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  • From: Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] tools was homestead update
  • Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:36:44 -0700


On Feb 24, 2007, at 10:13 AM, VAN DELL JORDAN wrote:

My experiance has been that cordless tools are a good
way to go. By having several I am able to use the
same batteries for different tools. I find it is also
handy to have several batteries at least one charging
to be available to finish the days project.

Batteries, there quality and durability, are the key. I have an otherwise perfectly good DeWalt 14.4 drill motor at Heartwood that is now useless unless I can find a charger and new batteries. One of the two batteries died some time ago and then the second one would not keep a charge for very long. The charger died, so the tool is useless.

Higher-powered cordless tools are good if needed, otherwise simply cost more and are typically heavier to haul around and hold while using. For heaviest work, using a corded tool is generally best. Beyond power, a tool that fits the user's hand well and has good balance will contribute to higher-quality work.




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