Something thrifty for the toolbox

[ecodan]

A friend gave me this idea, got me out of so much trouble! Now i have hooked up a power socket front and back for it, so that it runs off my deep cycle battery.

Once my 12v cordless battery died it was cheaper to buy an new one than replace it, so the drill got a new lease of life with a 12 power cord and plug to fit the cruiser! Never have to worry about a dead battery again!


Any one else got a thrifty favourite tool?
pictures lots of pictures, need eye candy!!!

 

[Coolerman]

I have done this also to an old Craftsman drill but I put a cigarette plug on the end. Did this before I got the Cruiser I may have to make up an adaptor now.

I actually used mine while camping in Colorado a couple of weeks ago. My campers water pump vibrated the mounting screws loose and I used the drill to make new holes.

 

[Big B.]

I like!

 

[kulangot]

I made one from my old Makita when the batteries and charger died.

Damn handy. Also nice to use on ATVs/Tractors for fixing things out in the middle of nowere - gates, fences, etc. I used to run it off my zero turn mower out on in the country to fix gates. Pre-drill for nails on 3 board fence repairs.

Would also be great for weld prep with a 3M disc on the end.

-Stumbaugh

 

[Jetboy]

I often use my 18v sawzall as a substitute chain saw with a super coarse blade. I still use the batteries though, but it works great and is a lot less work than dealing with the chainsaw. It'd be nice to have one that was a 12volt to use this way, but I don't have one. Did anyone ever make a 12volt sawzall?

 

[ecodan]

Never know, your 18v saw might function okay on 12v, might just run slower (my cordless drill is really 14.4v shhh don't tell any one if fibbed)

 

[sandcruiser]

your auto charging system should be running near 14v, just the *battery* on your truck is rated at 12v, everything else wants 14.

I've been thinking about doing something similar for a long time.... maybe I'll hit up the Goodwill while in the States to see if I can find a cheap 14v drill.

Or replace my old (but still pretty good) 14.4 Dewault with a peppier 18v model...

Why just replace when you can UPGRADE?

 

[ecodan]

Damn right!! upgrade every time!!!

I dont tend to run my drill while the engine is going so it only gets 12.8volts. However running the motor might get an 18v drill to still work at a moderate pace... Intresting!

Anyone done anything different... Need some pics!!! More gadgets!!!

 

[WAVEPIMP]

where did you get the plug thing that plugs up to the cruiser? Is it just a regular one from home depot or what?

 

[ecodan]

its a 12v connection commonly used overhere especially by road workers for hooking up lights and stuff.

 

[kulangot]

Here is a pic of mine, the drill is mint but the batteries had died.

It's for sale for $45 bucks, ready to get to work.

Thanks

John

 

[e9999]

I could use my big jumpstarter battery pack with these....

ooooh, would run for hours.....

 

[CostaricaBJ40]

Here is a pic of mine, the drill is mint but the batteries had died.

It's for sale for $45 bucks, ready to get to work.

Thanks

John

Is that Makita a 9.6v unit? How does it run on 12v? Faster?

I guess it can probably take it. good idea, i've got an old 9.6v Makita, may give it a try.

 

[kulangot]

It's a 12 V - they sold this drill as both a 9.6 and 12v - it could either battery but it came new with 12V.

My guess is that you can run the 9.6 on 12V no problem, besides would shipping to Costa Rica be a killer or not?

-Stumbaugh