They don't make them like they used too

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09-20-2021, 04:40 AM
DockShootinJack

They don't make them like they used too

Was out in the shop yesterday putting up tools ( the rainy weekend was driving me crazy. Had to get out and do something)
I grabbed my Dewalt right angle heavy duty 1/2" drill and noticed the cord was all dry rotted and cracked. I bought this drill in 93 to put coach lanterns on Mom's front porch. About that same time I was replacing cords on dad's and grandpa's power tools. Nothing last for ever.
09-20-2021, 05:20 AM
Tradbow

Just part of owning tools. I am replacing all my electrical tools with battery operated tools when the former go bad. Just grab a tool and go. No cords to fool with.
09-20-2021, 05:25 AM
DockShootinJack

I have as well. With the exception of the high torque drills suitable for pushing a large wood auger. Don't use them much anymore. My last purchase was a Dewalt 3/8 and 1/2 cordless impact. Scary how much a fella can tie up in tools
09-20-2021, 06:08 AM
BobC

It’s amazing how powerful the battery powered ones have become! Very handy as well!
Bob
09-20-2021, 06:58 AM
keeferfish

What's a cord? :biggrin
09-20-2021, 08:51 AM
BuckeyeCrappie

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

I have as well. With the exception of the high torque drills suitable for pushing a large wood auger. Don't use them much anymore. My last purchase was a Dewalt 3/8 and 1/2 cordless impact. Scary how much a fella can tie up in tools

kinda like fishing gear right? :Rofl
09-20-2021, 09:20 AM
DockShootinJack

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

kinda like fishing gear right? :Rofl

I have a lot tied up there too.
09-20-2021, 09:22 AM
DockShootinJack

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Originally Posted by BobC

It’s amazing how powerful the battery powered ones have become! Very handy as well!
Bob

They are stout. I seriously considering a battery operated weed eater. They have battery zero turn mowers now also.
09-20-2021, 09:41 AM
Tradbow

I just bought a DeWalt 60/20 volt Flex battery powered trimmer. It’s a beast.
09-20-2021, 09:44 AM
DockShootinJack

I was concerned about run time. They are gettimg a lot out of those batteries
09-20-2021, 10:11 AM
Techno2000

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

They are stout. I seriously considering a battery operated weed eater. They have battery zero turn mowers now also.

I have a bunch of battery Ryobi stuff, the mowers are my favorite, so quite and light. I don't ever want to go back to gas.
09-20-2021, 10:45 AM
Tradbow

Lithium batteries have changed the game for sure.
09-20-2021, 11:15 AM
DockShootinJack

So much better than the old ni cads
09-21-2021, 12:30 PM
up2specks

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Originally Posted by keeferfish

What's a cord? :biggrin

Harmony! Listen.....hmmmmmmmmmmmm! Sweet sound ain't it?:fingerdance Overheard a conversation the other day and the guy said "the only peace & harmony(acccord) I ever got is when I was in Prison!!" Then I saw some woman hit him with her pocketbook =his WIFE! Thinkin' about it, she DID resemble Aunt Esther as I noticed his bulging catfish-eyes(aka "fish-eyed FOOL!), as he laid grasping his heart while laying on the floor sayin' somethin' 'bout "big one -Elizabeth"?!!:Rofl:Rofl
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