This is extremely handy tool. Great battery life, and has a decent amount of tourqe. We tore down an entire office of 70 cubicles with just 1 of these. It unscrewed fastners put in with 18v drills without a hitch. Needed 1 charge but was the most reliable tool we had in our arsenal. Highly recommend.
Thanks for this video. I was in the market for a ratcheting screwdriver with multi bits and they’re actually more expensive than this tool. I’ll buy it and check it out! The low torque numbers don’t phase me because I have impact drivers and drills. Just wanted something comfortable in the hand to help do small tiny fasteners!
I could see that electric screwdriver coming in handy at home especially when working on outlets and switches. Look forward to the advanture videos as well!
Would be perfect if skil made an electrician version with a few torque settings as I dont want to be cracking socket faceplate when screwing them to the backbox.
doesn't have a ton of torque and some applications this is good. this little electric screwdriver is very popular in the remote control car hobby scene. never had an issue stripping tiny hex screws. saves the hands a great deal of work.
@@Woodkin007 no it does not. But it doesn't have that much torque. I would stop before you reach the end and just hand turn it. The trigger goes and feels good and you can stop right away.
@@angel85lx thanks for getting back to me. Think I'm gonna go with a Bosch 12v screwdriver as it's nice to be able to screw fittings into timber and fitting metal back boxes into rawl plugs in brick, but also have the option for really low torque for faceplate screws.
Electric screwdrivers are great, keep that arthritis away. I recently replaced 32 GENTEX horn strobes thats 4 screws to remove and 6 to put in the new one times 32 for a total of 320 screws. Definitely don't want to do that manually.
Just ordered one of these I was really going for the DEWALT 8V MAX Cordless Screwdriver 8v compared to 4v also switchable to pistol grip let's see how this works
I agree. The Kobalt has USB C and that would tip the scale for me. Micro-USB is very finicky to get plugged in the right direction. But I like the actuation ring on the Skil instead of buttons, seems more intuitive.
I install heating and air conditioning and always worry that the home owner messing with the breakers cause it has happened now I can check before touching wires
Bought a used in new condition from Amazon, ya no it wasn't. The non-contact sensor activated about 18" away. It even activated on just plain wood. LOL. I ordered a new one, and returned the "like new" . Still have the non-contact voltage indicator activation like before. Oh well. I put a magnetic charging connector on the handle so the USB interface won't get damaged. I have the DeWalt 8v as well, but I don't expect the skill to be as powerful.
You had a wrong start. This tool should never be brought close to a wood screw. Too many hand movements, should have kept the screw driver in one place.
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This is extremely handy tool. Great battery life, and has a decent amount of tourqe. We tore down an entire office of 70 cubicles with just 1 of these. It unscrewed fastners put in with 18v drills without a hitch. Needed 1 charge but was the most reliable tool we had in our arsenal. Highly recommend.
Perfect for stuff like that! I haven’t had much use for mine lately but all of those small tedious tasks… it’s excellent ! Thanks for sharing
I never ever thought I'd ever say "Hold on, I have to plug my screwdriver in". What a crazy world
Thanks for this video. I was in the market for a ratcheting screwdriver with multi bits and they’re actually more expensive than this tool. I’ll buy it and check it out! The low torque numbers don’t phase me because I have impact drivers and drills. Just wanted something comfortable in the hand to help do small tiny fasteners!
I've never liked electric screwdrivers, but I can see situations where they would be handy.
I could see that electric screwdriver coming in handy at home especially when working on outlets and switches. Look forward to the advanture videos as well!
Thanks! Super busy now training for a marathon and work has been hectic, hopefully can get some more videos out soon !
@@UpstateMavericim hoping to see someone doing light drilling with one of these
Would be perfect if skil made an electrician version with a few torque settings as I dont want to be cracking socket faceplate when screwing them to the backbox.
doesn't have a ton of torque and some applications this is good. this little electric screwdriver is very popular in the remote control car hobby scene. never had an issue stripping tiny hex screws. saves the hands a great deal of work.
Thinking to buy one for my electrical jobs. Thank you for the video
I do maintenance and this is my favorite in my electrical bag. Love changing outlets and switches.
Hi, does it have torque settings as the UK double sockets tend to be susceptible to faceplate crack if faceplate screws tightened to hard.
@@Woodkin007 no it does not. But it doesn't have that much torque. I would stop before you reach the end and just hand turn it. The trigger goes and feels good and you can stop right away.
@@angel85lx thanks for getting back to me. Think I'm gonna go with a Bosch 12v screwdriver
as it's nice to be able to screw fittings into timber and fitting metal back boxes into rawl plugs in brick, but also have the option for really low torque for faceplate screws.
Good video. Really helped me out. 👍
Electric screwdrivers are great, keep that arthritis away.
I recently replaced 32 GENTEX horn strobes thats 4 screws to remove and 6 to put in the new one times 32 for a total of 320 screws. Definitely don't want to do that manually.
Thank you!
Got one on your recommendation. I love it! Thank you
Awesome! I’m happy to hear that, was recommended to me by a mento when I started out in my trade and I’ve been using it since!
Just ordered one of these I was really going for the DEWALT 8V MAX Cordless Screwdriver 8v compared to 4v also switchable to pistol grip let's see how this works
The second you said micro-USB, I knew it was something I won’t buy. These companies really need to update their charging ports.
Why? Micro usb is used in so many things...
@@FlipSideGarage it’s an outdated technology. USB-C is becoming commonplace, and usually charges much faster.
@@oneisnone7350 Who care other than you.Make yourself your own tools if you dont like it lmfao
I feel this, especially with the new iphone being USBC ... it's really a drag to need anything else - good tool, poor charging port though
I agree. The Kobalt has USB C and that would tip the scale for me. Micro-USB is very finicky to get plugged in the right direction. But I like the actuation ring on the Skil instead of buttons, seems more intuitive.
Mine broke and now doesn't turn left😢 but right side works
sorry to hear that, I have two that are about 5 years old and still going strong !
I install heating and air conditioning and always worry that the home owner messing with the breakers cause it has happened now I can check before touching wires
Can you use this as a regular screwdriver when you're not turning the switch?
Yes you can it stays locked in place firmly while not powered so you can use some hand torque to get started before using the electric button
Bought a used in new condition from Amazon, ya no it wasn't. The non-contact sensor activated about 18" away. It even activated on just plain wood. LOL. I ordered a new one, and returned the "like new" . Still have the non-contact voltage indicator activation like before. Oh well. I put a magnetic charging connector on the handle so the USB interface won't get damaged. I have the DeWalt 8v as well, but I don't expect the skill to be as powerful.
This vs the Worx's version?
I wish the switch was different like turn the handle and it went that way
Where did you purchase this?
Through Amazon !
Can you use it manually to loosen or tighten a scew aswell?
Yes!
Handy but no torque, I have one and wish I didn’t
You had a wrong start. This tool should never be brought close to a wood screw. Too many hand movements, should have kept the screw driver in one place.
Why on earth should we subscribe, we haven't seen anything yet.
Good point
Not variable speed... No clutch...
It’s for electrical components, you don’t need these functions. Think of it a screwdriver with assistance for the bulk of the twisting motion.
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Waited 4 seconds... got bored... clicked on another video
Jay, we know you aren’t capable of typing this comment in 4 seconds
3mins of just yapping, get to the point the product sucks
Your choice to move on or not instead of complain 🤡