Bosch pocket driver

[seattlemart]

I want this http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...&cm_ite=Froogle&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=338909

 

[IDASHO]

Ive got one.

It kicks ****!

I use it under the hood quite a bit, along with a good 1/4 drive set.

Also VERY handy for household electrical work.

 

[nissan_crawler]

I bought one the beginning of january. There have only been 3 days I haven't used it at work to date. They're awesome. I prefer them over the impactor model, since those don't have a clutch you can set. I have the flashlight for it and like that, too. I'm looking to buy 2 more batteries and an Idriver also.

Check ebay, I snagged mine brand new with case, holster, charger, 2 batteries, for $86 with the shipping.

 

[Major Ramifications]

I love it I love it I love it. I really enjoy using this tool, and I want to get the impactor one next, and I'd also like the flashlight. It is very comfortable, has a surprising amount of torque, and the L.E.D. light on the front that you can turn on before the motor starts spinning is wonderful in dark spaces like cabinets.

 

[kcleere]

I have the little impactor and I was "amazed" and not using the word loosely at this little beast. I've got a Makita full size impact driver but I never reach for it anymore since I have this..

 

[eschoendorff]

I really like the idea of having one of those...

I wonder how it compares to this:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=19915&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[l_bilyk]

I think it's better.. I remember reading a review saying it's better.

Ridgid has a similar tool coming out now with an actual chuck. The ridgid may be better in that sense.

 

[nissan_crawler]

I really like the idea of having one of those...

I wonder how it compares to this:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=19915&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Those ****. Several people at work have htem, and they're poo compared to the bosch. Damn things don't even have a clutch.

FYI for those wanting a chuck, black and decker makes a 1/4" chuck that goes in the quick change. It looks cheap (it is, only $12), but it works well.

The batteries don't last worth a damn, either. Ohhh, they can drive 35 #10 screws. Big deal. I can tell you right now, my Bosch has driven 250 #10 screws into nutplates, followed by 45 1/4" screws into nutplates on one battery. With two batteries and the 30 minute charger, it will keep up with non-stop screw pulling for 10 hours.

 

[SteveG]

I'm sold on the Metabo powerMaxII. I've already instructed the wife as my birthday is next month.

http://www.metabo.com/Product-catalogue-handheld-powertools.24048+M562b5416f09.0.html

 

[eschoendorff]

Those ****. Several people at work have htem, and they're poo compared to the bosch. Damn things don't even have a clutch.

FYI for those wanting a chuck, black and decker makes a 1/4" chuck that goes in the quick change. It looks cheap (it is, only $12), but it works well.

The batteries don't last worth a damn, either. Ohhh, they can drive 35 #10 screws. Big deal. I can tell you right now, my Bosch has driven 250 #10 screws into nutplates, followed by 45 1/4" screws into nutplates on one battery. With two batteries and the 30 minute charger, it will keep up with non-stop screw pulling for 10 hours.

Tell us how you really feel!

Actually, I'm glad to get some real-life feedback. I am putting together a sort of spring shopping Snap On list and was sort of considering one of those drivers... looks like I'll save my money.

 

[eschoendorff]

I'm sold on the Metabo powerMaxII. I've already instructed the wife as my birthday is next month.

http://www.metabo.com/Product-catalogue-handheld-powertools.24048+M562b5416f09.0.html

Geez... I dunno, but it's really hard for me to get past the fact that the Metabo unit looks like a Playskool or "My First Craftsman" toy. I am sure that it performs well, but you gotta see it...

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_...rd=craftsman+toy&sid=K-on-Sx20k061224x0000001

 

[SteveG]

No comparison my friend. The Metabo is a "real" HD tool. Also as far as looks go its no worse off than those ugly sneaker graphic inspired Hitachi drills. Yuck!

 

[Major Ramifications]

Metabo stuff is nice. But the Bosch has 10.8 volts versus Metabo's 7.2 and the Metabo doesn't have a light. I wouldn't trade my Bosch for one.
Where is the Metabo made? My Bosch is made in Malaysia

 

[strizzy]

I really like the idea of having one of those...

I wonder how it compares to this:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=19915&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

I have used both, Bosch all the way. The Snap ons have no intermediate speeds, which I find super annoying; after all you tend to use these on smaller and more delicate things.

 

[64merc]

I'm excited now because I just picked up the Bosch driver this weekend. It is the first one that I have ever found at a pawn shop, and I couldn't pass it up.

 

[hamburglar]

...........

 

[Mike83]

on a related note.

Has anyone bought one of those PS40 Bosch impactors? A couple of questions if so.

. Can the impact hardware be turned off? Does it make a decent drill or would it just break bits if they hang up?
. Can it be used as a bitty impact wrench (for underhood stuff, say) or is there enough of a mechanical difference between an impact wrench and an impact driver that this is impractical. I would think that 65 ft/lbs, or whatever is, would be enough to be useful in a lot of cases.

I kind of like the idea of owning something this size for both a drill and a tight location kind of wrench.

I use my Craftsman 19.2V impact driver as a poor-man's impact wrench all the time. It won't break anything big loose, but for 10mm fasteners with a lot of thread or if there are tons of them, it works great and saves time! It is much larger than the Bosch, however.

 

[farmer gary]

I see that Milwaukee also has a compact 12v driver. Does anyone have any experience with this driver?

 

[l_bilyk]

My old man has one... it's nice

 

[64merc]

I just got my Bosch pocket driver this weekend so I haven't had a chance to put it through its paces yet. Would this thing be suitable for occasional drywall duty? I would guess that it has sufficient torque to do so.

 

[Chris Adams]

on a related note.

Has anyone bought one of those PS40 Bosch impactors? A couple of questions if so.

. Can the impact hardware be turned off? Does it make a decent drill or would it just break bits if they hang up?
. Can it be used as a bitty impact wrench (for underhood stuff, say) or is there enough of a mechanical difference between an impact wrench and an impact driver that this is impractical. I would think that 65 ft/lbs, or whatever is, would be enough to be useful in a lot of cases.

I kind of like the idea of owning something this size for both a drill and a tight location kind of wrench.

I use my PS40 for just about any task.

Since it is so dang handy I use it for a drill, screw driver and as a convenient substitute for my air ratchet and my small air impact.

You can control the power with the trigger, just takes a very little practice.

I can put a computer together with it without snapping any screws or pull an import car intake manifold.
.
While it will drive a 3/8 lag bolt 4 inches into a 4x4 (that's how I test cordless drivers) it is not quite as powerful as my full size Craftsman 19.2 volt impact gun.

But since it is about half the size/weight and carries nicely in the hip holster, I use it far more than any of the others.

The light is great. When you are under a dashboard, or behind a dryer having the light built in is worth a lot.


If I only owned one cordless impact/screwdriver it would be the Bosh PS40.

Now in a heavy industrial setting or a busy shop, it might not last as long as a big Makita, but it is sure more versatile and handy.

 

[eschoendorff]

Interesting....

And for just a few $$$ more...

http://www.acetoolonline.com/Bosch-10-8-Volt-Lithium-Ion-s/3275.htm

 

[Chris Adams]

Interesting....

And for just a few $$$ more...

http://www.acetoolonline.com/Bosch-10-8-Volt-Lithium-Ion-s/3275.htm

Or do what I did, I got my PS40 in a damaged box at Lowe's. 140 bucks.

That was about 8 months ago. Still use it every day.

 

[64merc]

I wish I had the PS40, but I only have the PS20. I got it for $65 so I don't feel too bad about it.

 

[eschoendorff]

I wish I had the PS40, but I only have the PS20. I got it for $65 so I don't feel too bad about it.

Could be worse, you could be stuck with this...


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94955

 

[NSXSOON]

I bought this Metabo last summer and have used it weekly ever since

http://cgi.ebay.com/METABO-POWER-GR...ryZ42276QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Best battery life of any tool I have regardless of battery type and torque output that blows away just about anything else in this class even with the 7.2V battery. This thing is no toy, it is built like a tank and has a full three year warranty. No light, that would be the only thing that would make this tool better. The above eBay seller was the best price I could find for it and well worth it IMHO.

The Bosch is only 80 in. lbs. of torque compared to 141 in. lbs. for the Metabo. Makes the Bosch look like a toy.

 

[64merc]

Could be worse, you could be stuck with this...


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94955

We got ourselves a real comedian here!!!

 

[Stuey]

Amazon has pretty decent prices on the Bosch drivers occasionally.

Don't forget that Lowes has a 15% off power tools promotion this week!!

 

[Major Ramifications]

eschoendorff,
That youtube video is cool. Now I REALLY want a PS-40 in addition to my PS-20.

 

[64merc]

eschoendorff,
That youtube video is cool. Now I REALLY want a PS-40 in addition to my PS-20.

I know, thanks a lot eschoendorff!!!

Hmm, this may be more attainable than I first thought. Do they sell just the tool itself (without the batteries)?

 

[Stuey]

While a few vendors sell the tool w/o batteries, I couldn't find one with a quick google. You could always buy one of the flashlight bodies as well, to use with your extra batteries. =)

 

[milkovich]

I haven't used the PS40 but the PS20 was a horse when we were wiring the shop. Way more power than a little tool that size should have.

 

[64merc]

I haven't used the PS40 but the PS20 was a horse when we were wiring the shop. Way more power than a little tool that size should have.

So it should probably handle hanging drywall right? By this I mean a sheet or two, not a whole house. I realize that, while the PS20 is strong, it is kinda slow. I say the lighter the better when I'm working with drywall.

 

[milkovich]

I would think so. We used it to hang conduit all day but those are only conduit straps every 4 or 5 feet. Still, we probably put 30 or 40 of those suckers all over the shop on one charge.

It's a hell of a lot easier to hold upside down on a ladder than an 18v cordless.

 

[64merc]

I would think so. We used it to hang conduit all day but those are only conduit straps every 4 or 5 feet. Still, we probably put 30 or 40 of those suckers all over the shop on one charge.

It's a hell of a lot easier to hold upside down on a ladder than an 18v cordless.

That's what I thought. See, I do a fair amount of work on relative's houses, so I was hoping to just take this little Bosch with me instead of my big ol' 18volt Bosch drill.

 

[JayL]

How about this one?

http://www.cpotools.com/drills/litheon_cordless_drills/ps10-2.html#

any feedbacks

 

[justinmc]

Tell us how you really feel!

Actually, I'm glad to get some real-life feedback. I am putting together a sort of spring shopping Snap On list and was sort of considering one of those drivers... looks like I'll save my money.

I was looking at the Snap-On too just for doing light interior work, etc. I knew there had to be something comparable/better for the $$ though. Looks like I've found it! Thanks for the thread!!

 

[chad s]

I was looking at the Snap-On too just for doing light interior work, etc. I knew there had to be something comparable/better for the $$ though. Looks like I've found it! Thanks for the thread!!

The Bosh is a better made tool than the snap on, no doubt, but the snap on is smaller. I keep the snap on, as well as a spare charged battery in my flip open clip board on job sites. Its that small. The battery charge last a long time too.

 

[LoneGunman]

If you buy the PS40 you can get a FREE PS20 from Bosch.

 

[oldno3fan]

http://www.boschtools.com/freepocketdriver/Documents/Free PS20 Rebate Form.pdf
try this link