Converting a Dewalt 3.6v NiCd screwdriver to Li-Ion.

This Dewalt screwdriver is in great condition but the battery is poor and does not hold a charge. It is a 3.6v NiCd battery so I convert it to 3.6v (1S) Li-Ion with charge control BMS.

[@ericojanen4419]

Very cool project love your videos 👍👍

[@DaftOldMan]

Thank you

[@juslitor]

For what its worth, melt glue would probably work well enough in keeping the pack together . Disassembly would be easy, just apply some IPA to the melt glue and wait a few minutes. Not messy.

[@DaftOldMan]

Thank you for commenting. I do sometimes use hot melt glue.

[@lukada83]

If you want more views, just title this kind of videos 'restoration of an old battery', the algorithm loves restoration videos. Just try it out.

[@dennisallan3004]

Are you salvaging your lithium batteries, or buying them new ?
I've converted a couple of small electric screwdrivers to lion from salvaged batteries, but find they don't have the same tork/power as the original NiCd batteries.
Another good job, i do enjoy watching your videos, you deserve more views.

[@DaftOldMan]

At the beginning I was salvaging 18650 cells from electric bike batteries. Now I am using new 18650 but they are expensive and hard to source in UK. If you use genuine LG or Samsung cells you don't have any problem with power. I wish I had more views to help cover the cost of the videos but some channels just don't get high views.

[@dennisallan3004]

Try changing your RUclips moniker to something specifically related to the type of videos you're uploading. Maybe something like "fixing stuff" added at the end of your title/moniker may help other fix it fans find your channel. Just a thought.

[@jmadawg]

Nice

[@DaftOldMan]

Thank you. These are excellent screwdrivers.