G+_Rud Dog Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I know we can apply this communities ability to a simple project. All my batteries (20VDC) hand tools have been purchased under the Dewalt brand name. Unfortunately, Dewalt does not make a 20V glue gun and I am in need of one and would like to use the large investment I have made in Dewalt's 20V batteries. Does anyone know of a solution allowing this to happen in the form of an adapter? I did find one solution but the cost of the adapter was around 70.00 bucks and shipping was about 29.00 dollars. And since I don't' own the glue gun yet add 29.00 dollars to that total. There must be an easier way. First thought anyone with a 3D printer and the ability to print the adapter? https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1248463 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1248463 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Yikes! One of the 3D printer listed wants about 90 bucks for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Sullivan Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 What voltage and current is required for the glue gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 cosmic Ray Don't know the current but the battery from Ryobi is 18V but it is shown to work just fine with the Dewalt 20V battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Sullivan Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Rud Dog I know you said you would like to use the 20v batteries, but do you NEED to? How much hot gluing do you plan to do? With the cost of that adapter (plus the warning on the page about no over-discharge protection), it doesn't seem worth the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 cosmic Ray The ability not to use the numerous batteries on hand is deal breaker for me. I know my batteries are always ready to go so even if I use the glue gun occasionally this fact makes it a good deal. Only if I can get someone to print up the part for far less then I have found so far. So yes my investment in Dewalts 20V battery system makes it something I am willing to try. Thank you for your concern involving the current discharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_David Peach Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Rud Dog, I'd be willing to print this for you. I haven't done the math yet, but if you will pay for the filament, electricity and shipping we could work out a deal. When I get home tonight I will pull it all up in my slicer and find out the cost of the print for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Great appreciate the extra effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_David Peach Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 $3 for filament and electricity (actually $2.96, but close enough). Plus whatever shipping would cost. Then if you want to throw in 30 min of labor at whatever your hourly rate is that would be appreciated. I sent you a Hangouts invite so we can discuss the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 David Peach Thank you. Will take a look at the hangouts thingy must admit I know very little about the use of Hangouts. Shipping and labor are fine with me and for the labor whatever you think is fair is fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_David Peach Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Rud Dog Google+ doesn't have an easy way to send a private message apparently. Send me a message dpeach@gmail.com and we can work out the details there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 David Peach Thank you David looking forward to having santa drop my new toy in the mailbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 David Peach thank you was really impressed with the quality of the battery adapter. Now If I could only get over the feeling I would spend more time troubling shooting the 3D printer then printing I would buy one. Here is the first stage. Went out to my shed and found screws cut them down and attached the two pieces together. Now will need to make a run to the hardware store as I don't have the blue spade connectors needed for the electrical connection. Oh, the two tabs require springs from what I read will need couple of ink pen springs. That comes next. Great Job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_David Peach Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Rud Dog you're welcome. Printing a well designed model isn't too bad. Designing a well designed model is a completely different story. Certainly not everyone needs a 3D printer. Check with your library system. More and more libraries have them. I'm finding that some libraries have them but don't advertise well. Probably, if you're not inclined to make printing a hobby that you want to learn, you should stay away from the sub-$1000 ones. But if you have someone show you the ropes, it really isn't that bad. I like the hobby-tinkering aspect of it, so having to rebuild mine this year was as much fun as using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 David Peach Sound advice. Maybe its time to dive into that historical landmark known as the library. It's been awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_David Peach Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 You may be pleasantly surprised that it looks very different than it did 15 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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