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bestconcreteblock
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Is this the product?
https://amtechdiy.com/product/3-6v-cordless-lithium-screwdriver-kit/
I see in the pictures it states using a 6V wall wart charger. Can you confirm that this is what was included?
https://amtechdiy.com/product/3-6v-cordless-lithium-screwdriver-kit/
I see in the pictures it states using a 6V wall wart charger. Can you confirm that this is what was included?
Sanwizard
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Almost ALL of the cordless drills are made in China, and almost ALL lithium batteries. The west needs to start making things again, and put China out of business.
timselectric
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I agree, but we just can't compete with cheaper labor costs.
50ShadesOfDirt
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The above posts are amazing to me, when you consider that many of us will "pay extra" for quality tool (pick any of the higher-end brand names). If that is the case, then why not buy an in-country made item, and pay something more for it, vs the cheaper version of it? I would ...
I've always advocated that basic components be built anywhere, but the design, final assembly (and documentation!) gets done in the country of consumption.
I think manufacturing will come back to this country, but the political willpower that allowed it to move overseas needs to shift back in this direction.
I'm tracking Midnite Solar versions of inverters ... possibly they might replace my Magnum inverter, if and when it ever dies ... I hope Midnite's stuff mostly resembles made in america ...
I've always advocated that basic components be built anywhere, but the design, final assembly (and documentation!) gets done in the country of consumption.
I think manufacturing will come back to this country, but the political willpower that allowed it to move overseas needs to shift back in this direction.
I'm tracking Midnite Solar versions of inverters ... possibly they might replace my Magnum inverter, if and when it ever dies ... I hope Midnite's stuff mostly resembles made in america ...
robbob2112
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I am confused - is the one you disassembled with the ni-cads in it old? And the caught fire one Li-ion? I think I missed this along the way.
Got pictures of the fried one? or is there anything other than a pile of ash and wire left?
Are you going to contact Am-Tech and see if they want it back or to pony up for the damage?
Got pictures of the fried one? or is there anything other than a pile of ash and wire left?
Are you going to contact Am-Tech and see if they want it back or to pony up for the damage?
The thing is many people wouldn't necessarily know the difference between a native company and a native manufacturer, take the above company amtech the only thing they produce is packaging everything is sourced from cheaper countries then has their clamshell added, but as a uninformed buyer you would think it's British. Then you have brands that claim to be from countries when they aren't like MG here is covered in marketing stating it's British when in reality it's saic a Chinese company.
50ShadesOfDirt
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Many people might not know, but high-end users (of, for example, tools) would know, as they do the research ...
Hopefully, companies will recognize this, and bring some form of manufacturing back into this country. It takes money, and perhaps the money is there for "the high end" of any given product line, with multiple variations available.
Hopefully, companies will recognize this, and bring some form of manufacturing back into this country. It takes money, and perhaps the money is there for "the high end" of any given product line, with multiple variations available.
Bluedog225
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I’ve been half-@ssedly assembling all my lithium ion batteries in one place. Lots of Ryobi and Milwaukee packs. And a pile of 18650’s. Forgot about the old phones.
Not sure if I need to worry about the eneloops. Quick google doesn’t pull up any fire references.
Need to put them all in a metal box somewhere. Though I’d like to keep them in air conditioned space.
Maybe a steel job box.
Saw a good recommendation about housing chargers in a metal mailbox. Steel for fire protection but light enough to dissipate any pressure.
Not sure if I need to worry about the eneloops. Quick google doesn’t pull up any fire references.
Need to put them all in a metal box somewhere. Though I’d like to keep them in air conditioned space.
Maybe a steel job box.
Saw a good recommendation about housing chargers in a metal mailbox. Steel for fire protection but light enough to dissipate any pressure.
This image says "amtech" The image provided by the OP has "Am-Tech". ...
I mentioned earlier steel won't prevent squat with lithium batteries if your worried stainless is the way to go
I mentioned earlier amtech and am-tech are one in the same
Brucey
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The Midnite Rosie inverter/charger, Hawkes bay and Barcelona and their classic SCCs are built in Arlington, WA. The exception is their "one" AIO from China.
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