Product Description

7.2V, Lithium Ion Wrench, Integrated Lithium Ion Battery, Holds A Charge For Up To 18 Months, Close Quarter Drive, 1/4" Square Drive, Auto Mode/Manual Mode Up To 400 INLBS, Heavy Duty Metal Front End, Cradle Charger For Convenient Charge & Storage, Features The Skill Smartcharge System, Includes: 17 Piece Accessory Set.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1287 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Skil
• Model: 2372-01
• Dimensions: 13.50" h x 7.80" w x 4.90" l, 3.80 pounds

Features

• Compact design makes the wrench easy to handle while working in tight spaces, or in areas where regular drill/drivers won't fit
• Forward and reverse operation allows for assembling or disassembling projects
• Lithium ion battery holds a charge for up to 18 months of non-use so it's always ready to go when a project comes up
• Skil Smartcharge System is built in to the charger, providing overcurrent protection and allowing the tool to be stored on the charger indefinitely without damage to the battery
• Charger is designed for tabletop or wall mounted operation

From the Manufacturer
The Skil 2372-01 7.2-volt Lithium Ion Power Wrench, is an indispensable item in toolboxes. From furniture or toy assembly to deck building, the Lithium Ion Power Wrench makes getting projects done a whole lot faster and easier. No matter the task, the new Skil 2372-01 Power Wrench has the features and the power to help complete any project successfully. The Power Wrenchaccepts all standard ¼-inch sockets, which enables do-it-yourselfers to use many of the sockets in his or her current toolbox. In addition, the new Skil Power Wrench has both forward and reverse operations as well as an adaptor to convert the Power Wrench into a right-angle drill/driver. These features virtually eliminate tight spaces that could not be reached in the past by other power tools. And despite its compact size and weight (just 1.8-pounds) the all metal gear train and durable metal front ensure an extended life for the tool. The wrench delivers 75-inch-pounds of torque in auto mode and up to 400-inch-pounds of torque in manual mode.

Customer Reviews

Does Exactly What It's Sopposed To Do Very Well.
As with any tool, how "good" it is perceived to be is usually based on our intended use. With that being said, this is a very good tool and is also being offered at a good price. Buy it locally and you will have to pay sales tax. Buy it online for a few dollars cheaper and you will have to pay shipping. I certainly wouldn't buy a bunch for resale, but for light duty and small chores, this tool will get the job done.

If you need a mechanic's type tool set for work; this tool is not for you. If you want a tool capable of busting loose lug nuts to change tires, this tool is not useful for that. You get the point, this tool is not an "All in one", "Do Everything" tool - nor is it advertised as being one.

What this tool does do well is handle small jobs around the house. I have many corded and cordless tools as well as a couple of air tools. I use those for my heavy work. However, for around the house, this kind of tool can't be beat for convenience. It's lightweight, can get into small spaces and if the power isn't quite enough for what you are loosening or tightening, then you can use it like a manual wrench and it will do whatever your muscles will allow you to do.

The instruction manual that comes with this tool states that you should break a nut/bolt loose in the tool's manual mode (or do the final tightening), and THEN use this tool in the powered mode to finish screwing or unscrewing the bolt/nut/screw. This tool WILL NOT break loose a very tight bolt/nut in the powered mode and it WILL NOT tighten a bolt/nut sufficiently in the power mode. However, used per the manufacturer's instructions, IT WILL properly handle a surprising number of small jobs and beats hauling a heavy tool bag around for small, simple jobs. I find myself using this tool more and more because of its convenience. That's what I bought it for.

This is "only" a 1/4" drive, however, get a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter (very inexpensive) and a whole lot of other sockets become useable. My biggest gripe with my cordless tools is that when I reach for one when I have a small job to do and I find that the battery has drained just sitting on the shelf. NiCad batteries are notorious for this and defeats the purpose of a cordless tool for me (for occasional use). This tool has the newest and best in cordless battery technology - namely a Lithium-Ion battery. Lithium-Ion batteries don't have the same problems as NiCad batteries. Lithium-Ion batteries hold their charge - even after sitting for months at a time not in a charger. Not only that, but the Lithium-Ion batteries last longer than NiCad's and don't develop "memory". That means that you will get more uses out of this battery before it starts loosing the ability to accept a full charge.

I don't like to see a tool get knocked unfairly. Most of us have heard the saying "Use the right tool for the right job", and the same holds true here. For a tool to use around the house, this one would be very convenient and do the job most would need for light work. Even if you are a professional who uses hand and power tools on your job, this tool could still have a place among your other tools. This tool is well above just a power screwdriver and as I stated previously, if it doesn't have enough power for what you are use it for, then use it manual mode. If that's not enough power for the job, then you are using the wrong tool. I am an ex-mechanic and a certified tool nut. I've done construction/ destruction and many other tool related jobs in between. I own more tools than I realistically will ever need, however, I'm glad I picked up one of these tools to have around the house for when I just want to grab something for a light job and have the battery still charged when I reach for it and let me get a small project done. This it does very well.

Just some food for thought.

Love this thing.
I just got this a few weeks ago for Christmas and already used it a few times. Was thrilled with the offset capabilities of the tool. It may be called a wrench (and it's main job is) but with the adapter and bits that come with the set I have used it for offset and tight driving problems also (phillips, torx, hex, etc.) A pleasure to have in my tool collection.

skill cordless ratchet
Outstanding product, better than the original, just use a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter and this tool will pay for itself.