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SKIL Rechargeable 4V Cordless Screwdriver with Circuit Sensor Technology, Includes 9pcs Bit, 1pc Bit Holder, USB Charging Cable - SD561201

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Maximum Rotational Speed 230 RPM
Voltage 4 Volts
Amperage 1 Amps

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  • FOR EVERYDAY USE — This cordless electric screwdriver is your go-to for small projects.
  • CIRCUIT SENSOR TECHNOLOGY — Patented technology safely detects electrical current in outlets, switches and fixtures
  • EASY TO USE — Change to forward or reverse with a turn of the collar.
  • FORGET DOWN TIME — A rechargeable lithium-ion battery keeps this tool charged over an extended period of time.
  • READY TO GO — Power up your cordless screwdriver anywhere with micro USB charging.
  • DUAL LED LIGHT — Makes it easy to see in dimly lit areas
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4.6 4.6
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4.5 4.5

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1.6 watts
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230 rpm
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Circuit Sensor Technology: Innovation in safety the SKIL rechargeable 4V cordless screwdriver’s unique circuit sensor technology is a patented feature that detects live wires in outlets, switches, cords, and fixtures from up to one inch away. Simply hold the cordless screwdriver near the source of electricity and press the detection button. If the circuit is live, the red light illuminates and an alert sounds. With this feature, you’ll always know where live circuits are located before getting started on your project. Every home needs a go-to power screwdriver like this for small projects. More About This Product: - 230 RPM - Easy to use - Circuit sensor technology - Automatic spindle lock feature - Integrated rechargeable lithium-Ion battery - Micro USB charging - Dual LED light.

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5 watts

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4 volts

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
7,343 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, ease of use, battery life, and productivity of the drill. For example, they mention that it works well, is easy to grip and handle, and that it lasts a long time. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and power.

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281 customers mention262 positive19 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the drill. They mention that it works well, gets the job done, and is a great tool. Some say that the right-angle adapter works well for tight places and that the voltage sensor works as described. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...It fits in tight places and is just an awesome AWESOME tool...." Read more

"...This also really works well with those small 'right-angle' adapter for tight places!Hope this helps!" Read more

"...Great tool; great value." Read more

"...It does not have a high or interchangeable torque, but gets the job done." Read more

216 customers mention173 positive43 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the drill. They mention it's easy to grip, handle without fatigue, and convenient. They say it'll screw into drywall and re-install screws into wood easily. Customers also appreciate the ergonomics and the intuitive twist ring. They also mention that it can be operated with one hand.

"...It's well made and is comfortable in my hand. It doesn't have a mechanism to lock drive but that's not a deal breaker for me...." Read more

"...The light on it is great. The ergonomics on it are great. It fits in tight places and is just an awesome AWESOME tool...." Read more

"...This model has the best trigger style: The rotating-trigger is way more intuitive than a pull-trigger style as you don't have to think about which..." Read more

"This drill is light and easy to use. I’ve had it for a month thus far and only had to charge it once despite the daily use...." Read more

142 customers mention111 positive31 negative

Customers like the battery life of the drill. They mention that it lasts a long time, holds a charge, and does great.

"...Battery life so far has been reasonable and since it uses USB to charge, I can change it via any vehicles accessory port or cigarette lighter...." Read more

"...had the right amount of power to handle the job and the battery lasted the entire 4+ hours I needed it to for this project...." Read more

"...This screwdriver battery lasts forever and hardly ever needs to be charged. So that's a really lame complaint...." Read more

"...handle without accidentally activating the switch, and it keeps going for a couple seconds after you release the switch meaning you can easily strip..." Read more

126 customers mention126 positive0 negative

Customers find the drill super useful for small electronics and household tasks. They say it's practical and amazing for those pesky jobs. Customers also say it is a great product for house use and an absolute godsend when doing electrical work.

"...Final thoughts:This tool is perfect for the tool pouch, tool drawer for quick jobs..." Read more

"...Plus it's always fun using power tools. It is also extremely handy as lately I've been replacing many outlets in my house...." Read more

"...However, it's an absolute godsend when doing electrical work. Especially when up on a ladder, when often I only have 1 hand to work on things...." Read more

"...the best balance of features and portability and it's a great choice for a home tool kit.For starters, it's the perfect weight and size...." Read more

108 customers mention97 positive11 negative

Customers like the size of the drill. They mention it's convenient, compact, and fits in most work pouches. Some say that it'll fit in tight spots and that the locking hex chuck fits standard bits. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and functionality of the product.

"...It's very compact and has a built in light so using it in tight situations like under or behind vehicle dashboards is easier...." Read more

"...The light on it is great. The ergonomics on it are great. It fits in tight places and is just an awesome AWESOME tool...." Read more

"...This model is really the perfect size (not big or bulky like the others) and this tool really fills the gap between your compact impact drill/driver..." Read more

"...tools, this one fits the need for a low torque, lightweight and small screwdriver that won't strip small and finely threaded screws...." Read more

104 customers mention83 positive21 negative

Customers like the value of the drill. They mention it's a great value for the money, provides good quality for less, and is a perfect gift for your household.

"...is lightweight--has a light--comes with a bunch of bits--is inexpensive--is well designed. Great tool; great value." Read more

"...Best of all, it's a great value, and a lot cheaper than the fancier options even though it gets the job done." Read more

"...Not a bad tool for the price, the only part I don't like is that the charge port is a micro-USB." Read more

"...so the drill bit stays inside the wood. Really lame. I also strongly dislike all that forward/backwards "play" in the Bosch's hex shaft/mechanism...." Read more

256 customers mention176 positive80 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the drill. Some mention it's a great everyday screwdriver use, much better than a manual screwdrive, and a nice replacement for a hand screwdrive. However, others say that it'd be perfect if the bits were standard and it was a little stronger.

"...It's well made and is comfortable in my hand. It doesn't have a mechanism to lock drive but that's not a deal breaker for me...." Read more

"...The fact that you can use it as a regular screwdriver (meaning not using the motor) or the powered one is awesome!..." Read more

"...It would not budge the screw, where the Worx unit had no problems even on the lowest setting...." Read more

"...To Skil: This 1/4" cordless screwdriver is great everyday screwdriver use, but it would be perfect if it just had more torque, maybe a 6-8V Pro..." Read more

116 customers mention63 positive53 negative

Customers are mixed about the power of the drill. Some mention that it's easy to use and powerful enough for a variety of small odd jobs around, while others say that it lacks enough power for such things as wood and has trouble driving screws into the wood.

"...This had the right amount of power to handle the job and the battery lasted the entire 4+ hours I needed it to for this project...." Read more

"...and now you want to put some screws in wood, and it's just not quite powerful enough for some things, like long screws or no pilot holes or whatever...." Read more

"...'s not the fastest screwdriver on the market, but it's more than adequate for household tasks like changing an electrical plate, fixing a cabinet..." Read more

"...Even if the motor is not strong enough to loosen the screw (remember the drill) you can still use it most the time...." Read more

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Know What You're Getting Into Before You Buy This
Before you buy this, KNOW that it doesn't have a lot of torque. There is a reason it does not advertise torque ratings like other screwdrivers. Look at the pictures and usage on product page from Skil or the Amazon page. Nowhere for this tool do you see people trying to drive wood screws. This is designed as a light duty screwdriver. The official torque rating on this is .9 Nm which is about 8.5 in-lbs. Even though I truly like this product, I am a bit surprised Skil didn't put a bit more power in it. With that said, it's perfect for the intended use I bought it for, which is for taking apart RC cars with the kids to make it less tedious unscrewing/screwing long finely threaded M3 screws. Plus it's always fun using power tools. It is also extremely handy as lately I've been replacing many outlets in my house.Here is my short list of what I thought would be a "perfect" screwdriver, and I was never interested in the "pistol style" screwdrivers: 1.)Locking chuck or collet 2.)Lighted 3.)Variable or multiple speeds 4.)Light weight 5.)Clutch 6.)Lithium powered 7.)Replaceable Lithium batteries (in case it goes dead while working) 8.)shaft locks in place so it can be used as a manual screwdriver. Based on this, I kept looking at the Hitachi/Metabo unit. For $60 it checks off all the list, but in the end I decided I really didn't need another charger taking up space in my garage when I already heavily invested in Milwaukee M12 and M18 Fuel products and chargers. My interest was also sparked by the Craftsman or Dewalt gyro units, but apparently Dewalt is having quality issues these days and I didn't like the thought of accidentally twisting my wrist on a very finely threaded screw into plastic.Like others, the first thing I tried this on was a license plate holder that I generally do pretty tight. It would not budge the screw, where the Worx unit had no problems even on the lowest setting. One turn of the Skil by hand to loosen up the screw and it does the rest. No big deal. This really isn't a deal breaker and I don't know why some people's expectations of this product are so high. Maybe if this screwdriver is the only power tool they own, but for those of us with vastly more powerful tools, this one fits the need for a low torque, lightweight and small screwdriver that won't strip small and finely threaded screws. My M12 Fuel Impact Driver is for most everything else.Here are my pros and cons which may also clarify issues from negative reviews.Pros:1.) Locking shaft -it immediately locks when not powered allowing the screwdriver to be used manually. This is the best feature of this unit. For comparison, the Worx one in the picture sometimes takes a full half turn before the shaft locks which is annoying.2.) Locking collet/chuck-not fully necessary, but you will appreciate bits not pulling off if you choose to put bits directly into the collet. Again for comparison, the Worx unit will occasionally lose it's bit due to only being magnetized.3.) Lighted-Not much to say here.4.) Balance/form factor/weight/grip- Love it. So well balanced and just seems perfect in my hand. It feels like a regular screwdriver. I'm not sure why some people say they need to use two hands to operate the unit unless maybe they have extremely small hands. The Skil screwdriver is 3 ounces lighter than the pictured Kobalt manual screwdriver (granted, the Kobalt has stored bits inside). The twist ring is super simple and intuitive and you do not have back your hand off the normal grip of a screwdriver just so your thumb can reach a reverse button on the others. It also feels perfectly balanced especially compared to the Worx unit.5.)Warranty-5 years, similar to Milwaukee. Hopefully Amazon is an authorized dealer if there are any issues.6.) Price-$27 is low enough to try the tool.Cons:1.) It really is "light duty", don't expect to drive wood screws. But again, know what you're getting into. It works for it's intended usage. Don't bash a product knowing it's limitations.....Should this even be a con? Get the Worx if you need MUCH more power.2.)Micro USB for charging....Some may like this, but Micro USB is like the "CD" of modern music. It's on it's way out, USB-C is the way to go and Worx is the only one I've seen that uses it. Directional plugs are just annoying...3.) No clutch. With it's low torque, this is not a big deal and also saves on weight by skipping the clutch. I've found that on my delicate work, a light grip of the screwdriver will make it turn in my hand when the screw hits any resistance. Then I manually do the last half turn. Problem solved. I never rely on a clutch to stop a screw anyways; I need the "feel" of how tight the screw is unless I'm driving larger screws into wood.What I've found is that no powered screwdriver is going to be perfect for everyone. But as someone who owns much more expensive and powerful tools, this one definitely has a place in my garage. It's a well designed small electric screwdriver.
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Before you buy this, KNOW that it doesn't have a lot of torque. There is a reason it does not advertise torque ratings like other screwdrivers. Look at the pictures and usage on product page from Skil or the Amazon page. Nowhere for this tool do you see people trying to drive wood screws. This is designed as a light duty screwdriver. The official torque rating on this is .9 Nm which is about 8.5 in-lbs. Even though I truly like this product, I am a bit surprised Skil didn't put a bit more power in it. With that said, it's perfect for the intended use I bought it for, which is for taking apart RC cars with the kids to make it less tedious unscrewing/screwing long finely threaded M3 screws. Plus it's always fun using power tools. It is also extremely handy as lately I've been replacing many outlets in my house.

Here is my short list of what I thought would be a "perfect" screwdriver, and I was never interested in the "pistol style" screwdrivers: 1.)Locking chuck or collet 2.)Lighted 3.)Variable or multiple speeds 4.)Light weight 5.)Clutch 6.)Lithium powered 7.)Replaceable Lithium batteries (in case it goes dead while working) 8.)shaft locks in place so it can be used as a manual screwdriver. Based on this, I kept looking at the Hitachi/Metabo unit. For $60 it checks off all the list, but in the end I decided I really didn't need another charger taking up space in my garage when I already heavily invested in Milwaukee M12 and M18 Fuel products and chargers. My interest was also sparked by the Craftsman or Dewalt gyro units, but apparently Dewalt is having quality issues these days and I didn't like the thought of accidentally twisting my wrist on a very finely threaded screw into plastic.

Like others, the first thing I tried this on was a license plate holder that I generally do pretty tight. It would not budge the screw, where the Worx unit had no problems even on the lowest setting. One turn of the Skil by hand to loosen up the screw and it does the rest. No big deal. This really isn't a deal breaker and I don't know why some people's expectations of this product are so high. Maybe if this screwdriver is the only power tool they own, but for those of us with vastly more powerful tools, this one fits the need for a low torque, lightweight and small screwdriver that won't strip small and finely threaded screws. My M12 Fuel Impact Driver is for most everything else.

Here are my pros and cons which may also clarify issues from negative reviews.
Pros:
1.) Locking shaft -it immediately locks when not powered allowing the screwdriver to be used manually. This is the best feature of this unit. For comparison, the Worx one in the picture sometimes takes a full half turn before the shaft locks which is annoying.
2.) Locking collet/chuck-not fully necessary, but you will appreciate bits not pulling off if you choose to put bits directly into the collet. Again for comparison, the Worx unit will occasionally lose it's bit due to only being magnetized.
3.) Lighted-Not much to say here.
4.) Balance/form factor/weight/grip- Love it. So well balanced and just seems perfect in my hand. It feels like a regular screwdriver. I'm not sure why some people say they need to use two hands to operate the unit unless maybe they have extremely small hands. The Skil screwdriver is 3 ounces lighter than the pictured Kobalt manual screwdriver (granted, the Kobalt has stored bits inside). The twist ring is super simple and intuitive and you do not have back your hand off the normal grip of a screwdriver just so your thumb can reach a reverse button on the others. It also feels perfectly balanced especially compared to the Worx unit.
5.)Warranty-5 years, similar to Milwaukee. Hopefully Amazon is an authorized dealer if there are any issues.
6.) Price-$27 is low enough to try the tool.

Cons:
1.) It really is "light duty", don't expect to drive wood screws. But again, know what you're getting into. It works for it's intended usage. Don't bash a product knowing it's limitations.....Should this even be a con? Get the Worx if you need MUCH more power.
2.)Micro USB for charging....Some may like this, but Micro USB is like the "CD" of modern music. It's on it's way out, USB-C is the way to go and Worx is the only one I've seen that uses it. Directional plugs are just annoying...
3.) No clutch. With it's low torque, this is not a big deal and also saves on weight by skipping the clutch. I've found that on my delicate work, a light grip of the screwdriver will make it turn in my hand when the screw hits any resistance. Then I manually do the last half turn. Problem solved. I never rely on a clutch to stop a screw anyways; I need the "feel" of how tight the screw is unless I'm driving larger screws into wood.

What I've found is that no powered screwdriver is going to be perfect for everyone. But as someone who owns much more expensive and powerful tools, this one definitely has a place in my garage. It's a well designed small electric screwdriver.
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