I quit using nicad dewalt 10 yrs ago. Purchased one of those Fat Boy combo multi tool 18v sets about 15 years ago. The dewalt rep told me nicads 18v were only good for about 3500 charges. When I was contacting, used them everyday. Dropped off of ladders onto concrete, rained on in the bed of truck. Pure abuse and neglect. But they were tough at the time.
Stuck with about 6 tools that take 18v. Went and bought one battery just use here at home.
I made the move over to bosch lithium about 5 yrs ago.
Half the weight, mostly satisfied with them.
