Battery Pack replacement

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As I transitioned into independent living, like many others before me, I realized the necessity of acquiring power tools for basic tasks. A rapid solution was a budget-friendly kit consisting of a drill, sander, and jigsaw for approximately $50. While these tools have held up remarkably well over more than ten years, I must admit that their Ni-MH/Ni-Cd batteries did not fare as well, as is commonly known. Over time, I obtained several Black & Decker 18v (20V) Lithium batteries and decided to utilize them to power my tools. This decision proved to be a straightforward process, thanks in part to the mount I discovered on Thingiverse (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2390620), which perfectly suited my needs. However, I soon encountered a challenge - I had to print four mounts and attach one to each tool or create an adapter that could connect between the battery mount and my power tools. This is exactly what I did. My power tools originated from Tool Mann, but this solution would likely be compatible with various other affordable brands as well. P.S. Unfortunately, I lost the original batteries, which is why I couldn't utilize them as an adapter.