Skil 2936 3.6-Volt Articulating Screwdriver with Site Light

by Skil

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Every homeowner should have at least one cordless screwdriver in his or her tool kit, tool drawer or garage. The screwdriver should have high torque for removing those stubborn painted screws, should be charged at all times and should be lightweight and balanced.

The Skil 2936, a 3.6-volt cordless drill fits all the criteria listed. Weighing in at just 1.2 pounds with soft-grip handles, a four-position articulating work head, two screwdriver bits and a built-in work light, the 2936 is an economical and powerful all purpose screwdriver. The work head swivels and locks into four different positions for optimal positioning when working in tight places. The 3.6-volt removable battery which can be repeatedly charged provides all the power needed for most household jobs. When fully charged, use the screwdriver to assemble furniture, install bath and kitchen accessories, easily remove and reinstall wall plates when painting or to change out a door knob.

The 2936 is manufactured with metal gears and a metal front end for durability and dependability and comes with a 5-hour, 120-volt charger. --C. Dwight Barnett

Product Details

Product Manual [374kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007E1LP
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 2936
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,919 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #26 in Industrial & Scientific > Power & Hand Tools > Industrial Hand Tools > Screwdrivers > Cordless In-Line Screwdrivers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Skil 2936 needs better batteries, November 11, 2003

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J. Bennett (Tonganoxie, KS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skil 2936 3.6-Volt Articulating Screwdriver with Site Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased the Skil 2936 screwdriver and a spare battery Feb 2003 from Lowes. The screwdriver itself is light, balanced, and works good for very light tasks. However, The batteries will not hold a charge for more than a day or two, even when fully charged and just sitting idle. The batteries lose their charge even though they are not in the screw driver. If I want to use the Skil I have to make sure the batteries are charged the evening before I plan to use the screwdriver. While in use, the batteries last only a very short time. I contacted Skil via email about the problem and was advised to send it to a service center since Skil does have a two year warranty on this unit. I may or may not do that, as I don't really think the batteries are meant to perform any better since both the batteries hold a charge the same length of time. I did however recently purchase a Dewalt DW20K 7.2 Volt screwdriver from Tool Crib to replace the Skil, and so far have been very impressed with both the screwdriver and Tool Crib. When I bought the Skil, I remember standing in Lowes with the Skil in one hand and the Dewalt in the other and finally deciding on the Skil because I didn't really want to spend $100 on a screwdriver. Too bad, because I've now spent $140 for screwdriver that is usable.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for female hands!, November 14, 2005

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Jennifer Swan "Mom of Aiden" (Kennesaw, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skil 2936 3.6-Volt Articulating Screwdriver with Site Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

After 5 years our Skil battery operated screwdriver finally died. The screwdriver was still as strong as could be but the batteries we had for it would no longer hold a charge. (We actually had two batteries because in a move we lost the unit, but still had the battery and charger). We specifically searched for another Skil screwdriver because my husband had been so happy with them for so many years. We purchased a Skil 3.6 volt battery operated screwdriver (model 2936). I am so upset that we wasted $30 on this new piece of junk. It holds a charge for about 15 minutes and it is nearly impossible for my small female hands to remove the battery to place on the cumbersome charger. It actually takes me longer to remove the battery than the charge it holds. Based on the Skil name we foolishly did not save the packaging or receipt or even register the product. I used to recommend the Skil name to everyone, however in a few minutes though I am leaving to purchase a Black and Decker screwdriver!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, except for the battery, April 24, 2006

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R. Frace (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skil 2936 3.6-Volt Articulating Screwdriver with Site Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have to agree with other reviewers here that the battery life is terrible on this tool. I also had a previous good experience with a Skil screwdriver that I had for 5 years before the battery finally went. I replaced it with this unit because I liked the light and the articulation features (which are great).

My only other complaint is that the flathead and phillips bits are 2 separate pieces and theres nowhere on the screwdrived itself to store the unused bit, making it easy to lose. My previous Skil screwdriver had a reversible bit that was much more convenient.