Tools & Materials
Craftsman - Craftsman 12v Drill and Impact Driver
Comes with one stick-style battery
Dec 04, 2014
Second Battery Needed
Drill test – 3/8-in. holes: 18
Drill test – 3/4-in. holes: 5
Driver test – 3-in. screws: 47
Driver test – 4-in. screws (inches driven): 1-15/16 in.
Street price: $110
Batteries: 1.3 amp-hours
Strangely, the Craftsman kit comes with two tools but only one stick-style battery. The driver did well on raw power, but both drill and driver performed more poorly in the other tests. When you add the price of a second battery, you’ll find better tools for the money.
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