converting a DW932 cordless joiner to a XR battery housing (e.g. DCG412 housing)

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midogrumpyMember since Jan 2010Sep 15, 2015 6:57 AM CT

topic says it all !

I have a cordless dewalt joiner DW932 (almost new, seldom used) with housing for 18v stem batteries

I was wondering if I can convert the tool to a XR battery housing ?

e.g. using the housing of a dcg412 grinder

I think this was done before, but I lost track/ never followed up;

Any EXPERIANCE / tips or tricks ???

This would be a great tool , as Dewalt does not make this

thx

for help & hints

chewie17Member since Apr 2015Sep 15, 2015 7:42 AM CT

Interesting proposal…. It would be sweet if it works sorry I can’t offer any help

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overanalyzeMember since Oct 2011Sep 15, 2015 5:40 PM CT

Dewalt has finally listened!!

http://dewaltmediakit.com/power-tools/dewalt-launches-20v-max-battery-adapter-that-works-with-most-dewalt-18v-tools/

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Sep 15, 2015 5:50 PM CT

I saw this on a tweet from TIA earlier that’s pretty cool they did that!

overanalyzeMember since Oct 2011Sep 15, 2015 5:59 PM CT

Definitely breathes some new life into older tools. I have quite a few older tools that still work fine. I like this!

dwainMember since Aug 2013Sep 15, 2015 6:25 PM CT

overanalyze wrote:
Dewalt has finally listened!!

http://dewaltmediakit.com/power-tools/dewalt-launches-20v-max-battery-adapter-that-works-with-most-dewalt-18v-tools/

wow, never thought I’d see the day. Wonder why they’ve waited so many years though?

jeffmcmillanMember since Jun 2015Sep 15, 2015 6:29 PM CT

dwain wrote:
wow, never thought I’d see the day. Wonder why they’ve waited so many years though?

Now that the people they could get to switch already got rid of their old tools its time to grab everyone who stuck around before they switch brands.

overanalyzeMember since Oct 2011Sep 15, 2015 6:51 PM CT

Smart move either way. Gives people the ability to mix and match new tools and old ones now.

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Sep 15, 2015 7:20 PM CT

overanalyze wrote:
Dewalt has finally listened!!
http://dewaltmediakit.com/power-tools/dewalt-launches-20v-max-battery-adapter-that-works-with-most-dewalt-18v-tools/

yup and it only took a couple years though….lol sorry I had to I love Dewalt they just lag…

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Sep 15, 2015 7:56 PM CT

And it allows Dewalt the option to severely limit production of 18v tools which was kind of predicted when the introduced the 20v line. Here’s a link to Stuart’s site, really interesting!!!

http://toolguyd.com/dewalt-20v-max-18v-battery-adapter/

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Sep 15, 2015 8:10 PM CT

Thanks for posting the article chrisk! I’m not gonna lie I feel kinda posses that they waited so long after u got rid of all my 18v tools I would’ve kept them around if I knew this was coming…

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Sep 15, 2015 8:33 PM CT

Yeah, I’m not sure if it was designed as a marketing ploy but when you look at the quality of all Dewalt tools and throw in their premier 20v lineup with all of the bells and whistles it makes sense that they would (at least as it appears by me) to Segway out of the 18v lineup. Fuel gauges, brushless motors etc…