By the way, Milwaukee tools are far better than RIDGID. I have drills from the 80s and 90s that still work perfectly. Makita is another long lasting brand. People that hang the tools in the garage and use them occasionally are clueless when it comes to long term every day use. I've built over...
If the battery comes in a package that states, LIFETIME WARRANTY, it should be just that. Or, they should not charge twice the price for the LIFETIME WARRANTY. I rest my case.
I've built decks over 30 years and I never used battery screw-guns because I didn't believe batteries lasted long enough for real serious carpenter work. Home Depot had a sale, saying it didn't matter if they lasted because all RIDGID tools and batteries were guaranteed for life. I bought a set...