when I got (actually my third set) of drill driver I decided to go with Craftsman C3 system (back in the heyday of Craftsman) based on the extensive line and the likelihood of long term support and aftermarket stuff being available.
I got the 19.2 V NiCd drill driver and impact driver kit.
Eventually They made a lithium 19.2 V battery and universal chargers for C3 And I got a light and a right angle drill. 2 chargers and at least three Lithium packs that hold charge for weeks.
I recently got a used drill driver from eBay to keep next to the workbench. And then I remembered that my SIL had some C3 stuff, I asked him if he still had it and whether it worked, he said the batteries died and didn't know where the charger and packs were but he gave me a drill driver and a right angle drill. AT first the drill didn't work but after messing with the switch for a while it started working reliably and both work. I bought another aftermarket lithium pack for $16 on eBay that works.
so now I have
2 dual speed drill drivers with 3/8 chuck same model
1 dual speed drill driver with 1/2 inch chuck, different model number but identical save for the chuck
2 RA drills
1 impact driver
1 light
2 chargers 4 battery packs.
Actually I have been pretty happy for 20 years or so the C3 system was a good choice for longevity with upgrades and wide popularity being in its favor.
I am sure Ryobi made it for Sears with the Craftsman branding.
I got the 19.2 V NiCd drill driver and impact driver kit.
Eventually They made a lithium 19.2 V battery and universal chargers for C3 And I got a light and a right angle drill. 2 chargers and at least three Lithium packs that hold charge for weeks.
I recently got a used drill driver from eBay to keep next to the workbench. And then I remembered that my SIL had some C3 stuff, I asked him if he still had it and whether it worked, he said the batteries died and didn't know where the charger and packs were but he gave me a drill driver and a right angle drill. AT first the drill didn't work but after messing with the switch for a while it started working reliably and both work. I bought another aftermarket lithium pack for $16 on eBay that works.
so now I have
2 dual speed drill drivers with 3/8 chuck same model
1 dual speed drill driver with 1/2 inch chuck, different model number but identical save for the chuck
2 RA drills
1 impact driver
1 light
2 chargers 4 battery packs.
Actually I have been pretty happy for 20 years or so the C3 system was a good choice for longevity with upgrades and wide popularity being in its favor.
I am sure Ryobi made it for Sears with the Craftsman branding.
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