This is an ok [edit to] a quite good drill for a homeowner, but it does have power issues for an 18v, [edit] however it has plenty of power for the homeowner. Also, do not even bother to use the bits that come with it for anything more than light work otherwise they will disintegrate, which will leave you wondering how tough the drill can be. That said, the refurbished (at $80) seems worth it; although after I bought this someone Craigslisted a Dewalt 14.4v hammer drill for $40 that I wished I had bought instead, maybe that is why I am pessimistic about this drill.
But it is a little cheap feeling and looking: the battery pack is a little bit loose, the plastic isn't too hardy feeling, its power isn't quite as high as most 18v that I've used, the lowest clutch setting seems too light, and I'm not convinced that the battery has a long life--although with two and the charger for the homeowner that is a non-issue.
The level is nice and useful, the charge indicator is also quite nice, the handle attachment is alright, it feels balanced, and I hope I'll get a lot of use out of it (I'll probably post an update after a while to mitigate my current pessimism or at least provide a more complete review).
[edit] After one month of got quite a lot of usage, and moved it up to a four star drill. I read a review that said shortly after purchasing it, the user put it under strain and it had a funny smell and a lose piece at the tip but worked great for years. I have had the same experience, lets hope it keeps going strong for years.
Overall I am becoming quite fond of it, seems tougher than it looked.Get more detail about Skil 2895-01 Drive II 18-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver.
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