2016 - Volume #40, Issue #3, Page #33
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He Operates A 12-Volt Drill Off Tractor's Battery Using Lamp Cord
Don Mattes, Milton, Wis.: “When working away from home I often need to use a cordless drill, but it can be a frustrating experience if the battery goes dead. In the past I would have to go back home and get a drill, often to discover that it had a dead battery, too. To solve the problem I decided to operate a 12-volt drill off my tractor’s battery using 50 ft. of 16-2 lamp cord and 2 clips that attach to the tractor’s battery. I just took the drill case apart and soldered wires to the battery leads.“Another way I’ve done this is to gut a dead battery and solder wires inside on leads. That way I can still remove the cord and install a good battery when I need to.
“Because many people are switching to higher voltage cordless drills these days, 12-volt drills are cheap and easy to find at flea markets and garage sales.”
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