Power Tool battery adapters

[@dollybelfiore7628]

Subscriber #500 here!... Thanks for the video... I'm trying to hop onto the end of the year tool deals w/o forfeiting my Porter-Cable collection. This is the1st video I chose to watch and I think you explained that all right here. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

Thanks for subscribing! And Happy New Year! Yea when I buy new tools from other manufacturers, I check to see if I can use my PC batteries first :) I've expanded to Makita batteries as well since I made this video, it seems what adapters I'm missing for PC, I can find for Makita. So, so far I'm set with just these two battery brands. Although, I have recently started 3d printing, so I may just start making my own adapters if I can't find what I need. 🙂

[@dollybelfiore7628]

@@R-TechEnthusiast WOW! ... 'Times.. they are a-changing!' I'm so very grateful to peeps like you willing to rescue us tech-challenged folk! Thank you, be sure & enjoy a blessed New Year!

[@davidfulkerson1187]

I use my DeWalt 20-volt Max lithium ion batteries with all of my power tools. I have some of the older DeWalt 18 voltwith an adapter and Craftsman 19.2 volt tools with an adapter all those tools still work and are usable but now I only use one battery system for all of my tools

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

Yea, I'm loving it having these adapters. Definitely a money saver.

[@eddyz67]

the door will not shut on the radio with the bulky adapter rain and dirt will get in the back of the radio

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

Yup, I mentioned that in the video. It was more than just a proof of concept that the adapter does actually work with Makita tools. At the time of recording, that was the only Makita tool I could test with.

[@Namamapoto]

Damn, l wish we have this in avaliable in Zimbabwe. Stay safe to you also. Thank you

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

if you have access to a 3d printer, you can actually print these out your self and with a little wiring, you have your adapters :)

[@thebanjoman1963]

I received harbor freight earthquake impact tools as a gift. the 1/2 and 3/8 impact drivers and 3 good batteries. I have searched and can't find ANY adapters that will let me use these Earthquake XT batteries in any other tools. I'd love to find an adapter but can't seem to find any.

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

If you have the know-how and access to a 3D printer, you could always make an adapter for it :)

[@shakeelakhter9100]

E,excellent video. Would really appreciate if you can fwd links for the adapters.

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

Sure, I added a few links to the description.

[@TruthJockey]

With Porter Cable is no longer adding to their 20Volt Max line, what we really need is a Porter Cable 20Volt Battery to Dewalt 20Volt Tool. Has any one seen such a animal any where?

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

I've seen 20v Dewalt batteries to 20v PC tool adapters, so I would think it's only a matter of time before the reverse is available.

[@d2cuadrados510]

I've heard these adapters drain the batteries to the point they're rendered useless, have you had any problems with this adapter? Does it affect performance at all?

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

yup, if you're not careful and you fully drain the battery, there's a chance you'll damage it. I haven't had any issues with them yet, but I make sure to stop and recharge the batteries frequently. I don't let my batteries drain till it's completely dead.

[@Drew1734]

@@R-TechEnthusiast is there a mechanism by which them draining the battery would damage it? Not sure I understand why it would matter to drain a battery using the adapter any more so than it would just using the original battery on the tool until it died.

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

@@Drew1734 because the tool, with the oem battery, will actually shut off before a lithium ion battery is fully drained. For example, the NiCad batteries, when it's starts to run low, you'll notice the drill start to slow down until it no longer runs. At least with my lithium tools, when the battery runs low, the tool will just shut off instead of slowing down first. That is the over drain protection kicking in.

[@mossymaple]

They work fine for my tools..... even the aftermarket BATTERIES ARE TREMENDOUS IN 6AH CAPACITY RIVALS ANYTHING IN COMPARISON. ..

[@Xwovie]

Dose anyone know if Black&Decker or Porter Cable Batteries fit & work directly onto Dewalt power tools. Back in the day B&D batteries use to fit Dewalt tools. As B&D is the Parent Company to both Dewalt & Porter Cable there batteries might or should fit still fit all the other tools. Run times may not be as long, but the cost also match’s the differences.

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

Not a clue. As I don't own any B&D Tools or batteries, I've never tried it.

[@Surmoka]

No they don't fit. But they are close. And there is a PC->DW adaptër as well

[@rdavantes603]

Do you know where to get an adapter from makita battery to porter cable tools?

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

Ebay and Amazon

[@lionesfc247]

Could u confirm the model number and brand for the adapter for porter cable nicad tool to makita battery... can’t find it anywhere..:-(

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

@@lionesfc247I don't see any adapters from makita battery to 18v nicad porter cable tool, only to the 20v PC tools.

[@lionesfc247]

@@R-TechEnthusiast but u have that 18v PC tool in your video.. the older PC I thought it was using the nicad old 18v battery..

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

@@lionesfc247 my 18v PC is using a 20v PC battery with adapter, not a makita battery.

[@Super3man8]

Where did you get these?

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

You can find battery adapters on both Amazon and on Ebay. I had a hard time finding the 20v PC to other tool adapters on Amazon but I did find those in the video on Ebay. If you have a 3d printer and a little know-how, you can actually 3d print them as well then just do the wiring yourself. If you're looking for the exact ones I have there, I can grab the links and post them for you.

[@westvalley411]

Great tips...thank you. Don't let Mozart lull you to sleep on your Makita radio or ZAP...your drained battery just got Coronavirus and died!!

[@R-TechEnthusiast]

Hehe, I'll keep that in mind. 🤭