SKIL Rechargeable 4V Cordless Screwdriver with Circuit Sensor Technology, Includes 9pcs Bit, 1pc Bit Holder, USB Charging Cable - SD561201, Red

** I am changing my rating... I left the driver on the charger overnight, well past when it indicated that it was fully charged. This morning I tried it, and there was a big difference in the amount of overall torque and performance. This driver had no problem sending a 3 inch deck screw in to a 2x4 all the way in. It also had no problem taking the screw back out, although I did have to give it a little help getting it started out, and then it took over from there. It's a powered screw driver, not a drill driver so don't expect it to have the same power, torque or ability of a drill driver, or impact driver. For small projects this is great. I do want to apologize to SKIL for the initial review, my only complaint now, and be it a minor one, the charged/charging indicator cannot be trusted. Other than that, this is another quality product from SKIL ... good job, guys.Pretty much all of my tools are SKIL, which is why it pains me to not be able to give this a full five stars. On a full charge it failed to back out a screw that with just a little effort I was able to break loose by hand, then it seemed to struggle to get it out of sheet metal. The bits are great, and the live wire locator works great... but to get out a screw that was not stuck, it failed. There is always a chance I just ended up with a bad one, it does happen from time to time. I am going to test it on a few things and see if I am just expecting too much, or the tool is not up to the high standard I have come to expect from SKIL. But for right now, I am not happy.

I REALLY LOVE this cordless screwdriver. It is easy to use, and has a very "solid" feel to it. The body of the screwdriver fits well in your hand and allows you to get a good grip on it. What I really like is that, until you engage the "power" component of this screwdriver, it acts just like a regular manual screwdriver, THIS is very cool for "starting" a screw into a hole, and then turning on the power to finish the job. Right now, I cannot speak to the battery life, because this was my first time using it, however, me being the kind of guy who uses things until they are "used up", I used this tool to take apart a reciprocating fan that I needed to clean and lube for the upcoming hot season, and this tool did a great job of getting all those screws taken out and put back with beaucoup power left over. I am just very happy with this purchase

I'm, perfectly satisfied with my Skil Cordless screwdriver kit. First, this is a cordless scewdriver, not a power drill. It doesn't have a lot of torque, but who needs a lot of torque to put a screw into a hole? If you want a screwdriver that can go into a hard piece of wood, use a drill or pay $70 or more for a major brand name power screwdriver. This a basic cordless screwdriver for simple projects.I bought it to assemble a PC and it worked perfectly for that. There is a good selection of bits of all kinds. For the price, I can't complain about it. I gave it 5 stars because it does what it claims to do. Nothing more, nothing less.So far, I've only used it once, so I can't testify to it's longterm durability.

Lot of Choices! - But This Is The Design You Want (Read this review first before buying any other)!When deciding on all the different trigger placements vs Gyro, and/or clutch options for these cordless drivers (I am both a Contractor and Homeowner) I have used many styles and this is the model that you want!(I use all 'Dewalt' tools drills, drivers, nailers - but I give this model the #1 spot for the cordless screwdriver! (just don't expect much torque or for driving long wood screws!):This model has all the needed features for a rechargeable screwdriver:Locking bit holder:It has a 'locking ' bit holder which is a 'must have' for both 1/4" hex shaft extensions (to keep from falling out) and for ALL 'drilling' because you wouldn't be able to remove the drill bit from the hole after drilling without a locking-style bit holder (think about it - you cannot 'pull' a drill bit back towards you as the drill bit would just fall out the holder unless it is a 'locking' style holder!)Best trigger:This model has the best trigger style: The rotating-trigger is way more intuitive than a pull-trigger style as you don't have to think about which way a rotation slide-lever goes (left, right?) And it also doesn't require any forward pressure to activate it like the Dremel one does, and it doesn't turn automatically like the new Craftsman Gyro (which is very cool but has neither magnetic nor locking-bit holder so the Craftsman is a no go), and perhaps most important feature of all is that this model acts as a regular screwdriver in its resting state which allows you to turn the screw manually to get just the right torque needed or to break a screw free (many cordless drivers do not allow this and they will clutch-out when using manually, or you have to 'lock' or center their slide-lever, etc). Which brings me to what I thought would be a deal breaker; "the lack of torque wheel" which would adjust the amount of power to the fastener (see next section):No clutch-dial needed:The good news is that I believe this is actually better without a torque adjuster dial, as you always have to 'experiment' with those settings anyway (levels 1-8, etc) and still end up constantly fiddling with the setting levels, whereas with this model you can adjust the felt- torque yourself just by the adjusting the amount of pressure that you hold the tool! What I do is simply hold the tool firm (as a normal screwdriver) whenever I'm driving or removing screws, but then I release some hand pressure on the tool when finally setting the screw as needed for a perfect set every time! You can actually feel the amount of torque pressure needed just like a normal screwdriver! (those other clutch models make you rely on the clutch setting). This model you can actually feel it, so no clutch is needed, and no more having to fiddle-find the right torque level setting - and now you'll have full torque always available).Best size and feel:This model is really the perfect size (not big or bulky like the others) and this tool really fills the gap between your compact impact drill/driver (Dewalt) and your screwdriver, it is perfect for electrical outlets (which I find my compact Dewalt impact driver too big and awkward for that small work). Also great for appliances and even small enough for electronic devices if needed. The dual LEDs are a must and works better than the single LED models in getting light where you need it. The grip and feel is perfect (rubberized texture) and it looks like my Milwaukee red tools. Also, because this model doesn't pivot - it is way more solidly built, has all metal gears (see a take apart video on YouTube and it shows all metal gears and pinions inside - looks like its built like a tank).Smart features:I use the 'voltage sensor' a lot more now that its included (I already have a Klein in my pouch), I'll also just use the front Led light as a quick flashlight sometimes (just touch the trigger wheel to turn on and stays on for a few seconds without using the screwdriver which is just enough time for a quick light up when needed.Final thoughts:This tool is perfect for the tool pouch, tool drawer for quick jobs (removing screws, electrical and HVAC work and whenever your drill/driver/impact is overkill). Just don't expect much torque or for driving wood screws!(If you need it wood screws or for repeated work then you'll need the Dewalt 8V screwdriver)Speed: The rpm is plenty fast at 230 rpm (as most cordless screwdrivers are slower speed at 180 rpm) this model is higher speed which is great. Remember however that you will sacrifice torque for speed, so this higher speed comes at a reduction in torque, again this is not a torque driver and will not drive wood screws much without a pilot hole. The only way to counter that would be if Skil made this a 6-8 volt battery motor, otherwise the higher RPM means it has less gear reduction which equals less torque! If you need more rpm for drilling, there are a couple new Ryobi's that are 200/600 rpm (2-speed gear) but are much larger and are double the price at $49.Again, this Skil model is more of a screwdriver replacement to reduce time/strain/tediousness of replacing screws and it does a darn good job of it!If you just need a good pivoting rechargeable cordless driver with more torque you can also get a harbor freight 4V screwdriver ($14 - $19) which works fantastic and I actually use it as my daily driver!To Skil: This 1/4" cordless screwdriver is great everyday screwdriver use, but it would be perfect if it just had more torque, maybe a 6-8V Pro model with removable battery! Or if not, maybe add a 2-speed gear switch to 2x double the torque gear reduction when driving wood screws. A twist-pivoting option would also be great (for those tight places) but not at the expense of any build quality as you have now with this solid stick model.To sum it up, I have had very good luck with Skil products lately and I can't say the same with other makes or models that I've tried. This also really works well with those small 'right-angle' adapter for tight places!Hope this helps!

Great product, I've purchased two so far. Small, compact, and works really well. Just be careful applying too much torque when manually turning or tightening screws. Nothing has broken yet, but I do hear some concerning gear noises when doing this. Overall, great electric screw-driver for minor - low torque applications.