Skil 2362-01 7.2-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver

Skil 2362-01 7.2-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver

Ranking: 4.5 out of 10

Manufacturer: Skil
Model Number: 2362-02
Product Code: 039725029997
Price: $111.58 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon

Features:

  • Compact and lightweight the Power Driver is easy to use in tight spaces
  • Adjustable clutch with 11 torque settings
  • Quick Change 1/4" Hex Locking Chuck makes changing bits a breeze
  • Forward/reverse LED indicators
  • Cradle charger can be mounted on wall

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Description:

* Holds the charge for up to 18 months * Compact and lightweight, easy to use in tight spaces * Delivers drilling and driving performance, power to tackle everyday projects * Adjustable clutch, 11 torque settings designed for various job requirements * Variable speed trigger, adjusts to the desired speed at the touch of a finger * Quick change locking chuck, makes swapping bits a breeze and holds bits securely in tool * LED directional arrows * On-tool fuel gauge LED * Soft-grip handle * Wall mountable cradle charger * Complete storage and charging solution * 7.2 volts * 1/4" chuck size * Includes: cradle charger and 10 piece bit set * 21 oz. total weight

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Very important information about an otherwise great product

Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 3.4 out of 10
Created: Sep 18, 2008
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I enjoy my Skil cordless power drill; it's lightweight, small, has plenty of power for my use (household stuff, driving screws), and the charge seems to last a long time. However, there's an important note everyone considering this drill must know:
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br /Don't leave the drill sitting in the charger, it will zap the battery. It comes with a nice charger base that makes it look like you can just keep it there, charging, when not in use, like a cell phone. Don't. You will have a dead drill immediately. I think there is some small print somewhere in a hard-to-find place in the directions that says to unplug the charger when in use. It should be in very large print, capital letters.
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br /Secondly, unlike most rechargable products, this one came in the package fully charged. I took it home, immediately put it in the charger for a few hours like most appliances, and killed the drill. I took it back to the store where I bought it, and fortunately they let me exchange it. The lady at Customer Service said it was the second one someone brought back that week. I'm so glad I figured it out to avoid making the same mistake again.
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Cordless drill

Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Oct 16, 2008
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This is closer to an electric screwdriver than a drill. It was not quite what I expected but I may have misread the description. This would be a good tool for an apartment dweller who just needs to hange pictures or install a little shelf. Not for heavy duty use. It's ok, but I would not buy one again.

Not enough power

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Oct 7, 2008
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The Skill lithium drill/driver is a good buy for a lithium-powered tool. I found that it took a couple hours to fully charge after I got it home from the store, but after I fully charged it, I had difficulty driving a 1.5-inch screw into pine. Then it was almost impossible to unscrew. Had to keep pulling and releasing the trigger until it came out. I doubt it could drive 3-inch screw, which I often need to do. I guess 7.2 volts just isn't enough.
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Not enough power

Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Feb 22, 2009
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Pros: Size, weight, feel
Cons: not enough power
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I bought this tool thinking it would be just what I needed. I was wrong. When I tried to drive a 1 1/2 inch no. 8 wood screw into a pine 2x4 with a pilot hole it crapped out about half way. My son has a 3.6 volt Ryobi driver that he paid $10 for, and it had no problem driving the screw all the way.

I am very disappointed with the Skil driver. About 20 years ago I bought a 7.2 volt Makita drill and it had no problem driving 1 1/2 screws into oak with no pilot hole. It even countersunk them.

I went to the Skil website and noticed that the model 2362 driver is no longer listed. I guess they had too many problems and discontinued it.