A cordless drill/screwdriver can easily be used as a hand-crank charger for batteries... even alkalines! See for yourself! Recharging alkaline batteries is done at your own risk.
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3 Comments
cool
this really works?
I was sceptical at first, and I still am, but I'm gonna give it a go and hopefully it'll work. Good idea though, nice!
any idea how to get battery acid out of my face? The duracell exploded hurry it burns!!!!
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