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Craftsman 11398

Approximate retail price:

$39.59

Summary: This 4-volt Craftsman in the cordless screwdrivers category has a 1/4-inch chuck and offers two speed ranges with 24 clutch settings. It is sold with 1 Li-ion battery. It has a 1 year warranty.

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Type: Cordless screwdrivers

About - Craftsman 11398
Speed: Speed of drilling and driving screws. Power: Denotes the twisting force for tightening and loosening. Run time: Reflects how much work the drill can perform per battery charge, as measured on a dynamometer. Handling: Denotes the ease of handling and controling the drill during operation. Noise: The dBa level at ear level, indicating whether or not ear protection should be used during prolonged operation.

About - Craftsman 11398

Speed: Speed of drilling and driving screws.

Power: Denotes the twisting force for tightening and loosening.

Run time: Reflects how much work the drill can perform per battery charge, as measured on a dynamometer.

Handling: Denotes the ease of handling and controling the drill during operation.

Noise: The dBa level at ear level, indicating whether or not ear protection should be used during prolonged operation.

About This Brand
Craftsman is one of the leading brands of cordless drills. Craftsman cordless drills are geared to the consumer market and are available in multiple sizes, weights, and voltages. Craftsman cordless drills are available in NiCd and Li-Ion battery types. Craftsman drill drivers are sold at Sears and Kmart and online at Sears.com.

About This Brand

Craftsman is one of the leading brands of cordless drills. Craftsman cordless drills are geared to the consumer market and are available in multiple sizes, weights, and voltages. Craftsman cordless drills are available in NiCd and Li-Ion battery types. Craftsman drill drivers are sold at Sears and Kmart and online at Sears.com.

Features & Specs - Craftsman 11398
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	Li-ion
Battery recharge time (min.) How long 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, to when the battery has cooled. Battery recharge time (min.)	540-720
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	2
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By pedal pusher

from Frisco, tx

3.0

Good when it worked

10/16/2012

Pros

Easy To Use

Good Grip

Cons

Short Battery Life

Best Uses

Home Repair

Comment:

Battery died after 18 months and is not replaceable.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By 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.

By 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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