The local hardware store down the road has a Dewalt 18v cordless hammer drill on sale for $99.99. I just picked one up when I moved back in after my remodel. It came in real handy hanging the paper and towel racks in the tile bathroom and hanging all the blinds and curtains.

For my corded drill i have a DeWalt and it works great. Just a heads up... Black & Decker owns DeWalt. For my cordless set I have Skil brand ...it has Drill, Jig Saw, Circular Saw, Flashlight, 2 batteries. I also have an orbital sander that uses same batteries but it was separate from the other package. Everything in the Skil set works great but the batteries don't last too long on the drill when messing with thick metal which is why I got the corded DeWalt. I don't use any of these particularly often but I am not easy on these tools when they are put to work.

Good luck on getting the batteries replaced!

I worked for a state agency on my last job and we used Dewalt 18 volt regular battery drills. They got a "deal" and switched us to Milwaukee Lithium Ion battery's. After having to warranty out over a dozen batteries back to the vendor, I asked for the old Dewalt back, (and was given it back), and was much more satisfied with not only the performance but the battery lifespan.

That had to be a defective batch of Lithium Ion batteries. When all is working proper, Li-Ion batteries kick serious butt for power & longevity in service. The only drawback is they generally don't run down, giving you a clue. They just quit instantly mid-work, so you better have a charged spare nearby, or move on to another project while it charges.

I've been running a Craftsman 20v Li-Ion drill/battery combo for a couple of years now. It's a serious beast! I have 2 good battery packs, and a third one I bought was defective. Having no replacement in stock, I got a refund.
It's a great machine (for a Craftsman). I had hope that Sears would keep this as their top model. Nope! They're pushing their 19v+ drills & accessories, and let this model (and it's accessories) just fade away.

Just as well. All this power, and it's not a hammer drill!?! I had sent my son my Porter-Cable 14v Ni-Cad set to him when I got this set. I still miss the precision and quality of the Porter-Cable, but the Li-Ion batteries last much longer!

My old USA made DeWalt corded hammer drill is still the boss when I need maximum power. Hate to see they sold out to Black & Decker, but that's been the trend. Big $ gobbles up small companies. As long as they let them continue to maintain DeWalt quality, they won't get static from loyal users...

Originally Posted by VolGrad

I had my neighbor and beer drinking buddy check it all out

I think this solves the mystery!

They probably threw it all on the bench, which amazingly, fixes a lot of issues!...