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by bombcar 1160 days ago
One proof of this is the various battery formats a given manufacturer can have; some compatible some not.

The reality is that for most tradesmen and users it’s just not a problem at all. If all your tools are one battery, fine. If one is different then that’s the “toilet plunger battery” or whatever, and if you have an eclectic mix then you probably keep them relatively organized.

And if you really really want to you can 3D print or buy adapters with varying success.

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> One proof of this is the various battery formats a given manufacturer can have; some compatible some not.

Or it's proof that they want you to have to buy their new batteries when your old tool dies.

I’m talking various lines they are currently selling, not old nicads