Skil 2587-05 14.4-Volt Cordless 2-Speed 3/8-Inch Drill/Driver Kit

List Price: $146.52 Discount Price: $84.64

Features:

• Detachable bit size index
• 1-hour quick charger
• Keyless chuck makes bit changes easy
• No-load speed: 0-400 rpm, 0-1,250 minimum
• Comes with storage case

Accessories:
DeWalt DW2551 6 Piece 1/16-Inch to 1/4-Inch Hex Shank Twist Drill Assortment	DEWALT DW2552-1/16-Inch Hex Shank Drill Bit	DEWALT DW2555 5/32-Inch Hex Shank Drill Bit	DEWALT DW2557 1/4-Inch Hex Shank Drill Bit	DeWalt DW2054 4-Inch Compact Magnetic Bit Tip Holder

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Power [Posted on 2004-06-27]
The guy with the gear problem had it out of gear... it happened to me twice... not quite in gear the chuck wont spin. Smart people know to check.

This is an awesome drill... powerfull and tough. I bought mine 3 years ago and while the batteries needed to be replaced recently, it is still serving me well. I am a Plumber and I use it to drill large holes in stainless steel... speed is not that much of an issue for that but torque is king for cranking large bits. I have used a grinder to make 1/2" bits fit into this drill and it will drill holes in quality stainless steel for hours.

I have used it to grind and wire-brush my front railings... speed is a key factor for that... it stands up to that challenge as well.

It has been dropped many times but it does not care... I could not live without it... if I ever need to replace it (which it seems I will not any time soon) I will get another one just like it. If you are thinking about getting one... stop thinking... get it... you will thank yourself. This drill out performs most drills of twice the cost

Good drill for the price [Posted on 2004-09-08]
After searching for a cordless drill, I decided to rely on Consumer Reports review of the Skil 14.4v drill. Although I was unimpressed by the battery life upon first testing the drill, I found the life to improve after a few charges, which I later read in the manual is typical for the first 3-4 charges to be weak. Apparently this is part of the battery design to extend the battery's life. Overall this is a great product for the money with good standard accessories (e.g. bit storage and index and one hour charger).

IF YOU ARE A HANDYWOMAN. . . [Posted on 2004-10-05]
This is a great buy for me because I am a new home owner and need to get projects done around the house. I knew the 18 volt battery would be too heavy. I considered the 12 volt battery but Consumer Reports rated all the 12 v brands/models as average. The 14 volt is just right because I don't sacrifice power to get a project done faster. It is a little heavy and my slender arm did get tired after 1/2 hour of drilling but by then I was completely done anyways! So, model 2587 has accurate drilling, cordless freedom and better priced than competitive brands that rated as GOOD from Consumer Reports. Sweet deal and investment. I'm sure that the battery life will improve a lot after a few recharges, just like the owner manual says. As a woman, I am more confident about doing a great job on "assembly required projects"!

Great Drill...........Inexpensive [Posted on 2005-09-07]
I bought this drill for my husband and he has yet to have any complaints and has used it for several projects since he got it a couple weeks ago.

Great powertool at an awesome price [Posted on 2006-07-31]
This Skil Drill/Driver set is very powerful and feels very solid in your hands when you are using it. The battery packs a good amount of power which goes the distance during many projects. Having an extra battery is an added bonus just in case you procrastinate and don't get the job done right away or are easily distracted.

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