Cordless Drills and Batteries

I have a Sears 18 volt cordless drill that is about 8-10 years old. It came with two batteries, and one fails to take a charge. I queried Sears and found that a new battery would cost in excess of $75 with shipping and tax. A new 18 volt drill costs about $74 plus tax.
I have been through the battery problem before with another brand of drill, and also found the cost of the batteries was excessive.

I am wondering what brands of rechargeable drills some here have found to be good, and the availability and cost of replacement batteries. I also wonder about the shelf life of extra batteries. Would the life be extended of extra batteries if kept in a freezer?

I am planning to look at Makita also.

Thanks,
Jerry

Thanks.

 

Find it very difficult to go past Makita here in Oz!

 

Yeah, i heard gettin past Matilda isn't too easy down there either.

Anyway, i've had an old B&D cordless for years and had to buy a battery once but for the life of me i can't remember what i paid for it... Wouldn't make much difference now anyway(prices have surely changed) buy i would not hesitate to buy another one if needed in the future.


snowbound

 

Everyone found it hard to get past Stan Makita. When he played Hockey w/the Chicago Blackhawks he was lean and mean. He could drill you w/an elbow or screw you into the boards. He occasionally would chuck you into the seats!!

Yea....Makita is a decent pick...usually pricey!!

Running @ 750rpm in Drillbits, Whirley ed

 

you could try http://www.cellpacksolutions.com they've rebuilt my packs for me, not to sure if they export though!