Question 1

What does "bare tool" mean?

Accepted Answer

A bare tool is sold without a battery or charger, meant for people who already have compatible batteries. It's cheaper up front, but factor in the cost of a battery and charger if you need them. A kit, by contrast, includes them.

Question 2

Are batteries interchangeable between tool brands?

Accepted Answer

Generally no. Each brand's battery platform (for example, Milwaukee M18 or DEWALT 20V MAX) is designed for that brand's tools, and batteries usually aren't cross-compatible. Make sure a bare tool matches batteries you already own.

Question 3

Is it worth buying used or reconditioned power tools?

Accepted Answer

It can be. Reconditioned tools are tested and restored, often at a lower price, and many tools hold up well used. Check whether batteries and a charger are included and what condition they're in, since batteries wear over time.

Question 4

How long do cordless tool batteries last?

Accepted Answer

Most lithium-ion tool batteries last several years with moderate use, often around three to five, and their life is measured in charge cycles rather than age. Heat and heavy, constant use shorten that, and capacity slowly drops as a battery ages. When buying used, the battery's condition is the key variable, so check whether it's recent or was recently replaced.

Tools & Workshop Equipment

DEWALT DCH273 Li-Ion Battery Powered Rotary Hammer Drill (Tool Only)

DEWALT DCK240C2 20V Impact Driver Combo Kit

DEWALT DCK277C2 20 Volt, Max Compact Brushless Drill / Driver Impact Combo Kit

DEWALT DCK280C2 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Compact Drill Combo Kit

DEWALT DCK420D2 20V Cordless Lithium-Ion 4-Tool Combo Kit

DEWALT DCS354D1 20V Cordless Keyless Oscillating tool kit

DEWALT DCS356SD1 MAX XR 20V Oscillating Tool Kit

DEWALT DCS361B 20V Sliding Compound Miter Saw

DEWALT DCS367B 20V Reciprocating Saw

DEWALT DCS368B 20V Max XRP Brushless Reciprocating Saw - Yellow

DEWALT DCS368W1 20V Reciprocating Saw Kit

DEWALT DCS380B 20V Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only)

DEWALT DCS380P1 20V MAX Reciprocating Saw Kit - Black/Yellow

DEWALT DCS381B 20V Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw (Bare Tool)

DEWALT DCS386B 20V Max Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw with Flexvolt Advantage

DEWALT DCS387B 20V Reciprocating Saw

DEWALT DCS389B Flexvolt 60V Cordless Reciprocating Saw

DEWALT DCS391B 6-1/2-Inch 20V Cordless Circular Handsaw - Yellow

DEWALT DCS391P1 6.5 inch Cordless Circular Saw Kit

DEWALT DCS393 20V 6-1/2" Cordless Circular Saw - Tool Only

DEWALT DCS393B 20V MAX Brushless 6 1/2" Circular Saw (Tool Only)

DEWALT DCS438B 20V 4.5 inch Circular Saw - Black

DEWALT DCS565B 50.8mm Circular Saw

DEWALT DCS571B Atomic 20V MAX 4 1/2 inch Compact Circular Saw - DCS571B (Tool Only)

DEWALT DCS573B Circular Saw

DEWALT DCS578B Circular Saw

DEWALT DCS590 20V MA-1/4" Cordless Circular Saw – Tool Only

DEWALT DCW620B XR 20V Router with Parallel Fence DW6913

DEWALT DWS713 10 inch Compound Miter Saw

DEWALT DWS715 12 in 15-Amp Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw

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