I breathed life into my 2 Makitas about 5 years ago with some no name $30 batteries from the internet (had better than stock MAH ratings). They are still going but getting a little tired.
I may do the $30 thing again.
I bought a junk 18v (Northern Tool brand) in a garage sale for $5 and it is just that. The drill is powerful but the battery/charger is junk.


Greg Fretwell