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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 3929133" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>I have a mix of older Craftsman and newer Dewalt battery powered tools. </p><p>One of the craftsman tools is a little circular saw that has a 5" blade I think it it without going out to the shop to look. It will crosscut a 2X4 but is much better for thin paneling or plywood jobs. Only weighs a pound or so without the battery but it's danged handy at the farm when making repairs on the deer stands. </p><p>Craftsman discontinued the 18. something volt batteries, so was getting ready to trash them. A quick search on Amazon showed some knockoff replacements. They work great! Bought three for the price of one of the old craftsman batteries. </p><p>When/if any of the Dewalt batteries fail I'll be looking at the knockoffs as well. Much cheaper and higher capacity. </p><p>Back when having to use my tools for a living, only bought top of the line because those would stay with you for years with heavy use. </p><p>Now being retired, the convenience factor comes into play. Just want to grab a battery powered tool, use it for a second or two and put it up, not have to spend time hooking up an extension cord, and so on. </p><p>I don't need top of the line stuff anymore because in reality it's only going to get used a couple hours a year if that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 3929133, member: 5412"] I have a mix of older Craftsman and newer Dewalt battery powered tools. One of the craftsman tools is a little circular saw that has a 5" blade I think it it without going out to the shop to look. It will crosscut a 2X4 but is much better for thin paneling or plywood jobs. Only weighs a pound or so without the battery but it's danged handy at the farm when making repairs on the deer stands. Craftsman discontinued the 18. something volt batteries, so was getting ready to trash them. A quick search on Amazon showed some knockoff replacements. They work great! Bought three for the price of one of the old craftsman batteries. When/if any of the Dewalt batteries fail I'll be looking at the knockoffs as well. Much cheaper and higher capacity. Back when having to use my tools for a living, only bought top of the line because those would stay with you for years with heavy use. Now being retired, the convenience factor comes into play. Just want to grab a battery powered tool, use it for a second or two and put it up, not have to spend time hooking up an extension cord, and so on. I don't need top of the line stuff anymore because in reality it's only going to get used a couple hours a year if that. [/QUOTE]
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