In comparison, the Craftsman V20 drill stalled when pushed hard to drill deeper 1/2″ and 3/4″ holes. Smaller diameter holes were no problem at all. Drilling a fresh hole, it cleared through the full 1.5″ depth. I managed to jam or stall the drill with a 1-1/2″ self-drilling spade bit at a depth of 1.25″, nearly through the face of a 2×4. It drilled a 1″ wide hole with ease, taking it to a full 3.5″ depth. The Skil PWRCore 12 brushless drill actually fared better than the new Craftsamn V20 cordless drill which I recently reviewed. Power and PerformanceĪs with other recent drill/driver tests, I used the Skil to drill holes and drive screws in 2×4 stud material. This means that you can use it with a wider range of accessories, such as hole saws that have 1/2″ shafts. Most 12V-class drills, except for M12 Fuel (are there others?), have 3/8″ chucks. Lastly, the 3-jaw chuck has a 1/2″ capacity. I should mention that there’s a little wobble than when the bit is held by the chuck’s jaws – about the same as with a 1/4″ impact driver. Here’s a look inside the chuck, as best as I could photograph it. It’s basically a quick-change bit holder. Second, it’s quicker to insert the bit into the recess than it is to tighten the jaws. However, there is also a 1/4″ hex recess all the way at the bottom, and it does 2 things.įirst, it allows the bit to sit a little deeper in the chuck. Here, a standard 2″ power screwdriver bit is being held in the 3-jaw chuck. Neither style is really “best,” there are tradeoffs for both.īut what I can say is that the Skil PWRCore 12 drill has been really comfortable to use. But, you can also stand it upright on a compact battery. On the other hand, having the battery at the bottom does increase the tool’s size. ComfortĪs much as I really like the compactness and performance of Bosch and Milwaukee 12V-class drills and drivers, drills with slide-style batteries are a little more comfortable, due to the slimmer pistol grip handles. I did push it really hard during testing, so maybe that had something to do with it. However, I did not observe anything of the same sort when handling it since then. It was ever so short, but still observable. This happened sometimes, and I wrote that the delay could probably be measured in milliseconds. In my notes, I wrote that there was an ever so slight trigger lag, where pressing the trigger switch didn’t immediately turn on the drill. The chuck is easy to tighten and loosen – and it didn’t slip in any of my tests, the clutch dial is easy to adjust, the speed selection switch toggles easily, and the trigger and direction selection switch are just as good. Bundled with (1) 2.0Ah battery with USB charging portĮverything is standard on the drill – well, almost.Weighs 2.90 lbs with battery, belt hook, and included bit (measured).18 clutch settings (17 plus drill mode).It feels comfortable in-hand, with a good grip and solid feeling all around. Physically, the Skil PWRCore 12 brushless drill is a little large – about the size of the latest Milwaukee M18 Fuel brushless drill, not including the battery, although it is quite a bit lighter. Rather than write up a deal post around the current sale price of $60.14, I figured it would be better to republish the original review and mention the lower pricing. Update: This post was first published on, and republished on. Begins at low speed and once the fastener tightens, shifts to high speed.If I had to sum up my experiences in one sentence, it would be this: The Skil PWRCore 12 cordless drill delivers more power and faster speeds than I expected, and can hold its own against other brands’ entry 18V drill/driver offerings. TWO SPEEDS PLUS CONTROL MODE-The Impact Driver’s Control Mode helps eliminate screw cam-out and cross-threading.HIGH/LOW SPEED SETTINGS-The Drill Driver’s low speed is ideal for high torque fastening applications, while high speed is perfect for accurate drilling applications.
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