May 7, 20214 yr Popular Post I had an entry not long ago about my Porter Cable 20 volt drill chuck was slipping and one of my two batteries would not hold a charge very long. I ordered a new Ryobi 18 volt drill with a half inch chuck. After I ordered the new drill, I found the video of how to lock your chuck. I didn't know that!! I got out my new Ryobi and started using it. Right away I didn't like how it fit my hand, the pistol grip was too large in dia. Next was the speeds. The lower one is fine, but the high speed is to slow at its highest rpm, compared to my Porter Cable. These drills are used for many other beside drilling holes. (Polishing,buffing, sanding,etc) When I applied the lock trick to my Porter cable, the chuck held good. Not so much with the Ryobi. Maybe I'm being too critical comparing a cheaply made Ryobi to a pro style tool like the Porter Cable. I will keep both now. The old PC will still be my workhorse, when the good battery starts to weaken, I'll use the Ryobi. I may consider a new battery for the PC if the other battery weakens.
May 7, 20214 yr Popular Post Ron, you might be able to find aftermarket batteries for the PC at about 1/2 the price of the OEM. I've bought some of these aftermarket batteries for my Milwaukee stuff and truthfully for a hobbyist they are just as good. Here's one I found at the 'zon.
May 8, 20214 yr The thing I noticed about Ryobi "One" is that that "One" battery comes in at least 12 different ah ratings & none of the flipping chargers are the same.
May 8, 20214 yr 18 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: Ron, you might be able to find aftermarket batteries for the PC at about 1/2 the price of the OEM. I've bought some of these aftermarket batteries for my Milwaukee stuff and truthfully for a hobbyist they are just as good. Here's one I found at the 'zon. Very timely Fred, thanks! I stopped at Ohio Powertool last week in Columbus, but didn't pull the trigger for a new battery. Glad I didn't. I will try one of these
May 8, 20214 yr Batteries+Bulbs or similar places will rebuild batteries with new cells. It's been so long since I did it (with NiCads) that I don't remember how the price compared to new batteries. But at the time, I found I could buy a new drill with charger and batteries for little more than 2 replacement batteries.
May 9, 20214 yr Popular Post You can rebuild that PC battery. Replacement cells are less than 20 . I rebuilt mine maybe 3 times and finally got a new one with lithium batteries.
May 9, 20214 yr 18 hours ago, kmealy said: Batteries+Bulbs or similar places will rebuild batteries with new cells. It's been so long since I did it (with NiCads) that I don't remember how the price compared to new batteries. But at the time, I found I could buy a new drill with charger and batteries for little more than 2 replacement batteries. 8 hours ago, Gerald said: You can rebuild that PC battery. Replacement cells are less than 20 . I rebuilt mine maybe 3 times and finally got a new one with lithium batteries. The last time I checked (with B+B) the cost to rebuild the two NiCads was nearly the same as buying a whole new kit with Li batts. I only have one large battery for my Milwaukee trimmer & leaf blower. It works good, but I can tell it's not what it used to be. My usual routine is to trim first until the batt dies, let it cool off and then put it on the charger while I mow the lawn. Usually by then it is fully charged and I can blow the driveway, walkway and my neighbors driveway off. It is usually about done after that. A second battery will be useful. The one I now have is 4-5 years old.
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