Per the request for new topics, I thought I'd do a series on "modernizing" the old Makita 9.6 volt cordless tools. The "stick" batteries are long and thin, and the tools handles are also long and thin. Love them or hate them, they were what they were. At the time I never felt they were underpowered, and they always did what I needed them to do. But looking at them now, they lack some features that are considered standard today. So I thought I'd try and upgrade the old gals and make them more versatile.
I have several drills, flashlights, and an impact wrench. Being fully committed to the platform I'd like to be able to make the tools more modern. I will be attempting to add or modify some accessories to the various tools, trying not to cut into the tools themselves. I'm shooting for add-ons that can be removed later if so desired. We'll see what I can do.
Check back - undoubtedly I'll weird things out a bit!
Here's some of the tools I'm working on.