dewalt 18v

[ezover]

i have a set of older dewalt 18v tools ,drill, 2 saws alls, 7' cic saw, and a light.

all the battery's are shot. I have no desire to have them rebuilt, is there any market for these?

getting tried of looking at them and just cant convince myself to toss them.

 

[acer66]

Not sure but did you see this?
https://www.dewalt.com/products/acc...chargers/batteries/18v-to-20v-adapter/dca1820

 

[Handyfarmer]

one can still buy the 18 volt batteries and I have bought the adaptors, (amazon has a seller that is selling a dewalt adaptor copy, about half of the price of the dewalt adaptor, and works well, for using the 20 volt, one will need a 20 volt charger for the 20 volt batteries, I am slowly changing over to the 20 volt platform but still have lot of the 18 volt tools, using the adaptors, the simplest is to get an adaptor for each tool and not play with the adaptors, the adaptors have the circurty to protect the lithium batteries,

 

[Handyfarmer]

is the circular saw a 6 3/8 or the larger unit, what do you want for the set of tools?

PM me a price. a picture would be nice as well.

 

[captain14]

Not sure but did you see this?
https://www.dewalt.com/products/acc...chargers/batteries/18v-to-20v-adapter/dca1820

HD in the past on Black Friday weekend has a special on a two pack of this battery adapter. After the weekend is over, the price jumps up. I don’t remember the BF price.

 

[B_Bimmer]

I have one of the adapters and like it, makes them useful again. I wouldn't say it is worth the effort to sell 18v tools, they just aren't worth much.

 

[mikehaugen]

In all reality you don't have a HUGE investment in tools there... I would wait for a deal on a kit that includes batteries and charger etc. They get real cheap around big holidays. HD sends me "special buy of the day" emails and it is the only email of the type that I will actually check out as they have some pretty good deals sometimes, and I feel their shipping speed/price rivals Amazon Prime.

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[finn]

I have the adapter, and it works fine.

Problem is that the later generation brushless 20v tools are so much better, with superior ergonomics, that I rarely use the old 18v tool. I keep the drill in the fifth wheel, but can’t remember the last time I used it in the shop, garage, or house.

Sometimes it’s better to just consider the past to be done and over with.

 

[Empty Pockets]

I have a bunch of 18 volt tools, as the batteries are wearing out, I have been using the 20 volt adapter and it works well.

As the tools eventually wear out, they will be replaced with the newer 20 volt models.

 

[garandman]

We have 18V drills, circular saw, reciprocating saw, and impact gun. Just bought the circ for $70.

We don’t use the “20V” adapter because it’s also 18V, in a different form factor.

A deeper look at these cells reveals that each one has two different voltage ratings namely nominal and maximum. Every one of the cells in a 18v or 20v battery has a nominal voltage rating of 3.6 volts which translates to 18 volts nominal when put together. Every one of the cells in an 18v or 20v battery has maximum rating of 4 volts which translates to maximum 20 volts when put together. In essence the manufacturers of the 18v battery makes use of the nominal rating while the manufacturers of the 20v max battery make use of the maximum rating.

We have two Li batteries, two factory 18’s, and several aftermarket. Aftermarkets are like $33.

They work great, and you can get deals on them because of DeWalts planned obsolesce move. No plans to change.

Whatever battery you buy, they’re going to wear out eventually. .

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

I have the adapter, and it works fine.

Problem is that the later generation brushless 20v tools are so much better, with superior ergonomics, that I rarely use the old 18v tool. I keep the drill in the fifth wheel, but can’t remember the last time I used it in the shop, garage, or house.

Sometimes it’s better to just consider the past to be done and over with.

+1


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[L.Cheapo]

I'd be interested in an 18v recip saw. I used my 18v drill today. Nicads are dated 2011, still work fine and hold a charge. I'll probably get the adaptor when they die.

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

I'd be interested in an 18v recip saw. I used my 18v drill today. Nicads are dated 2011, still work fine and hold a charge. I'll probably get the adaptor when they die.

I have a 18v recip saw that i would give to you if you were local

I would just upgrade to the 20v stuff when it goes on sale before messing with adapters and replacing the 18v batteries


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[L.Cheapo]

I have a 18v recip saw that i would give to you if you were local

I would just upgrade to the 20v stuff when it goes on sale before messing with adapters and replacing the 18v batteries


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[Hilltopmasonry]

Where's there?

Chicagoland area


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[metaldad]

my hoarder instinct kicks in............ im near ya. i need it!
but, i only have 1 healthy and 1 part dead 18 v dewalt battery left.
when they die, dumpster they go.
i'm going with red.

 

[2oolhound]

There are people who would appreciate them.

I'm a home user with 3 drills, 1 driver, 1 jig saw with issues, recip saw, 2 lights, circular saw (needs angle lock knob and nut), 4.5" angle grinder and 4 or 5 chargers and 5 batteries. I buy a new battery every 2 years and am always near a charger to recharge the batteries that don't hold much charge but are good for my short spurt jobs.

In short the 18V still works for me. I'm sure there are others who aren't using them for production work who make do swapping out old failing batteries more often than the new ones require.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Until all mine die, I'll keep using them. As a DIYer, they have worked fine for me.

 

[Hytekrednek]

I have a 14.4 dewalt xrp drill that needs batts. I loved the drill, but no batts now. Is there an lithium battery option for the old 14.4 stuff? If I could get it running again with new lithium batteries that would be helpful

 

[garandman]

We have a 14.4V drill and light. Bought some clone Ni-Cad replacements for $18 on eBay that work well.

Sticking with the 18V as you can still buy new Li and Ni-Cad replacements and the 20V has no performance advantage.

 

[Handyfarmer]

IF you do go with the adapter, and buy the kit and get the 1.5 amp hr batteries in the kit,
don't expect that much out of the batteries, there fine for the compact drills and drivers, but don't shine that well in heaver draw tools, saws and grinders etc. plan on buying the 3 or 4 or 5 amp hr units if you want good performance, I have been very pleased with the higher amp hr units, the smaller ones work but not long run times and the heaver draw units, do not run as well as with the larger batteries, IMO

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

FYI acme tools is having a labor day sale on new 20v kits and they have a 2 tool combo drill/driver deal with 2 batteries and a FREE multi oscillating tool for $199

Before you buy new batteries and an adapter I would seriously jump on that instead


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[fourjeepin]

I sold my 18v collection on eBay and am happy I did.

 

[garandman]

I sold my 18v collection on eBay and am happy I did.

I love it, bought recipe saw, circ saw etc for pennies on the dollar.

New OEM and aftermarket 18V Li-Ion and NiCads are available.

 

[kctyphoon]

Well to answer the question of IF there is a market for them, apparently so - cause dewalt is still selling the 20yr old 18v platform along side their new 20v stuff.. so yea, some people (i expect people that are NOT tool nuts) are still buying ‘new’ 18v tools. I have no idea why anyone would knowingly do so - but they are.

 

[PassnThru]

so yea, some people (i expect people that are NOT tool nuts) are still buying ‘new’ 18v tools. I have no idea why anyone would knowingly do so - but they are.

So - you understand that the 20V rated batteries by DeWalt (and by default the tools) are really just 18V with a battery overrated to it's potential full charge voltage with no load?
There is a reason why 20V batteries work just fine with older 18V tools with an adapter. That reason is above.
The newer tools have some features that are desirable - namely the brushless tools. The new batteries are lighter also - although that is largely negated by the fact that you can purchase an adapter that weighs ounces to adapt a 20V battery so your tool basically becomes lighter with an adapter and a new battery.
DeWalt gave us a win when they didn't have to. It doesn't surprise me a bit that people would buy cheap 18V tools being discarded by people that bought into the 20V hype.

 

[garandman]

Don’t think 18V Li Ion weigh any more than 20V Li Ion.

Well to answer the question of IF there is a market for them, apparently so - cause dewalt is still selling the 20yr old 18v platform along side their new 20v stuff.. so yea, some people (i expect people that are NOT tool nuts) are still buying ‘new’ 18v tools. I have no idea why anyone would knowingly do so - but they are.

Because the ONLY difference is the packaging.

With three Li Ion and three NiCad 18V packs, not going to replace tools that perform identically with the 20V packs just because DeWalt is practicing planned obsolescence. Especially when I can buy brand new 18V tools on eBay for half price.

Their original 18V batteries were a breakthrough in performance. What is incredible to me is how many people have fallen for the “20V” game.

 

[fireguy]

You can take your lower voltage batteries to the
DeWalt store and they will test your batteries. They will give you a deal on replacement batteries.