Bosch Brushless

[Stuey]

I don't have many specifics or an ETA, but I've seen the first official confirmation that Bosch is coming out with new brushless tools. It'll kick off with an impact driver that has a dual 1/4" hex and 1/2" square drive chuck.

http://toolguyd.com/bosch-core-brushless-tools/

Milwaukee is still way ahead with their FUEL lineup of 18V and 12V drills and drivers, but a new brand name and impact driver is a good start to help Bosch catch up.

 

[Shocker]

Hitachi has the brushless tools as well.

 

[Stuey]

Hitachi has the brushless tools as well.

I know. I didn't say Bosch and Milwaukee are the only ones.

 

[Conductor562]

That Bosch 1/4" hex / 1/2" wrench is a pretty nifty idea. Coupling the 1/4" hex with a 3/8" wrench would have made more sense, but I suppose that wouldn't leave much sidewall on the anvil for strength. I'm a Milwaukee guy myself, but you have to admire the innovation!

 

[87Pomona]

The socket ready adapter is a really good idea.

I'm a Bosch guy so I will be getting some of the CORE tools

 

[smothers33]

That Bosch 1/4" hex / 1/2" wrench is a pretty nifty idea. Coupling the 1/4" hex with a 3/8" wrench would have made more sense, but I suppose that wouldn't leave much sidewall on the anvil for strength. I'm a Milwaukee guy myself, but you have to admire the innovation!

yeah are you really gonna use a 1/2 drive socket with a impact driver? i doubt that thing is gonna put out more than 125 ft-lbs of torque give or takea couple ft-lbs. having to use a 1/2 socket is gonna make it beefy unless you use a chrome socket. but i will say its a good thought. just not very pratical

 

[Stuey]

The tool is most likely going to be aimed at contractors who could use an impact to sink lag screws and anchors. 125 ft lbs is plenty for those types of applications.

 

[Conductor562]

The tool is most likely going to be aimed at contractors who could use an impact to sink lag screws and anchors. 125 ft lbs is plenty for those types of applications.

I agree with that. I don't see it gaining much steam with the automotive crowd, but it adds versatility to the 1/4" hex driver with virtually no compromise. Any time you add a secondary function like this to a tool without compromising the primary function in any way that's true innovation. A 3/8" anvil would have been a better fit for the likely user base, but I guess you can always use a reducer if it becomes an issue.

 

[skeletonizer]

It'll be the cat's *** for assembling/installing garage doors and openers.

 

[Conductor562]

It'll be the cat's *** for assembling/installing garage doors and openers.

I suppose it will. I could see anyone in installation work being a big fan of it.

 

[Shocker]

I know. I didn't say Bosch and Milwaukee are the only ones.

Oh, well I guess I am an ******* then.

 

[cnc-me]

It will be interesting to see if those high powered electronics
outlast a pair of brushes.
Will be a lot more expensive to fix than brushes.

 

[fomocoforrester]

I don't have many specifics or an ETA, but I've seen the first official confirmation that Bosch is coming out with new brushless tools.

Milwaukee is still way ahead with their FUEL lineup of 18V and 12V drills and drivers, but a new brand name and impact driver is a good start to help Bosch catch up.

It's a shame that it looks like Bosch may have stolen the technology ....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...fter-discovering-German-spy-on-its-staff.html

 

[Monte]

It's a shame that it looks like Bosch may have stolen the technology ....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...fter-discovering-German-spy-on-its-staff.html

a chinese employee....it was obvious he was a spy

 

[87Pomona]

a chinese employee....it was obvious he was a spy

 

[Trey T]

Very neat, 1/2" ready for socket. Great for current owners that own Bosch 18V batteries or new guys in the market for 18V cordless tools. However, current Milwaukee or Dewalt guys would not jump ship over the feature.

Those 1/2" attachment is like 4bucks at HD.

 

[Monte]

There might be a Bosch cordless angle grinder with brushless motor available soon i just heard...

 

[Mori55]

I've been using brushless motors in my RC planes for years. By far superior than brushed.
Very efficient no brushes to wear out. In the RC electric world brushed and nicads are ancient history.

 

[Stuey]

Oh, well I guess I am an ******* then.

I didn't say that either, just wasn't sure what your point was.

Makita, Dewalt, Festool, and possibly additional brands have brushless products as well.