So I goofed. On one of my trips to Home Depot, before non-essential travel went out of favor, I spied a Makita 1/2" cordless impact on closeout for $48. It was until I got home that I realized I had gotten the 12V version and not the 18V that I thought it was. Of course, I have a couple of 18V batteries already, and nothing for 12V. I'd take it back but I'm guessing "closeout" means "we don't want to stock it anymore" and besides... I'm not sure I want to go out.
Anyhow, should I just buy a set of 12V batteries for just this tool? That's about $60 for that option, on Ebay. I see a reman 12V sawzall on Ebay that comes with the charger and two batteries; that runs $90. Or should I just take the hit and do nothing? I mean, why "invest" in a set of 12V batteries for this one tool? I like my 18V stuff, and don't do that much work in the garage--I saw this impact and thought it'd make a nice light tool for light work in the garage or around the house. It wasn't to replace my 3/4" air impact, nor am I ready to spend big bucks on a cordless 3/4" impact either ($200 plus, although it looks like I am halfway there by not reading the box!).
This is more of an open ended question, looking just for opinions. And to kick myself, for not reading the box...
Anyhow, should I just buy a set of 12V batteries for just this tool? That's about $60 for that option, on Ebay. I see a reman 12V sawzall on Ebay that comes with the charger and two batteries; that runs $90. Or should I just take the hit and do nothing? I mean, why "invest" in a set of 12V batteries for this one tool? I like my 18V stuff, and don't do that much work in the garage--I saw this impact and thought it'd make a nice light tool for light work in the garage or around the house. It wasn't to replace my 3/4" air impact, nor am I ready to spend big bucks on a cordless 3/4" impact either ($200 plus, although it looks like I am halfway there by not reading the box!).
This is more of an open ended question, looking just for opinions. And to kick myself, for not reading the box...