Customer Reviews

Skil 2346-01 3.6-Volt IXO2 Power Portable Screwdriver

5 star:		(23)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

PROS: Small and easy to hold. Sturdy construction with a good set of bits included. Has a good amount of torque and can drive screws into solid wood without any problems.

CONS: The button to switch direction on the tool is too close to the trigger, I'm always hitting it accidentally. No clutch and just one speed, so you have to be careful about using it on delicate or precise jobs. I bought this on a golden box sale, but it still turns out I paid too much. There are other brands with better features for less money.

The product works extremely well. It is great for small projects that do not require a lot of tork, such as putting in electrical outlet screws. The newly added feature of the light is a great benefit. Amazon does have it listed by the wrong Brand name, it is not a Bosch name but a Skil brand name. Bosch owns Skil so that must be where the confusion comes from. I bought it becuase of the light because I had the original one without the light and wanted that benefit. I highly recomended it for light duty work.

I am very happy with this small cordless screwdriver. It has been great for placing screws in the wall for shelves, hooks, and blinds. Very easy to charge and use. Comes with plenty of different drill bits. Probably would not work for larger projects or putting screws into cement but works well with wood and plaster.

This is a great little tool with plenty of torque for most routine jobs around the house. When a little extra is needed, you can press the direction button to its center position to lock the chuck, allowing screws to be turned by hand. Charge time is quick and the Li-Ion battery runs plenty long and keeps its charge well between uses. My only complaint is that the direction change/chuck lock button is poorly located. When set for reverse direction, I am always hitting that little button with my index finger and knocking it into the locked or forward direction. Mildly annoying flaw in an otherwise outstanding tool.

While not the most powerful, it is a very handy little drill to have on hand for most jobs around the house. It comes with a nice assortment of bits and love the storage case.

I purchased this as a gift for my husband and he was just delighted with it. Great little screwdriver, lots of power and super battery life. I love Amazon!!!!

I got this as a Gold Box deal and have been absolutely thrilled with it. For quick jobs around the house, the Skil IXO2 cannot be beat. The device itself feels very well-constructed and designed, with a rubberized grip and solid weight. It's also nice and small, fitting in tighter spaces than the pole-style cordless screwdrivers, and it provides a good amount of torque, even being able to screw nails into wood. That being said, don't throw away your high-torque cordless drill/driver. This thing is really for the tons of random small household tasks you have to face week after week, like tightening up cabinet screws, unscrewing battery covers, assembling cheap furniture, etc., and at that, it excels. Part of the huge convenience factor is its included charging cradle. When you're done with your job, you just throw it back into the cradle - no need to fit a plug in, fiddle with it to get it clicked into the charger, etc. Speaking of charging, the internal, non-replaceable lithium-ion battery seems to last for quite some time - I've never come close to exhausting it - and I've not seen any degradation in performance in the year I've owned it. The yellow LED light on the front I initially thought to be a useless gimmick, but it has proved inordinately useful when working in areas without good lighting, like inside a cabinet, under the sink, etc. There are also an impressive 22 bits that come with it, including a a small drill to make pilot holes in a pinch, but, truthfully, I've used maybe 3 of them - small philips, large philips, flathead. That being said, bit changes are quick - pull out the old bit by the tip, put in the new bit.

Downsides? Some people have remarked on the rotation direction button being too easy to trigger accidentally, but, truthfully, I have never had that problem. Otherwise, I have nothing bad to say about this tool.

Bottom line: get it and be amazed at how capable and convenient this thing is when you're doing regular maintenance around the house.

This little workhorse has become one of my favorite tools. I take it on every job.

When I ordered mine, it came with a convenient nylon holster. The ones offered now don't appear to offer the holster. Without the holster, my rating would probably drop to 4.

The driver has enough battery charge to last for hours. Actually, I carry two, one loaded with a phillips bit and one with a flat tip bit. Changing bits isn't really that hard, but by carrying two, if one runs down, I still have another. Batteries are internal, so you can't buy extra batteries to carry.

this is not your ordinary electric screwdriver...it is loaded with features. i sound like an ad but it has everything you would want for a mini electric screwdriver including long battery life, small light that shines on the area that you are working on, perfect grip and lots of accessories. bought it some months ago on a special, i love it and my wife is upset that i didn't get her one.

I just completed assembling a whole IKEA dresser with 92 wood screws (pre-drilled holes) all turned by this great little screwdriver. Not only is is it strong enough to turn some tough-ish screws, but it had plenty of juice left in it for more.