Skil 18-volt lithium ion power tools

SKIL 18-VOLT LITHIUM ION POWER TOOLS consist of several tools and kits designed to provide contractors and DIYers professional-grade features at an attractive price point, according to the manufacturer. The 18-volt lithium-ion collection includes a 1/2" two-speed drill/driver ($109; $149 with two batteries); two-piece drill/driver and 5-3/8" Skilsaw combination kit ($199); two-piece drill/driver and reciprocating saw combination kit ($199); and a four piece combination kit containing the 1/2" two-speed drill/driver, 5-3/8" Skilsaw, orbital reciprocating saw and pivoting-head flashlight ($259). The Skil 18-volt lithium-ion batteries can be purchased individually for $69 and the battery and charger kit sells for $99. The new lithium-ion battery kit can also be used with most existing Skil 18-volt Ni-Cad tools. Contact: Skil Power Tools. Tel: 877-754-5999. www.skil.com

This article originally appeared in the May 2009 issue.