"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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I've got an old 12 volt Sears drill for just that reason. And then got a
couple Drill Master from Harbor Freight for about $15 each.

Should work just fine. I'm not sure what's the smallest gage of wire that
would work (don't know what the amp load is). I'd suggest 16 ga or larger
wire. Which would be smaller number. I think it's a really great idea.

Of course, for $25 or so you could get a 110 volt plug in drill. I like
saving old equipment like that, too. Some time this winter I've got a
couple rechargable shavers that I'm going to externalize a battery for
them.

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I use mine when out in my 5th wheel. Rarely have electric hookups but I
have a couple golf cart batteries for power.