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   danski0224 | Aug 23, 2008 08:59pm | #1

   I wouldn't mind the batteries.

   I will also tell you that you can buy a brandy new CPO Makita drill only in a case for about $50 on Amazon. That's what I did when mine broke.

   Here's one: http://www.amazon.com/Factory-Reconditioned-Makita-Cordless-Driver-Drill-Flashlight/dp/B000I6NNEG/ref=sr_1_41?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1219514246&sr=8-41

   That one is a full kit for short money. 

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   RichBeckman | Aug 23, 2008 09:18pm | #2

   Do you want the charger?

   Rich Beckman

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   danski0224 | Aug 24, 2008 06:55am | #3

   No need for the charger. Thanks, though.

   Don't want to get a new drill only?

    

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   RichBeckman | Aug 24, 2008 07:20am | #4

   Not particularly.Send me your mailing info.rbeckman1 AT indy.rr.comI'll try and get the batteries in the mail. I warn you I'm a bit of a procrastinator...:)Rich Beckman

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   danski0224 | Aug 24, 2008 02:40pm | #5

   PM sent

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   TomT226 | Aug 24, 2008 04:51pm | #6

   My PC 12V is about to die, and I'm looking at the 18.8V Makita.  How did your old one hold up, and would you buy another Makita?

   Thanks

    

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   danski0224 | Aug 24, 2008 09:28pm | #7

   Kind of difficult to compare one era of tools to another from the same manufacturer.

   Up until a couple/few years ago, most of the 12v stuff was made in Japan. Most of what I have as far as 12v Makita tools is from the Japan period. The accessories (flourescent light and chargers) are China.

   All of the 18v LXT stuff is now made in China after a short introductory period. Profits have gone up while the retail price has stayed the same.

   I don't know if it will hold up as well as the 12v stuff I have.

   I know the LiIon batteries are no good if you expect them to work below 40* F, no matter the name on the tool/device. This alone has deterred me from any LiIon stuff.

   I was "OK" with the white Makita tools and the MakForce lines being low budget Chinese junk- I had a choice to spend a little more or not. When the LXT line went Chinese and the pricing stayed the same, that was the final nail in that coffin for me. 

   I would just as soon buy Ryobi now.

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   TomT226 | Aug 24, 2008 11:56pm | #8

   Thanks for the heads up...