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The first cordless tools were developed by NASA to allow astronauts to drill for moon samples because they couldn't use corded power tools very well in the conditions of space and on the moon.
The first cordless tools were developed by NASA to allow astronauts to drill for moon samples because they couldn't use corded power tools very well in the conditions of space and on the moon.
The first cordless tools were developed by NASA to allow astronauts to drill for moon samples because they couldn't use corded power tools very well in the conditions of space and on the moon.
The first cordless tool was actually invented by Robert Ridley, Jr while working at Black & Decker. Ridley was trying to solve a problem of on-site power for the installation of aluminum windows. His work focused on battery technology for drills that would allow workman to complete installations without an additional source of electricity. A patent application was filed in 1961 on his invention and granted in 1965. Black and Decker introduced the first cordless drill to the market in 1961 and followed in 1962 with the first cordless outdoor tool the cordless hedge trimmer.
Martin Marietta contracted with Black and Decker in the mid-to late 1960's to develop a range of cordless tools for the space program. NASA did not invent the first cordless tool, but funded Martin Marietta who in turn contracted with Black & Decker to further develop cordless tools for use on space missions. A series of tools were developed by Ridley and Black & Decker for this purpose which became the foundation of the modern cordless power tool industry. The first such tool developed by Ridley for Martin Marietta (and NASA) was a cordless wrench for use in Project Gemini in 1963. By 1968, Black & Decker developed a unique power head for the Apollo Lunar Surface Drill to remove core samples from the moon. (Source: Tools of the Trade Magazine, 2001 and Black & Decker history).
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∙ 11y agoBlack & Decker was the first company to manufacture the cordless drill, invented by employee Robert Ridley Jr. The drill was designed to assist in NASA's Apollo missions and hit store shelves for personal consumer use in the late 1960s.
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∙ 12y agoin 1997 black nd decker came out with the 7.5 volt cordless drill
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∙ 11y agoit was not
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What year was the cordless tool invented?
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What year did NASA invent the first cordless power tool?
The year that the first cordless power tool was invented was 1961. While NASA comissioned the inventions of cordless power tools for use in the Gemini and Apollo programs, Black & Decker was responsible for the inventing.
What year was the cordless drill invented?
The Black and Decker Tool Company marketed cordless tools for the first time in 1961. No specific inventor is listed on the patents.
When was the first cordless telephone invented?
It was invented in 1956 by Raymond P. Phillips.
What was the first car tool invented?
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How do you get a battery charger for a durabuilt cordless tool set?
where can I find a battery for a durabuilt cordless tool set? 18 volt-Ni-Cd capacity of 1.3 Ah
Can you use a 12 volt battery in a 9.6 volt cordless tool?
No, you will damage the tool.
Who invented the first tool?
The first Human Being.
When was a burin tool maker invented?
The first burin was invented in the 16th century. A burin is a tool used in printmaking.
When was the first ladder invented?
The ladder was invented thousands of years ago. No one remember who invented that tool, or when.
When and where was the scythe first invented?
The scythe is a very ancient tool. No one knows when it was invented.
Where can a cordless tool be bought?
Cordless tools can be purchased at most online and retail stores that sell tools. Cordless tools can be purchased at locations including Amazon, eBay, Home Depot and Canadian Tire.
