Skil 2372-01 7.2-Volt Li-Ion Power Wrench | 
| Brand: Skil
List Price: $90.82
Buy New: $60.00
You Save: $30.82 (34%)
New (15) Refurbished (1) from $27.95
Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 3000
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 13.6 x 7.9 x 4
MPN: 2372-01
Model: 2372-01
UPC: 039725029591
EAN: 0039725029591
ASIN: B000P7MAGU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact design makes the wrench easy to handle while working in tight spaces, or in areas where regular drill/drivers won't fit | | • | Forward and reverse operation allows for assembling or disassembling projects | | • | Lithium ion battery holds a charge for up to 18 months of non-use so it's always ready to go when a project comes up | | • | Skil Smartcharge System is built in to the charger, providing overcurrent protection and allowing the tool to be stored on the charger indefinitely without damage to the battery | | • | Charger is designed for tabletop or wall mounted operation |
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Product Description
7.2V, Lithium Ion Wrench, Integrated Lithium Ion Battery, Holds A Charge For Up To 18 Months, Close Quarter Drive, 1/4" Square Drive, Auto Mode/Manual Mode Up To 400 INLBS, Heavy Duty Metal Front End, Cradle Charger For Convenient Charge & Storage, Features The Skill Smartcharge System, Includes: 17 Piece Accessory Set.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Does Exactly What It's Sopposed To Do Very Well. March 15, 2008
J. Randolph (San Francisco, CA USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
As with any tool, how "good" it is perceived to be is usually based on our intended use. With that being said, this is a very good tool and is also being offered at a good price. Buy it locally and you will have to pay sales tax. Buy it online for a few dollars cheaper and you will have to pay shipping. I certainly wouldn't buy a bunch for resale, but for light duty and small chores, this tool will get the job done.
If you need a mechanic's type tool set for work; this tool is not for you. If you want a tool capable of busting loose lug nuts to change tires, this tool is not useful for that. You get the point, this tool is not an "All in one", "Do Everything" tool - nor is it advertised as being one.
What this tool does do well is handle small jobs around the house. I have many corded and cordless tools as well as a couple of air tools. I use those for my heavy work. However, for around the house, this kind of tool can't be beat for convenience. It's lightweight, can get into small spaces and if the power isn't quite enough for what you are loosening or tightening, then you can use it like a manual wrench and it will do whatever your muscles will allow you to do.
The instruction manual that comes with this tool states that you should break a nut/bolt loose in the tool's manual mode (or do the final tightening), and THEN use this tool in the powered mode to finish screwing or unscrewing the bolt/nut/screw. This tool WILL NOT break loose a very tight bolt/nut in the powered mode and it WILL NOT tighten a bolt/nut sufficiently in the power mode. However, used per the manufacturer's instructions, IT WILL properly handle a surprising number of small jobs and beats hauling a heavy tool bag around for small, simple jobs. I find myself using this tool more and more because of its convenience. That's what I bought it for.
This is "only" a 1/4" drive, however, get a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter (very inexpensive) and a whole lot of other sockets become useable. My biggest gripe with my cordless tools is that when I reach for one when I have a small job to do and I find that the battery has drained just sitting on the shelf. NiCad batteries are notorious for this and defeats the purpose of a cordless tool for me (for occasional use). This tool has the newest and best in cordless battery technology - namely a Lithium-Ion battery. Lithium-Ion batteries don't have the same problems as NiCad batteries. Lithium-Ion batteries hold their charge - even after sitting for months at a time not in a charger. Not only that, but the Lithium-Ion batteries last longer than NiCad's and don't develop "memory". That means that you will get more uses out of this battery before it starts loosing the ability to accept a full charge.
I don't like to see a tool get knocked unfairly. Most of us have heard the saying "Use the right tool for the right job", and the same holds true here. For a tool to use around the house, this one would be very convenient and do the job most would need for light work. Even if you are a professional who uses hand and power tools on your job, this tool could still have a place among your other tools. This tool is well above just a power screwdriver and as I stated previously, if it doesn't have enough power for what you are use it for, then use it manual mode. If that's not enough power for the job, then you are using the wrong tool. I am an ex-mechanic and a certified tool nut. I've done construction/ destruction and many other tool related jobs in between. I own more tools than I realistically will ever need, however, I'm glad I picked up one of these tools to have around the house for when I just want to grab something for a light job and have the battery still charged when I reach for it and let me get a small project done. This it does very well.
Just some food for thought.
Great! December 3, 2007
John M. Methvin (Miami, FL)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Excellent product. Only delivers 100foot pounds, however, allows you to crank up to 400. It makes starting racheting easy. Have used it several times with great results. It comes with allen wrenches sockets, which came in very handy.
Great Tool for Around the House December 10, 2007
D. Sweis
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The Skil Power Wrench is a perfect tool for around the house. Once opened, I immediately went to work fixing my coffee table, and it worked great. It has just enough power for the small jobs and turns into a regular ratchet for those times you need a little more torque. Over all I would definitely recommend it for the DIY'r
Love this thing. January 14, 2008
R. Crespo (Staten Island, NY, USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I just got this a few weeks ago for Christmas and already used it a few times. Was thrilled with the offset capabilities of the tool. It may be called a wrench (and it's main job is) but with the adapter and bits that come with the set I have used it for offset and tight driving problems also (phillips, torx, hex, etc.) A pleasure to have in my tool collection.
skill cordless ratchet February 19, 2008
Andrew Dachnij
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Outstanding product, better than the original, just use a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter and this tool will pay for itself.
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