Since your tools are failing, this won't help, but if it was the Ni-Cad batteries giving up Dewalt makes an adapter to run the new 20V Lithium Ion batteries on the older 18V tools. I thought it was a pretty cool move by them to give people a cheap-ish option to upgrade the batteries instead of replacing the tools.
I have been buying Dewalt since I get a deal. If I was paying full price for stuff, I would also include Makita in your search. I just got a corded Makita right angle drill that I love...seems much better built than my Dewalt and Milwaukee stuff.
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