I have one of the great Skil's too if we are talking the same model. It is
automatic locking so when you don't give it power it locks the front
automatically and you can use it as manual screwdriver. Too bad the
batteries are so expensive and don't last.


"Mike Dobony" wrote in message
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I have an old, but great condition Skil Screwgun model 6906. Great except
that the bit holder no longer holds the bit in place. Unfortunately Skil
no longer makes any screwgun and needless to say they do not have any parts
available for this screwgun. I am therefore looking for a new gun. Harbor
Freight's gun looks exactly like the DeWalt screwgun and at $39.99 is
tempting to get with the 2 year extended warranty (I overheard some pros
talking about buying the HF roofing guns and extended warranty and getting
new ones all the time on HF). My other tempting option is a Ridgid R6000
from Home Depot because when I register it I can get a lifetime warranty
(VERY tempting). Anybody have any experience with either of these?
Thanks.

Mike D.