Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos
Another member suggested a new forum section with new products but it doesn't look like it will be feasible. So I thought I would post this here under General RVing Issues. If enough people post (even...
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Got an old 12V drill with batteries that won't recharge? I did. I took a battery partly apart, and removed two of the plug strips, and soldered them to the ends of a piece of zip cord. A little experimentation with polarity, followed by pouring some epoxy into the cavity where the battery used to reside, and ding! A 12V drill that works anywhere I can taker a vehicle.
Obviously not just an RV gizmo. This was volunteer work building a log bench on a greenway overlooking a local creek. ~16" thru dry locust wood for a rebar pin, no issues with heat either in the drill or cord.
I may have to look on Craigslist for other 12V tools with dead batteries... 8)
Jim, "I'm so busy, I don't know whether I found a rope, or lost my horse!"
Obviously not just an RV gizmo. This was volunteer work building a log bench on a greenway overlooking a local creek. ~16" thru dry locust wood for a rebar pin, no issues with heat either in the drill or cord.
I may have to look on Craigslist for other 12V tools with dead batteries... 8)
Jim, "I'm so busy, I don't know whether I found a rope, or lost my horse!"
