Instructables: exploring - tools - drill - battery http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:38 PDT BLOX v1.01 Make a Dremel with Custom Removable Attachments! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Dremel-with-Custom-Removable-Attachments/
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:48:57 PDT
Make a cordless drill to run off batteries or a wall outlet http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-cordless-drill-to-run-off-batteries-or-a-wa/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/GDJF/HEBNAF2N/FPWGDJFHEBNAF2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/GDJF/HEBNAF2N/FPWGDJFHEBNAF2N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/GDJF/HEBNAF2N/FPWGDJFHEBNAF2N.SMALL.jpg jepho I have a cordless drill that I use mainly in my workshop next to a plug. I found working on projects the battery would always start to die half way through so I decided to make it so I could plug the drill into the wall when working near an outlet and still have the ability to use the battery when I...
By: jepho

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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:32:01 PDT
Don't Throw it in the landfill: "How to Repair A Cordless Drill With Broken Or Missing Battery For about $3 (or less)" http://www.instructables.com/id/Dont-Throw-it-in-the-landfill-How-to-Repair-A-C/
Don't Throw it in the landfill: "How to Repair A Cordless Drill With Broken Or Missing Battery For about $3 (or less)" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/8D5R/H4AGKJNV/FHY8D5RH4AGKJNV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/8D5R/H4AGKJNV/FHY8D5RH4AGKJNV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/8D5R/H4AGKJNV/FHY8D5RH4AGKJNV.SMALL.jpg mykiscool Many people have the battery in their cordless drill go out, and simply throw it away. In fact I obtained 2 cordless drills with missing batteries at a yard sale in a free box, as you guessed for free. This instructable shows you how to turn a cordless drill with a missing or broken battery back int...
By: mykiscool

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Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:55:00 PDT
Franken-Saw (a.k.a. how to use a DeWalt battery with a Bosch reciprocating saw) http://www.instructables.com/id/Franken-Saw-aka-how-to-use-a-DeWalt-battery-wi/
Franken-Saw (a.k.a. how to use a DeWalt battery with a Bosch reciprocating saw) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1EAF/GXDWYM3U/FTF1EAFGXDWYM3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1EAF/GXDWYM3U/FTF1EAFGXDWYM3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1EAF/GXDWYM3U/FTF1EAFGXDWYM3U.SMALL.jpg hauntedworkshop I discovered a Bosch 18v reciprocating saw sitting on top of someones trash can. It didn't have a battery, but that didn't deter me. I have several DeWalt 18v batteries for my drills and I knew there had to be a way to use them. So I brought it into my workshop and began playing. I disassembled the...
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Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:39:00 PST
Harbor Freight Drill Charger Mod http://www.instructables.com/id/Harbor-Freight-Drill-Charger-Mod/
Harbor Freight Drill Charger Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/KTUJ/GKLIWZYR/F58KTUJGKLIWZYR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/KTUJ/GKLIWZYR/F58KTUJGKLIWZYR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/KTUJ/GKLIWZYR/F58KTUJGKLIWZYR.SMALL.jpg xrobevansx WARNING: PERFORMING THIS MOD WILL PROBABLY COMPLETELY VOID ANY WARRANTY YOU MAY HAVE. You may notice the charger included with Harbor Freight rechargeable drills (at least the Drill Master 66965) is not a "float" charger, meaning you CAN NOT leave the battery on the charger for too long otherwise y...
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Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:48:27 PST
Replace/Upgrade/Repair Power Tool Batteries - SAVE 50% or more! http://www.instructables.com/id/ReplacingUpgrading-Power-Tool-Batteries/
Replace/Upgrade/Repair Power Tool Batteries - SAVE 50% or more! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5C/YMUG/GH4AJWHT/F5CYMUGGH4AJWHT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5C/YMUG/GH4AJWHT/F5CYMUGGH4AJWHT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5C/YMUG/GH4AJWHT/F5CYMUGGH4AJWHT.SMALL.jpg drcustom This Inscrutable will show you how to replace the internal batteries of a cordless power pack.  I will also help you determine what batteries you need. My cordless drill has been sitting on the shelf, useless, because the batteries are dead.  Not anymore...I replaced the internal batteries with one...
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:03:09 PST
Pvc Hand drill http://www.instructables.com/id/Pvc-Hand-drill/
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Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:58:43 PDT
Homemade Cordless Drill Battery Charger http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Cordless-Drill-Battery-Charger/
Homemade Cordless Drill Battery Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/142P/FYIYO8XL/FXE142PFYIYO8XL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/142P/FYIYO8XL/FXE142PFYIYO8XL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/142P/FYIYO8XL/FXE142PFYIYO8XL.SMALL.jpg yeltrow In this article you will find step-by-step instructions on how to build a battery charger from wood scraps that will allow you to charge a NiCd (ni'-cad) cordless drill battery. ** WARNING ** only NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) batteries may be charged using this method. The pack type is usually written on t...
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Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:23:07 PDT
Simple 12V Cordless Drill Hack!!!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-12V-Cordless-Drill-Hack/
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Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:14:44 PDT
Revive Nicad Batteries by Zapping with a Welder http://www.instructables.com/id/Revive-Nicad-Batteries-by-Zapping-with-a-Welder/
Revive Nicad Batteries by Zapping with a Welder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/81X7/I3KEV2Z8VAD/FZR81X7I3KEV2Z8VAD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/81X7/I3KEV2Z8VAD/FZR81X7I3KEV2Z8VAD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/81X7/I3KEV2Z8VAD/FZR81X7I3KEV2Z8VAD.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Nicad batteries often die in such a way that they won't take a charge and have zero voltage. This usually means they're shorted out by crystal dendrite growth. Here's a method of bringing them back to life by zapping those shorted crystal dendrites away with too much current and/or voltage. We'll us...
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Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:22:28 PST
Hot Rodding a Power Drill Battery http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Rodding-a-Power-Drill-Battery/
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Sun, 10 Dec 2006 03:13:35 PST
Cordless drill - Improving the battery http://www.instructables.com/id/Cordless-drill---Improving-the-battery/
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By: BrianH

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Wed, 24 May 2006 22:38:54 PDT