Most rechargeable batteries for cordless tools can be replaced or rebuilt at some hardware stores or retail store like "Batteries Plus".
Makita offers a variety of cordless tools for a variety of purposes. These include cordless drills, cordless saws and cordless flashlights, all of which are powered by lithium ion batteries.
No others are compatible in the sense of batteries.
Paslode batteries are used for all Paslode Cordless tools such as cordless nail guns. They are used mainly for construction work and the batteries usually come with charger stands.
One can purchase a batteries for cordless tools at many retail locations. Examples of such locations that offer the product include Ace Hardware and Lowes.
Some of the kinds of tools that require VersaPak batteries would include any power tool that is rechargeable made by Black & Decker which are called VersaPak tools. There is a VersaPak cordless screwdriver and VersaPak pivot driver as examples.
I have many cordless tools ranging from 6 to 24 in voltage. I've found that most of the 12 - 14.4 volt tools are most efficient to use. Good power and good charge time. -More important is the battery make. Makita and DeWalt make the most efficient batteries. -I love many Ryobi tools, but some of their batteries, especially the ONE+ , are just terrible.
Being able to use a power tool on any job site and at any location is extremely important for some people. To be able to do this, cordless tools are best. With cordless tools, it is wise to have ones that will all take the same battery pack. This will be most convenient. Many companies will offer one type of battery for all of their tools. Having extra batteries will be useful when away from the shop and the power runs out. Finally, the recommendations of the manufacturer should be followed when it comes to the charging of the batteries.
Corded tools are almost always more powerful. You don't have to take care of batteries. They are usually lighter for power available.
ALL cordless tools are DC.
There are many different types of cordless power tools available today. There are cordless drills, cordless nail guns and even cordless saws.
There are battery chargers designed to renew the batteries. For each tool the manufacturer usually provide the correct type with it or offer it as an accessory. By doing a little research you might find a multi- voltage charger which will charge batteries of different voltages from different tools, and perhaps from different manufacturers. If you have to replace the batteries, replace them with a type that the manufacturer of the cordless tool makes a charger for.
Cordless tools can be purchased at most online and retail stores that sell tools. Cordless tools can be purchased at locations including Amazon, eBay, Home Depot and Canadian Tire.