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DeWalt DC970: What's the biggest 20V pack that can be SAFELY run?

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:54:35 -0700

I have a DeWalt DC970 from years ago and no batteries as they are dead. That said, I have primarily moved to 20V tools but this drill still works just fine; I just cannot buy the original batteries as they were discontinued being NiCd 18V. The batteries have long since been scrapped and were discontinued in 2021. I have XR and Atomic 20V tools as well as one standard non XR saw I keep as a backup to the XR saw. I once had two packs and the drill was shipped with 1.2Ah batteries but I know DEWALT sold 4Ah NiCds at one point too.

Despite having the higher end tools, I still want to keep this one around for jobs I do not want to run my good XR drill on. I have the DCA1820 and 4x 5Ah packs (18650-based) and 2 PowerStacks (5Ah/1.7Ah), so I am wondering what the sweet spot for the older 18V tools is. I did look into a brushless 20V entry level drill on sale for the batteries, but I looked into that years ago before I got 6 20V batteries. I don't think that plan makes as much sense now unless I get some insane deal on a 20V Brushless with 2 2Ah batteries.

⟐ Answer accepted marzo 08, 2026 at 0:54 GMT-7

Bosch Power Drill: Drill bit stops spinning

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:30:46 -0700

I cant get the drill bit to turn/screw when trying to drill into wood. It clicks and nothing happens. The motor is still turning. The drill spins fine on its own no screws. A fairly new, rarely ised Bosch 18V cordless drill

⟐ Edited dicembre 22, 2025 at 9:30 GMT-7

Ridgid DrillDriver R860054 2020: How do I get the chuck assembly apart?

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:37:02 -0700

The drill stopped working. I'm told take apart the chuck assembly. When I attempt to do this i encounter an odd-sized torx bolt (somewhere between T40 & T45) holding the assembly together. How do I loosen this?

⟐ Answered ottobre 19, 2024 at 10:37 GMT-7

DeWalt DC970: Are the knockoff NiMh batteries any good?

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:25:02 -0700

One of my two DC970 batteries are at the end of it's life (6.9V/~1.01 A) from the original 18V/1.2Ah. My other battery isn’t much better (11.35V/~1.05A), so it’s time to get new batteries. The batteries are bad enough I went to use it and it was struggling with removing a screw.

I am looking at either the DCA2203C 20V kit (~$100) or buying a set of knockoff NiMh batteries (much cheaper) since both of them are pretty much shot. My charger can handle it since I have the 116 and not the 115. My concern is how long will they last compared to the NiCd packs becuase there are almost no vendors making clone NiCd batteries - not that you’d want them.

Has anyone worked with these knockoff batteries and are they worth the money? The high cost of the lithium kit makes it harder to justify piecemeal, but what does make sense is a new drill (~$100) and a DCA1820 ($35) - which will keep the DC970 in service with good batteries. The cheapest set I found that’s 3600mAh for $28 ($14/battery).

⟐ Commented giugno 11, 2024 at 2:25 GMT-7

Black and Decker LI4000: Where can I buy the charging bay for my drill

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:03:06 -0700

How do i replace my charging bay for my black and decker cordless L14000

⟐ Answer edited novembre 24, 2023 at 8:03 GMT-7

Black and Decker LDX 120C: Why isn't the chuck able to tighten?

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:13:53 -0700

When i turn the head of the drill to loosen the head nothing is moving, what do i do?

⟐ Answered marzo 20, 2016 at 10:13 GMT-7

Bosch Hammer Drill 11247 2002: It won't hammer

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:37:15 -0700

It won't hammer. Bits & chucks are ok

⟐ Answer edited ottobre 23, 2025 at 13:37 GMT-7

Ryobi Compact 18 Volt Hammer Drill P214 2015: Can't remove chuck from drill

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:15:50 -0700

I have the ryobi p214 cordless drill and no matter what I cant remove the chuck. I took the screw out from inside the jaws and I put an allen wrench in and held it with the jaws. I managed to turn the chuck counter clockwise but it just barely spins without loosening at all. How can I get the chuck off?

⟐ Commented febbraio 27, 2025 at 13:15 GMT-7

Black and Decker LI2000: BLACK+DECKER Li2000 REPLACEMENT BITS

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:10:15 -0700

Where can I order replacement bits for the Black+Decker Li2000 online, and what part or product number is associated with them?

⟐ Commented novembre 17, 2024 at 20:10 GMT-7

Milwaukee M12 2407-20: Drill works until it has had moderate use, then dies

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 22:20:37 -0700

Drill is 5 years old, had moderate use. Drill 5 to 10 holes in wood or drive 5 to 10 longer screws and the drill stops working, battery strength lights flash. Leave it alone for 3 to 5 minutes and it works again normally. Do the same amount of work and it repeats. If you only drill 1 or 2 holes or drive 1 or 2 screws the drill does not misbehave. A tool only replacement is $100 CDN and an upgrade to 1/2” is only $30 more with charger and bag. The repair solution needs to be inexpensive parts wise and not epic to perform. I’m willing to try a fairly simple repair/servicing. Any suggestions??

⟐ Answer accepted giugno 20, 2024 at 22:20 GMT-7

Power Drill: drill runs about 3 seconds cuts off

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:45:12 -0700

I have the same issue with a Metabo drill runs about 3 seconds cuts off I can pop the battery out and put it back in and run about three or four seconds and cut off again

⟐ Answer accepted giugno 20, 2024 at 2:45 GMT-7

DeWalt DWD112: Trigger control won't work correctly after dropping drill

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:30:58 -0700

I've had my Dewalt DWD112 drill now for almost a year now with no problems. I've dropped this drill before and it's gone through a lot but the other day it fell not even 4 feet and now the trigger control is non responsive, and I have no idea what could have gone wrong or how to properly fix it. Any help on this would be awesome.

⟐ Answer accepted giugno 19, 2024 at 10:30 GMT-7

DeWalt DW997: Why won't my drill change speed?

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:28:18 -0700

My drill is struck on the lowest speed. The switch moves if I push hard but it doesn't change the speed at all? Why is this?

⟐ Answer accepted giugno 19, 2024 at 10:28 GMT-7

Black and Decker BDEDMT: My Black and Decker Matrix BDEDMT ' s RECIPROCATING SAW ATTATCHMENT br

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:24:54 -0700

I have the Black and Decker Matrix BDEDMT type 1 quick connect 4 amp drill with all the attachments…and I love itit..sadly enough the RECIPROCATING SAW ATTATCHMENT does not reciprocate any longer. Unsuspected the gear assembly was at fault and sure nuff …metal shavings was so thick on the inside it looked like chrome..my issue is that I can not locate either the proper part number for the gear assembly or for that matter just simply locate a parts list for that attachment…all's I wanna do is purchase the gears n carry on. thanks in advance…my demo blade is getting dusty!

⟐ Answer accepted giugno 19, 2024 at 10:24 GMT-7

Bosch GSR18V-190 Drill Driver: How can I fix my cordless drill switch

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:23:07 -0700

can u show me how i can fix my cordless dril switch without replacing it please.THANK U

⟐ Answer accepted giugno 19, 2024 at 10:23 GMT-7

Makita Cordless Drill XFD11ZB 2017: I could not get the bit out

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:22:20 -0700

I finally got it out but now the chuck is stuck

⟐ Answer accepted giugno 19, 2024 at 10:22 GMT-7

Milwaukee M12 2407-20: Milwaukee drill light stays on no power,

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:34:04 -0700

my Milwaukee drill 2407 fully charged battery light stays on, but no power power to the drill itself. Why would then what would be making this happen? Batteries are fully charged

⟐ Edited giugno 23, 2025 at 21:34 GMT-7

Hammer Drill: How do I replace this milwaukee heavy duty jack hammer piston?

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:57:43 -0700

⟐ Answer accepted gennaio 14, 2024 at 16:57 GMT-7

Ryobi P235: Drill comes to a slow stop rather than a quick stop

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:02:41 -0700

Hello!

My brother has this impact and when he pulls the trigger it works fine, it’s when he lets off the trigger when it comes to a slow stop rather than a quick stop, is this a trigger issue? I don’t have that impact to compare it to.

⟐ Answer edited dicembre 05, 2023 at 0:02 GMT-7

Ridgid R86034: How to change brushes

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:40:18 -0700

Drill brushes are bad how can i change them can anyone help me

⟐ Answer edited novembre 25, 2023 at 7:40 GMT-7