Skil 2348-01 4.8-Volt Twist Screwdriver
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Skil 2348-01 4.8-Volt Twist Screwdriver
Customer Review: Nice but weak
Summary: 4 Stars
it's a nice portable size and does a decent job, but it is pretty weak. It is a nice tool to use it around the house instead of busting out the big power drill.Customer Review: Novel Idea - Novelty Execution
Summary: 2 Stars
Seems like a nice idea. A driver that can be used straight on or as a pistol type driver. Unfortunately not well thought out by the designers. Besides the fact that you're always trying to figure out which is forward and which is reverse, you're also dealing with the trigger below operated with forefinger, or above, operated by thumb. Two arrows light up but you never know which way they're pointing. A worthless led light is always turning on when you don't want it to and draining power.
Comes with a brick charger that plugs into the driver. No convenient cradle, or exchangeable battery. No storage for bits in handle, or anywhere else. No belt clip or storage case/pouch. Just a driver that doesn't do anything particularly well.
I have several low voltage drivers, and this is the last one I would take with me, or use when I have the choice. Denali, Milwaukee, Hitachi. All have at least one feature to put them above the rest. No this one.
Not real happy with this purchase.
Customer Review: Quality/solid build, functional. Met and exceeded my expectations
Summary: 5 Stars
I did not expect a lot when I ordered this little cordless screwdriver at one of them Amazon lightning deals specials but, it turns out, this is one rare case where the item delivered met AND exceeded my expectations.
Let me first deal with the no-so-good aspects so if anyone has those as a 'must have' they can stop reading and look for something else.
- There is no easy way to store the 2 provided bits. Some screwdrivers provide some storage for bits, usually in the handle but this one does not. On the other hand, it's using standard bits so there's no danger for it to become useless because one bit was lost.
- Yes, it's not suited for heavy duty work. This is not a 'professional' tool.
Now, for the other (good) features:
- The adjustable handle feature allows for it to be used with either a pistol grip or an in-line (straight) grip.
- The one LED light can be turned on whenever better visibility is needed.
- The bit holder is always locked when not in use. This way, whenever higher torque is needed, you can operate it by hand and you can have a lot of torque when it's in the 'pistol grip' configuration.
- The trigger lock also operates as a forward-reverse lever.
- Green/yellow indicator lights tell you whether you are operating it in forward or reverse.
- Magnetic 1/4" hex-shank bit holder uses standard bits - Phillips and flat bit are provided.
- Surprisingly solid built with what appear to be good-quality materials. It has that feel that it's going to last forever.
Let me restate that I am VERY pleased with this purchase. The shape-shifting (pistol/in-line grip) makes for a most versatile tool whenever a lot of power is not required. While not 'professional grade', this Skil screwdriver feels like a solid, well-built, reliable tool. In addition, its small size makes it for a perfect 'entry level' tool that my pre-teen boys will be able to use without them being intimidated by too large a size.
Customer Review: dan,s review
Summary: 2 Stars
This product is not strong enough and will run out of power only after a few try,s. also foward and backward is always getting mixed with a slight touch af hand. I would ( NOT ) recomend this product for the serious do it your selfer.
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