On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:38:43 -0500, ds549@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
i got a 18v ryobi with the flashlight,2 batts,cgrger,case at hd
for 69.00 . i had a 12 volt sears before.that ryobi is a much better
quality and power,but it is heavy compared to the sears. my sears drill
is still good,just has bad batteries now that are more than a new drill
with batteries.
You might be able to buy raw batteries and replace the individual cells. I
did that about a year ago with my cordless razor and now have almost double
the original capacity for only a few $$$!!!!
.
Re: Battery Woes ... I've been using Walmart batteries exclusively in my vehicles, riding mower, and TT since the 80's and haven't had any problems with them. ... And the batteries you bought are probably from a different manufacturer than those showing up in WalMart/Sam's Club in MN. ... Buying shotguns from Sears over the years, you could have a gun with the Sears name but it could be manufatured by Stevens, Winchester, Mossberg, Hi Standard, Noble or Zoli. ... They at one time had a quality control division but I think they have been closed. ... (rec.outdoors.rv-travel)
Re: Battery Woes ... I try to learn from my experiences.... I've been using Walmart batteries exclusively in my vehicles, riding mower, and TT since the 80's and haven't had any problems with them. ... And the batteries you bought are probably from a different manufacturer than those showing up in WalMart/Sam's Club in MN. ... Buying shotguns from Sears over the years, you could have a gun with the Sears name but it could be manufatured by Stevens, Winchester, Mossberg, Hi Standard, Noble or Zoli. ... (rec.outdoors.rv-travel)
Re: economy multimeter? Possibly found? ... found, within my desired parameters, is a Sears Craftsman.... I wonder who makes this particular DMM?... I bought an HP 3466 4.5 digit multimeter from Ebay for that amount of ... it is mains powered which means no more hassle with batteries.... (sci.electronics.design)
Re: Power drill/driver ... i got a 18v ryobi with the flashlight,2 batts,cgrger,case at hd ... quality and power,but it is heavy compared to the sears.... is still good,just has bad batteries now that are more than a new drill ... (alt.home.repair)
Re: Sears Tools ...Sears was still selling reasonable quality in Utah when I was employed by ... The power hand tools that I purchased were "Sears Best" which went on ... tools along side their Craftsman brand versions. ... (rec.crafts.metalworking)