Skil 18V XDrive Cordless Drill

Posted by Newbie on February 8, 2005, 2:17 am

Any opinions on this drill? Looks like it has a decent torque of 300 in/lbs.
and lots of juice.

I know many would not allow Skil into the "big league" of "professional"
grade tools, but is this really more myth than reality? What in particular
make this drill inferior to Makitas, DeWalts, PCs etc.?

Posted by toller on February 8, 2005, 8:22 am

I don't know the particular drill, but ignorance has never stopped me from
giving advice.

I have 18v Ryobi tools and 12v Dewalt tools. The Dewalt are as powerful as
the Ryobi and the batteries last as long. They are somewhat lighter
(because of the smaller batteries) and I am sure they will last 5 times a
long. Use both and you will see what I mean.
Of course, the Dewalt cost twice as much, but I wish I could find some
sucker to unload the Ryobi on. Well, that's not quite true; I have a number
of Homelite garden tools, so I really have to keep the system.
I have never used a 18v Dewalt; that must really be something!

Does this answer your question?

Posted by Newbie on February 8, 2005, 12:36 pm

| I don't know the particular drill, but ignorance has never stopped me from
| giving advice.
|
| I have 18v Ryobi tools and 12v Dewalt tools. The Dewalt are as powerful
as
| the Ryobi and the batteries last as long. They are somewhat lighter
| (because of the smaller batteries) and I am sure they will last 5 times a
| long.

Interesting this: I heard more than once people complaining about short life
of DeWalt's batteries

Posted by toller on February 8, 2005, 6:51 pm

> | I don't know the particular drill, but ignorance has never stopped me
> from
> | giving advice.
> |
> | I have 18v Ryobi tools and 12v Dewalt tools. The Dewalt are as powerful
> as
> | the Ryobi and the batteries last as long. They are somewhat lighter
> | (because of the smaller batteries) and I am sure they will last 5 times
> a
> | long.
> Interesting this: I heard more than once people complaining about short
> life
> of DeWalt's batteries

Donno, I am happy with mine (and I bought mine used)

Posted by Leon on February 8, 2005, 8:37 am

> Any opinions on this drill? Looks like it has a decent torque of 300
> in/lbs.
> and lots of juice.

300in'lbs out of an 18 volt drill is really pretty bad. My "12 volt" Makita
drill has 310 in/lbs with about 50% less battery weight and my Makita 1/4"
hex impact driver delivers 1100 in/lbs. I got both with a charger and 2,
2.6 amp batteries for $197.

> I know many would not allow Skil into the "big league" of "professional"
> grade tools, but is this really more myth than reality?

I think Skil still builds a good worm drive circle saw but that is about it.
I compare Skil to Ryobi, and Black & Decker.

What in particular

> make this drill inferior to Makitas, DeWalts, PCs etc.?

Lack of Quality and the guts to make it last for years of every day use. I
see the drill at Amazon for $89. A good battery should cost you that much.
You get what you pay for.

That said, if this is a drill that you need for occasional usage it might be
just right.

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