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\n<\/a>Invest in a power tool platform that you can afford to expand on. Don\u2019t blow everything on one tool that is so expensive you have to switch manufacturers to round out your tool collection. Cordless power tool batteries are not cross compatible among manufacturers. If you go Makita\u00a0then you are stuck with them unless you start over with another company.\u00a0If you\u2019ve already got a cadre of NiCd tools, it makes the most sense to stick with that manufacturer if their chargers are backwards compatible and can charge both NiCd and lithium-ion. Dewalt\u00a0has taken battery technology a step further with their wireless charging systems, while remaining backward compatible with their current lithium-ion lineup.<\/p>\n
Select Battery\u00a0Voltage Based On Your Job<\/h4>\n
Pro users make a living with their drills\u00a0and can\u2019t afford to have them break on the job, which is why they pay a premium for better tool construction and battery technology.<\/p>\n
Everyone else is a DIYer, whether your skill is zero or very advanced. A 12V power tool will fit the needs of most handy types who can install a screen door or put up hooks in the garage. 12 volts won\u2019t drive many deck screws but they are small and lightweight enough for most users to handle. 12V\u00a0Makita 1202 Power Tool Batteries<\/u><\/a>\u00a0have the most expandable options, as they can be used in vacuums, lights, radios and heated gear, as well as drills, circular saws and impact drivers.<\/p>\n Weekend warriors who plan on building sheds or cutting sheets of plywood, though, will need to step up to 18V battery power. If it\u2019s just a few weekends per year, you can save money by going corded for bigger jobs. No need to spend the money on an 18V cordless power tool\u00a0that sits on the Makita 1433 battery<\/a>\u00a0charger most of the time. If you can handle the heft and the cost, 18V tools give you the most flexibility as they can handle all of the smaller jobs with ease but can also be used to power recip saws, hammer drills and grinders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"