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Old 09-26-2022, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by The Champ View Post
I have some air tools, some corded tools, but mostly cordless tools.

I haven't had the issue of my battery tools becoming "obsolete" because of battery failure. All my batteries are interchangeable with all my cordless tools - even the one's I bought nearly 20 years ago.

Glad I didn't buy into a cordless system that becomes worthless when they make a design change.

FWIW - my cordless tools are all Ryobi.
I have all 3 types. I was given a couple of the older style "blue" Ryobi tools a sawsall and an impact driver. The batteries were on their last leg so I bought replacements and the tools work just fine. I also have two tools that are 40V Ryobi, a chainsaw and a leaf blower. They are on par with gas powered ones. I decided to go with the 600 foot pound 1/2" impact and it works great. I found the smaller batteries are useless on these type of tools and got a couple of 6 AH from Vanon and despite the bad reviews they work great and last a long time. My only gripe is with the keyless chuck drill, you just can't get it tight enough to keep the drill bits from coming loose.

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