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I have some old power tools from the early 2000's and, of course, battery technology has moved on to the point that a 12V NiCad powered drill isn't worth rebuilding the battery pack on. I know you can drop off the battery packs at various places for recycling, but what about the tool itself? Seems like most places say to just throw them out, but I hate anything going into a landfill if it will just be there a hundred years from now.
Years ago, I would have broken the tool down, taken the drill chuck, bearings etc. and then put the plastic parts in the recycle bin. Now, I have enough random bearings, switches, drill chucks etc.
So, does anybody have a good idea of the best way to get the tools into the hands of people who would either make a frankenstein project or would feel like it was worth the effort to rebuild the battery packs and use the tools? We're just talking 2 drills and a flashlight at the moment, but it is very likely I have a couple of others laying around, as I moved to the Lithium 20V system quite a while back, so any 12, 14.4 or 18V tools are likely never going to be touched again, given the great power/life/recharge time of the newer stuff.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Sandy.
Years ago, I would have broken the tool down, taken the drill chuck, bearings etc. and then put the plastic parts in the recycle bin. Now, I have enough random bearings, switches, drill chucks etc.
So, does anybody have a good idea of the best way to get the tools into the hands of people who would either make a frankenstein project or would feel like it was worth the effort to rebuild the battery packs and use the tools? We're just talking 2 drills and a flashlight at the moment, but it is very likely I have a couple of others laying around, as I moved to the Lithium 20V system quite a while back, so any 12, 14.4 or 18V tools are likely never going to be touched again, given the great power/life/recharge time of the newer stuff.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Sandy.