Skil 2887-16 18-Volt 4-Tool Combo Pack

by Skil

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Cordless tools really come in handy when the job site is without power or when portability is a must. Skil has put together four of the most commonly used tools with the added bonus of a battery operated stud finder (batteries included) to complete this five tool kit. Included in the kit is a 7-1/4-inch circular saw with carbide tipped blade. The saw has a second ergonomically designed handle for added grip and safety. With both hands on the saw housing there’s little chance of an accidental kickback if the blade should bind. There is an on-tool spindle wrench for changing the blade, a rearview depth gauge with large bold lettering and a safety lock guarded trigger to prevent accidental starts.

Next there is a 3/8-inch keyless chuck drill/driver. The Skil 2887-16 drill/driver has a two-speed gearbox that allows the user to shift from high-speed drilling to high torque for driving screws or bolts. The gear change lever is conveniently located on top of the tool housing next to the forward/reverse indicator light and just above the two-finger variable speed trigger. In addition to the built-in bit index and bit storage compartment on top of the housing there’s a built-in work light at the base of the drill. A double-ended screw bit is stored on the side of the tool’s base.

For rough cutting the kit includes a reciprocating saw that has all the features required by skilled craftsmen and is especially useful in removing damaged building materials or tree limbs. The saw has an adjustable foot plate that keeps the tool secured to the work’s surface, a rubber boot at the working end of the tool, a textured handle for comfort and control and a variable speed trigger. Depending on the products to be cut, the blade’s speed can be adjusted to anywhere from 0 to 2800 strokes per minute. In addition there is a side mounted "orbit" switch, which allows the user to control the swing of the blade for more accurate cutting of various materials. The saw features a quick change E-Z lock spring-loaded blade attachment (no tools required to change blades), and an on-tool 2-blade storage compartment with two blades.

How could you use all this power if there were no lights? Skil has packed in an 18-volt flashlight with an articulating head so that the light can be turned to shine in any direction in front of the light. The drill, saws and light can be powered by the two 18-volt batteries included in the kit. Each battery has a charge rate meter that lets the user know how much power is left. The batteries slide easily onto the bottom of the tools giving the tool bodies excellent balance. Also included in the kit are a one-hour quick charger, a handy battery operated stud finder and a sturdy canvas carrying bag. -- C. Dwight Barnett

Product Description

Founded in 1924 as the Michel Electric Handsaw Company and renamed Skilsaw, Inc. in 1926, SKIL has become one of the most recognized and powerful brands in the power tool industry. From circular saws and jigsaws to sanders and drills, SKIL power tools are engineered to deliver the high-performance and durability that today's growing population of Do-It-Yourselfers demand. Every product of the growing line of SKIL tools is the result of extensive end-user research, consumer input, computer assisted design and rigorous testing, both in our laboratories and in the field. SKIL Power Tools are products of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000C6DXW
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 2887-16
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,122 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of power here, December 20, 2004

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Bayou Bubba "A redneck on the bayou." (Baton Rouge, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil 2887-16 18-Volt 4-Tool Combo Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a homeowner's dream. I've been looking at the Milwaukee, DeWalt, etc. cordless combos for years but I could not justify the price for my week-end warrior needs. This kit gave me reasonably well-made and well-powered tools at a price I could afford. My son and I built a real tree-house (8x10, 10 ft. high!) over the Thanksgiving using these tools with no problems. The tools all performed and held up well through that 40 hour project. I was glad to have the cordless feature up in those trees 200 feet from the nearest electric outlet. You really do need to cycle the batteries a few times before you get the max life out of them, but the one hour charger does exactly that. I'm also a fairly slow worker(nobody's paying me), so that I rarely needed a new battery before the charging one was ready and if I did, that was a good time for a break (like I said, nobody's paying me for this work). I can see where a professional would need more run-time.

If I were using these tools everyday, I'd shell out for the professional brands, but for my needs they are just right for the price.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Value, August 27, 2005

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Greg J. Storey "gstorey" (Whitehorse, Yukon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skil 2887-16 18-Volt 4-Tool Combo Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

O.K. this is not going to rival a 500.00 cordless set but for the price and for an occasional user this is pretty good stuff. Unlike some of the other reviewers I would rate the circular saw as my favourite piece. The blade has to be sharp and you need to take it easy and let the saw do the work. The paper work suggests 70, 2X4's can be cut on one battery and this seems in the ball-park. Someone wrote that they could only go through 5 2X6's before running out of juice..there must have been a serious problem with the batteries or saw if this was the case.

Mine has lots of power for general building and more than enough battery juice to complete the small home reno stuff I do. The first few charges the batteriesare at about 80% and then full power is attained.

The soft sided bag is a good idea but a padded, pocket for the batteries would have been a nice touch. There are many nice touches though... the stud finder slips on top of the drill and is easily detached and works very well, the light on the drill is a good idea for those over 40, the reciprical saw has on board blade storage for two blades, the base of the circular saw holds a wrench for blades changes, the gauge on the battery makes running out of power less of a surprise.

I think upping the price and including 4 batteries would be something I'd pay for but all and all; good stuff.

After several years I'll add the following. The batteries drain down in storage faster than other cordless tools I have. This is frequently annoying and I awould downgrade my review from 4 stars to three.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars just fyi..., January 14, 2006

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Michael M. Bystrzycki "For as many times I've... (United States of America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skil 2887-16 18-Volt 4-Tool Combo Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

Robert Bosch Corp., (yes, same Bosch)owns Skil. Skil tool power plants, cordless and corded alike are designed by Bosch engineers and built under contract at Black & Decker, who just so happens to be the parent company of DeWalt. Skil is merely a company in name only anymore, much like the cb radio giant Cobra. Cobra, once a stand alone manufacturer now exists in name only, with all of their products built and designed by Uniden but still sold under the Cobra name. Same thing here. Anyway, I enjoy the combo set immensely. I have cut 59 2x4's on a single charge. I cut 12ea 2x6 rafters, including peak rake and bird's mouth, 10 2x4's for blocking,etc and crosscut 4ea 7/16 4x8 OSB on one battery charge. It will take you four solid charges to get the battery ready to accept a full charge and you should always completely discharge the battery each time. My only dislike is the sliding feature and general design of the battery. Oh well, I have many tools and this set has earned its keep. Do yourself a favor, bypass the other sets at $500 or more and spend the $180 for this one. You'll be glad you did.