Thread: Corded Drill

How longs the lead Gav?

I would be inclined to fit aligator clips so you could just use the car battery if you had to use it away from the car and you didnt have another cordless with you.

Originally Posted by mcrover

How longs the lead Gav?

I would be inclined to fit aligator clips so you could just use the car battery if you had to use it away from the car and you didnt have another cordless with you.

The cord connected to the drill is approx 1500mm long, I also have an "extension cord" 3 metres.
I can plug it into the cigarette lighter in the cabin or the power sources in the rear

Originally Posted by Disco300Tdi

The cord connected to the drill is approx 1500mm long, I also have an "extension cord" 3 metres.
I can plug it into the cigarette lighter in the cabin or the power sources in the rear

Cool great idea, I have an old GMC drill which I may do the same to.

Did this with an old Black and Decker I have, except I actually fashioned an insert with brass contacts to replace the battery.

Great idea though, although mine is a little slow.

I haven't done it properly like that but when I've needed my 12v drill and both batteries were flat I've dodgied something up.

I should make a proper cord for it one day with alligator clips but I'd probably lose it and then just dodgy it up again anyway

You clever buggers

Fancy me being a sparky and not thinking of that one

Do you reckon it will work with my 15.6v Metabo, as both batteries are gone and they want $250 a pop to replace or repack

We use 18V Hitachi's now and they are brilliant, but very expensive

Originally Posted by Disco300Tdi

Both WayneP & Sschmez have done this little project, but couldn't find it in a search.

Sorry Gav, never did get around to do that tutorial... looks great and as you say "much better than in the bottom of the bin".

I got the idea from Rangieman who used his once, to save my soul in the scrub.

I fitted an Anderson plug to mine on a short little lead, because I carry a 3m (approx) extension in the car as well .... usually used to hook up the car to the camper trailer. This allows me to hook up to the front or back of my car (and many others) and also to the camper trailer power outlets. (also have an Anderson to battery clips adapter in the disco to cover all bases)

Anderson plugs from Incisor ! ! ! ... at a great price.

Originally Posted by numpty

Great idea though, although mine is a little slow.

That 7.2v Makita fairly powers along at 12v ... and not much voltage drop through the heavy cables.

Slowness is caused by it being an old model Black and Decker.