Did a $5 DeWalt 20V MAX Fix Save My Aldi Ni‑Cad Tools?

This is the final test: can a $5 adapter and a modern 20V MAX battery really bring old Aldi Ni‑Cad tools back from the dead? In this finale, I stress‑test both saws, blow a fuse pushing too hard, fix it in seconds, and prove whether the whole project was worth it. Chapters 00:00 Battery Proving Ground 00:45 DeWalt Resurrection 02:00 No Magic Smoke Escapes 04:30 Push Too Hard ReFUSED 05:15 Pop The Hood For Blown Fuse 05:30 Lazarus Round 2 09:15 It’s Not Screwed 10:53 Mistake Catches Me 12:00 Hacksaw Makes The Cut 12:48 Missing In Action 13:00 The Battery That Wouldn’t Die 15:10 The Wrap‑Up This is where everything comes together. After proving the concept in Part 1 and wiring the adapter in Part 2, it’s time to see whether these old Aldi Ni‑Cad tools can actually work on a modern 20V MAX battery. Both saws get real‑world tests: plywood, 2x4s, and even a metal bar. I push the circular saw too hard and pop a fuse — but replacing it is quick and easy. I also discover a missing screw that lets the battery case shake loose, and I fix that too. These are the kinds of small issues you expect when reviving old tools, and they’re simple to solve. In the end, five bucks and a bit of time was all it took to turn “dead” Ni‑Cad tools into something useful again. Like I always say: it’s not junk… it’s my ideas waiting to happen. Watch Part 1: The $5 trick that started it -    • Fixing Dead Ni‑Cad Batteries: $5 Adapter R...   Watch Part 2: Wiring the adapter & first spin -    • Papa Jim’s Ni‑Cad Jailbreak – Wiring the A...   Full 3-part Playlist -    • Cordless Tool Resurrection - Saving Old Ni...