clowe1965

Usually heat will kill it temporarily. Most newer tools have an overheat mode that monitors this. You checked the batter for labeling? Think most of them have an operating range. I keep mine in the garage, but its built into the house. My dad keeps his in a storage shed no issues, so unless you're keeping them in a 130 degree environment should be fine. Cold I have no experience with lol.

CPTCO

Good to know. I always think of heat killing batteries.

CPTCO

That's one of those snowball projects JJ.

bravobravo

I leave mine in the storage building/work shop that was supposed to be the garage. All my power tools are the same battery or plug in so I only have one charger.

CPTCO

Seems like I always get different brands. I'd like to start moving towards Ryobi and Dewalt.

clowe1965

Ryobi has a great system and is cheaper. Dewalt keeps.changing battery styles/voltages. Plus they overcharge it seems. I got a Hitachi drill for cheaper than dewalt and it came with a case and a flashlight. I use the crap out of it too, lots of metal work.

DK Pony

I personally am not a big fan of Dewalt rechargables. Their power tools are excellent.
I just havent had very good luck with the rechargable stuff.

clowe1965

I haven't either. Splurged a few years ago on a dewalt sawzall with the nickel cadmium batteries. Can't even cut 8 feet on some 1/2" plywood.

You want some really expensive but really good stuff go buy Hilti or Milwaukee.

Sleeper_GT

Porter-Cable is good and the prices aren't that bad either.

DK Pony

First one I have seen in person. 2016 GT/CS. If only it wasn't black.