…to keeping this: (see pic).
There’s nothing at all wrong with the drill but the batteries are toast. Replacement batteries cost more than I paid for the whole kit.
What a shame. No more cordless tools for me.
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Replacement batteries for that are only $7.20 at HF when on sale and with the ubiquitous 20% off coupon.
Probably not the 2.6 or 3 amp-hour ones, are they?
Really? Didn't know that.
Thanks Art, you made my day.
I'll pay shipping for you to send it to me
A week ago I would 've. Now you can blame Art..... ;-)
You do know you need to pull the cells from the HF packs and relocatate to the Makita packs--
Paul - The HF NiCds are 1.2 A-hr sub c cells.
>>>You do know you need to
>>>You do know you need to pull the cells from the HF packs and relocatate to the Makita packs--
Ahh.... was wondering because I couldn't find direct replacement. No biggie, I found a site that explains how to open the Makita packs (soldering gun).
Thanks.
I have 2 of those Makitas (second one bought when the first set of batteries died) and I found a place on the net that sold me better batteries than stock for about $30.
On the other hand, the new Makitas are really great ;o)
>>>On the other hand, the new
>>>On the other hand, the new Makitas are really great ;o)
No...Nooo.... I won't be tempted!!
*bites lower lip....