Powerful enough to drill through mild steel, hardwood, and softwood, this 4.5 amp variable speed 3/8-Inch drill model 6238 is ideal for the every day DIYer. It has a mid-grip design for balance and control, keyless chuck for fast, easy bit changes and the variable speed trigger allows you to control the drilling speed.
Product Features
- 4.5 Amp Motor – For general purpose drilling, 0-2,600 RPM
- 3/8″ Keyless Chuck – For quick and easy bit changes
- Variable Speed Trigger – Easily go from low to high speeds
- Mid-Grip Design – For balance and control
I purchased this drill as a gift to my 94 year old grandfather on his birthday. He still manages to do a lot of work with his hands but the cordless drills nowadays weigh close to 5 lbs or more and are too heavy for his hands, including other 4.5 and 6 amp drills. This drill was lightweight and had enough power for a lot of his jobs in drilling through woods, metals, and plastics. He’s been a very happy camper with this drill.
Expected Skil, being part of Bosch, would deliver solid quality consumer-duty power tools — however this drill was a disappointment — arrived with loose part rattling about inside around the electric motor, and the red plastic case had minor scuffs and black marks (possibly from the cord) reflective I think of poor manufacturing quality (box came factory sealed).Too bad… the weight and balance of this drill really would have made it great for general purpose use around the…