[Shop-talk] nicad battery replacement

[bjshov8 at tx.rr.com]

I never register any product that I buy.  Strictly speaking I'm not sure that registration is legally required if a person really wanted to fight it.

For a corded drill I would probably buy a DeWalt.


> Ridgid has a lifetime battery warranty..... if you register the
> product with them within the first 90 days of ownership. I didn't
> notice that detail when I bought mine, unfortunately.
> 
> I'm in the same boat with many of you, with a circa 1999 Craftsman
> 14.4V cordless drill and two batteries which don't go for long.
> Rebuilt the packs summer 2006, and they need it again. Also have the
> aforementioned Ridgid power screwdriver (9.6V) with two flat packs.
> Rebuilding the packs again is at least $50/ea if I have Batteries Plus
> do the work - but I can go to HF and buy a pack AND drill for under
> $30.
> 
> I need to get a corded drill anyway - is there a particular one any of
> you recommend? I'd like the ability to hammer (with or without
> rotation) as well as some reasonable torque...