It's possible to revive both nickel cadmium (Nicad) and nickel metal hydride (Ni MH) Ryobi cordless drill batteries. These batteries wear down and eventually die over their normal life cycle. The cordless drill battery resurrection process is simple and quick, but can be hazardous if you overcharge or mishandle the rechargeable batteries.Mark the positive and…

Bosch manufactures a variety of power drills, both corded and cordless. Both types of drills have an electric motor that uses brushes and a commutator on the motor's armature. These brushes can wear out over time and need to be replaced. Bosch positioned the brushes so that they are easily accessible without having to remove…

A cordless drill can be an excellent tool for home improvement jobs or commercial jobs. There are many different volt sizes of Makita batteries for cordless drill. They come in 9 volt, 12 volt, 18 volt and some 24 volt. Of course, the higher the voltage, the stronger the drill.Improve a cordless drill battery and…

In 1994 Hitachi added manufacturing tools to the U.S. Its power tools are designed for both the residential and commercial sectors. The company has over 4,000 distribution centers and 1,000 service centers. Many of the tools it offers are only available in North America. New development is producing additions to Hitachi's power tool line on…

The Ridgid Tool Co., founded in 1923, produces professional tools, including power drills, many powered by 18-volt lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs. Li-ion battery packs have gradually replaced nickel-based battery packs because Li-ion is more powerful, weighs about 40 percent less and holds a charge longer. If you find your Ridgid 18-volt battery pack begins to…

When you need a POWER TOOL for the handyman or the craftsman in your family but your budget is limited, it is possible to find bargains if you know where to look. Ordinarily you would shop your local home improvement or hardware store for new tools. However, if you have a limited budget you can…

Cordless drills run primarily on a detachable and removable battery pack. When your cordless drill stops holding a charge, there are a few factors that come into play. But most commonly, you can trace the issue back to your battery pack or external battery charger. While you can rebuild the power tool battery for Hitachi,…

Drill battery for MAKITA can contain nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion or lithium polymer cells. Lithium ion and lithium polymer cells produce more energy and last longer, but they have to be monitored during the charging process as lithium-based cells can catch fire, or even explode, if they are overcharged. To prevent overcharging…

Capable of running off alkaline Dewalt DE9057 batteries, an AC power adapter and rechargeable batteries, the Dewalt radio can work in any situation. However, in the event that the fuses inside burn out, the rechargeable option of the device might disintegrate, leaving you tethered to a wall socket or purchasing alkaline batteries by the dozen.…

Cordless power tools operate by using electricity drawn from a wall outlet and stored in rechargeable battery cells. Energy is transferred from the outlet to the HITACHI power tool battery through the use of a battery charger that plugs into the outlet. To get the most power and longest possible working time out of your…