have had Ryobi tools and batteries for a decade and never had a battery get cooked. I'm only about four years in on the Lithium batteries but they all still work.

It could be, but my mileage varies.

received and charging!!! It'll be put to good use tonight.