Anyone own or use a Bosch PS32 cordless drill?

[mykvr6]

I just got a Bosch PS32 brushless cordless drill for Christmas. I had been looking to upgrade my cordless drills for while and decided on the Bosch because of their size and they just seem to fit great in my hand. They felt better to me than the Milwaukee 12 volt stuff. I also liked the Dewalt 12v stuff but decided on the Bosch. I love this thing so far. I have been trying to find things to do around the house just to use it lol. I do have a question though for anyone who owns this drill or even any recent cordless drill by any company. This drill seems to have a very slight wobble in the chuck. I had read reviews of the older PS31 where people had this problem, or worse actually. Worse wobble than mine. Its very slight, but if you can see it even with nothing chucked up. Its very slight but enough to notice. I went back and checked my old Dewalt 9.6v drill and it doesn't wobble at all. I couldn't check my old makita because the batteries are dead and my charger is toast. Is a certain amount of wobble normal these days? Or should I try getting it swapped to see if another one is better. It was ordered through CPO so I figure I shouldn't have any issues with warranty or exchange.

Am I being too picky? I don't really see it being an issue unless I'm really trying to drill a perfectly straight hole. I would guess it would also slightly enlarge any hole I was drilling.

Thoughts?

 

[frankush]

I own a couple of the 31's. They both have a small amount of wobble. Lets face it, it is not a precision tool. I use it mostly for driving screws and I think that's what it does best. I wanted lightweight and that's what is. If the wobble bothers you, send it back, but don't be surprised if the replacement is no better.

 

[dumper]

you said it- you are being too picky. If you need precision, use a drill press, or maybe a portalign. Any hand held drill, regardless of chuck wobble, is going to be a bit "imprecise." The Bosch 12v drills and drivers are great for what they are designed for, and 1000s of customer reviews agree. Try using yours for a while, and see if it is really a problem to you, in actual use. IF so, maybe take it to the store, and see if you can exchange is for another ps32. Good luck on trying to find a wobble free version of these things, though.