I'm in a bit of a bind here. I used to have an older DeWalt battery paired with a generic ratchet, but I accidentally left the ratchet on my work truck and lost it. Now, I've got a new PowerStack battery, and I can't find any ratchets that are compatible with it, especially among the knockoff brands. I'm not really keen on paying full price for a new DeWalt ratchet. Any suggestions on compatible options or alternatives?
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Honestly, I wouldn’t stress over the knockoffs. Instead, consider finding a DeWalt ratchet that works for you. You can use sites like CamelCamelCamel to track prices on Amazon and get alerted when the price drops. You might end up spending less than on a knockoff!
You should know that PowerStack batteries won't work well with any knockoff tools. They’re really designed for DeWalt tools only. So it might be tough to find a good alternative unless some new knockoffs come out that can handle them.
But what's the actual issue? Is it just that knockoff tools lack proper voltage regulation?
If you're trying to avoid shelling out a ton of cash, have you thought about picking up a Hyper Tough 3/8 ratchet? It’s a budget-friendly option, definitely cheaper than a new DeWalt.
Wait, so you're saying my older DeWalt vacuum doesn't work with the PowerStack either? That's a bummer!