What's this? Based on speed, power, run and charge times, handling, and noise. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Approximate retail price:
$46.50
Summary:This 19.2-volt Craftsman in the general use drill/drivers category has a 1/2-inch chuck and offers two speed ranges with 24 clutch settings. It is sold with 1 Li-ion battery with a charge indicator light. It has a 1 year warranty.
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.
Features & Specs - Craftsman 17310
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.)
30
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.
Less than 100 uses and BOTH Lithium (i.e. pricey) batteries died. Sears would not replace.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By
Madtowndon
from
Madison, WI
(6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Never got started
4/6/2012
Pros
Easy To Use
Good Grip
Well Balanced
Cons
Poor quality control
Best Uses
None
Comment:
Purchased this drill twice. First time the charger was dead, no charge indicator would light, so back it went for another try. Second one the battery would not accept a charge even when plugged into the charger all night. Charger just continued to show charging status. After that I was done and moved on to the Rigid.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By
DjK in Dayton
from
Dayton, OH
(7 of 10 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
Just 1 Battery? CR fell for A-O comparis
2/20/2012
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
The units CR says costs twice as much have 2 batteries. Since [@] prices the Li batteries at [$], that makes the others a better deal. Shame on you CR for missing this. Shame on you CR for not listing battery Amp-Hrs.
8 people have reviewed this model.
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