harbor freight, old cordless drills,

[Handyfarmer]

been helping an old gentleman who was a hoarder and compulsive buyer,

I have located about 6 of the old blue harbor freight cordless drills,
guessing there up to 8 years old, will the batterys even charge???

I guess what I am asking is there even a value to them? I think they sold new for about $20 with out any discounts.

I don't even want to give them away if there not going to even hold a charge, or sell them to a kid at a yard sell for a buck if it will just be a disappointment.

there all new in box never opened, but if they have been setting for 3 years are they junk?

 

[Coach James]

been helping an old gentleman who was a hoarder and compulsive buyer,

I have located about 6 of the old blue harbor freight cordless drills,
guessing there up to 8 years old, will the batterys even charge???

I guess what I am asking is there even a value to them? I think they sold new for about $20 with out any discounts.

I don't even want to give them away if there not going to even hold a charge, or sell them to a kid at a yard sell for a buck if it will just be a disappointment.

there all new in box never opened, but if they have been setting for 3 years are they junk?

Open them up and put them on the charger. See if they holds a charge.

Also, when I first read your post, I thought it read:" ....hoarder and compulsive liar." It's a good thing I went to the eye doctor yesterday.

Coach

 

[Parrothead]

I’d put them in the garage sale, for sure. I can remember buying stuff as a kid hoping it’d work, but when and if it didn’t it was almost as much fun taking it apart.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

NiCd hate sitting flat, You'll be lucky to get a few minutes run time, but the cells are easy to replace if someone wants to work on a crappy drill.

 

[DFB]

I dunno. I have two HF Ni Cad batteries one came with a 5 3/8 cordless saw and fast charger the other came with a drill that broke in no time but still have the battery and charger. Both batteries have out lasted 3 sets of Makita OEM NIMH. Been over 10 years now.

 

[finn]

Dumpster fodder.

 

[engineer2]

If they charge up and run, donate to Habitat for Humanity. Take the tax deduction.

 

[jonesg]

been helping an old gentleman who was a hoarder and compulsive buyer,

I have located about 6 of the old blue harbor freight cordless drills,
guessing there up to 8 years old, will the batterys even charge???

I guess what I am asking is there even a value to them? I think they sold new for about $20 with out any discounts.

I don't even want to give them away if there not going to even hold a charge, or sell them to a kid at a yard sell for a buck if it will just be a disappointment.

there all new in box never opened, but if they have been setting for 3 years are they junk?

Haha, that's the problem hoarders have, they can't make a decision.
When in doubt, throw it the F out.
The day I turned from hoarding I got a dumpster. And yes I filled it.

And yes I could have sold everything i tossed.

 

[DadsTools]

Dumpster fodder.

This. If the batteries don't hold a charge.

We all know that when it comes to cordless stuff, it's all about the battery. The tool is WORTHLESS without the battery.

Don't put them in a yard sale. You know darn right well the only reason why anyone would buy them is because they're thinking the battery is good. So you'd know you're stiffing them. Now if it were a main line like Dewalt or Milwaukee, someone might still buy it just to have an extra gun for the batteries they already have, for parts, or simply buy an after market battery that are readily available for the main line stuff.

Of course, you could put them in a yard sale with a tag that discloses "battery doesn't hold a charge." But guess what you'd still have at the end of the day?

Dumpster fodder. Along with probably a lot of other things you'll find. Yep. That mind set of "This would be good if it only had such-and-such part or was repaired in such-and-such a way" is the mind set of the hoarder. That's why he needs your help. He needs a savior, not a partner.

 

[Handyfarmer]

Dumpster fodder. Along with probably a lot of other things you'll find.

I have been hauling a pickup full junk and trash out of the house everyday, , today I took the stock trailer in to haul out trash and junk,
We have been working on the place for over four weeks now, would work until the pick up was full and come home,

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

If the batteries have NEVER been placed in a charging unit, they will be fine. They are essentially brand new.