@farmerman,
I got on this forum because I thought I might discuss some tool issues with those who know something about them, but it is becoming obvious very quickly that you guys are far more intelligent than I anticipated. There is a procedure used to lenghten the life of NiCad batteries, but you need to identify the neg. post from the positive post on the battery itself.
farmerman: you are a sure genius, I'll bet you aced the round hole square peg test the very first time.