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Craftsman 11398

Approximate retail price:

$34.99

Summary: This 4-volt cordless screwdriver from Craftsman has a 1/4-inch chuck, two speed ranges, and an LED work light. It comes with one Li-Ion battery.

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Type: Cordless screwdrivers

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mecheng1

from

tampa

1.0

Worthless

11/13/2011

Pros

Good Grip

Cons

Short Battery Life

Underpowered

Best Uses

Comment:

I have been generally satisfied with Craftsman cordless tools, but this one is the exception. While it looks good, it has no power and does not maintain a charge. I hate to throw things away, but this thing is worse than useless.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Bdub

from

Garner, NC

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

A lot of fizzle

5/3/2010

Pros

Easy To Store

Easy To Use

Cons

Short Battery Life

Underpowered

Best Uses

Home Repair

Comment:

The power and battery life of this unit just isn't consistent with the name, power tool. I needed a small driver/drill to get into areas that a full size drill would be challenged to fit. The ease of use is there, but the power isn't.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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