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    Was out in the shop yesterday putting up tools ( the rainy weekend was driving me crazy. Had to get out and do something)
    I grabbed my Dewalt right angle heavy duty 1/2" drill and noticed the cord was all dry rotted and cracked. I bought this drill in 93 to put coach lanterns on Mom's front porch. About that same time I was replacing cords on dad's and grandpa's power tools. Nothing last for ever.
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    Just part of owning tools. I am replacing all my electrical tools with battery operated tools when the former go bad. Just grab a tool and go. No cords to fool with.

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    I have as well. With the exception of the high torque drills suitable for pushing a large wood auger. Don't use them much anymore. My last purchase was a Dewalt 3/8 and 1/2 cordless impact. Scary how much a fella can tie up in tools
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    It’s amazing how powerful the battery powered ones have become! Very handy as well!
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    What's a cord?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DockShootinJack View Post
    I have as well. With the exception of the high torque drills suitable for pushing a large wood auger. Don't use them much anymore. My last purchase was a Dewalt 3/8 and 1/2 cordless impact. Scary how much a fella can tie up in tools
    kinda like fishing gear right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie View Post
    kinda like fishing gear right?
    I have a lot tied up there too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobC View Post
    It’s amazing how powerful the battery powered ones have become! Very handy as well!
    Bob
    They are stout. I seriously considering a battery operated weed eater. They have battery zero turn mowers now also.
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    I just bought a DeWalt 60/20 volt Flex battery powered trimmer. It’s a beast.

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    I was concerned about run time. They are gettimg a lot out of those batteries
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