Re: How to Replace Skil 12 Volt Batteries.

On Sat, 29 Apr 2006 19:54:10 -0500, Jack CC <ackcc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

On Sat, 29 Apr 2006 17:11:21 -0700, "patrick mitchel" <patm317@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I've done the cutting deed with a bit of copper wire , pounded to a flat
section then fastened to a weller soldering gun. The thin copper section
makes a passable heated scalpel to cut the case (in my "case" it was a
makita 9.6 stick pack). That allowed me access to the innards. I then used
black abs pipe cement to glue the thing back together. I'd look for the
thick portion of the case to make the cut if you can't find the seam that is
glued in the original pack.
Regarding repairing the pack, you can find replacement cells online or at
most of the hobbie shops that sell electric cars/planes as they also use the
same type cells. Aint gonna be a whole lot cheaper but you can have your
choice of cells (and greater capacity) from quality (panasonic,sanyo) to
potentially crap (no name chinese cells) Regarding joining the cells - most
of the homemade guys solder tabs to em -but you have to be careful on the
postive (button) side of the cells as thats where the vent (which is esily
overheated) is. I freeze the cells then do a quick solder on the button. Pat

I bought this almost unused Skil 3-3/8" cordless circular saw for $10. It's
slow, light weight and only good where you have very tight areas to work
with. I might as well throw it away if I have to spend $40 for the battery pack.
I dun mind spending twenty bucks or more and gain some experiences.
BTW, do you think the existing charger can recharge higher capacity cells?

Thank you for the information. I really appreciate the detail information.

I ordered (and received) a pack of 18 1.2v nicad cells with solder
tabs off of ebay. Very pleased with the results. I love the cost and
convenience of replacing my own cells with nicads that almost twice as
powerful as the originals and will last twice as long.

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