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Skil 2566-02

Approximate retail price:

$79.99

Summary: This 14.4-volt model from Skil has a 3/8-inch chuck and one speed range. It comes with one NiCd battery.

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Type: Light use drill/drivers

About - Skil 2566-02
The Skil 2566-02 is part of the cordless drill & tool kit test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, cordless drill models like the 2566-02 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Speed: Speed of drilling and driving screws. Power: Twisting force for tightening and loosening. Run time: This reflects how much work the drill can perform per battery charge, as measured on a dynamometer.

About - Skil 2566-02

The Skil 2566-02 is part of the cordless drill & tool kit test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, cordless drill models like the 2566-02 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Speed:: Speed of drilling and driving screws.
Power:: Twisting force for tightening and loosening.
Run time:: This reflects how much work the drill can perform per battery charge, as measured on a dynamometer.

About This Brand
Skil cordless drills are geared to the consumer market and are available in multiple sizes, weights and voltages. Skil cordless drills are widely available online, in hardware stores, and at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart.

About This Brand

Skil cordless drills are geared to the consumer market and are available in multiple sizes, weights and voltages. Skil cordless drills are widely available online, in hardware stores, and at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart.

Features & Specs - Skil 2566-02
Battery type The type of batteries provided with the drill. All are rechargeable. The more common type is denoted NiCd, for its nickel-cadmium components. Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries boast added energy for their weight. Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries are the latest type and deliver even more power in a smaller size. Lithium-ion and NiMH batteries can be disposed of with regular refuse; NiCd must be recycled. Battery type	NiCd
Battery recharge time (in minutes) The time it takes to completely recharge a battery after it has properly cooled down. Most of the fast chargers have a built-in temperature sensor that delays the charging cycle when the battery is too hot from recent heavy use until the battery has cooled. Battery recharge time (in minutes)	3hr
Speed ranges Many cordless drills have two separate speed ranges, or gear ratios; some newer models have three. The slower speed range peaks at about 400 revolutions per minute (rpm) and provides increased torque (twisting force) for driving large screws. A higher speed range that reaches about 1,500 rpm or more, is well suited for rapid drilling. Lower-priced drills usually have a single speed range that tops out at approximately 600 to 800 rpm, compromising both driving and drilling performance. Speed ranges	1
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