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This is one of those tools that at first look you might think you don't really need, but if you do a lot of installation work you'll find this very useful for situations where any normal drill/driver just simply won't fit. I've used it to fasten conduit clamps above heating and air-conditioning ducts, drawer slides inside narrow cabinets, repairing equipment with very tight access to fasteners, and it works fine for normal use as well. I've also used it to quickly install all of the duplex outlets, switches and wall plates when I'm doing finish electrical work.The 10.8 volt version of this tool will also work with the new 12 volt batteries if you happen to have another small format Bosch tool that used them. By the way, I have the newer 12 volt version of this tool.
This is a full-sized, powerful drill/driver. Plus, it is reasonably small and light, so you will grab it for a lot of normal drilling and screw-driving tasks. What would make it better. The "clutch" isn't a conventional mechanical one and it takes a little getting used to, but it works.The angle feature is secure, the motor is smooth and powerful and everything seems well built.
Not fun, is it. Goodness knows how many times we all have reached into tight places to drive screws manually with ratchets or short screwdrivers. These are 1/4 inch hex shanks with indentations on them (note that some bits have very small indentations for use in other devices. Twist drill bits can't be bigger than the hex shank, so they are limited in size and that makes it less flexible than a dedicated drill.
You can get spade bits because they have build-in hex shanks. The angle-head feature works perfectly and while 0 and 90 degree angles are the most used, once in a while another angle is useful.This Bosch uses what they call Clic-Change bits. The ones for use in the Bosch are the bigger ones). They are available in every brand and every manufacturer makes drill/drivers that use these bits. A right-angle drill/driver is hard to do without.
Also, drills spin at high speed, while drivers are designed to operate at lower rpms. Bosch feels the primary use will therefore be to drive screws, and as a nut-driver. Of course, a 10.8-Volt driver isn't meant to drill huge holes through studs all day, but it does have enough power to actually do that.You will still need to have a conventional drill with a twist chuck to use all the bits you have now and will need for many tasks. The slow-start feature would seem to be more useful on big powerful tools like routers, but you get used to it and can use a light touch when needed. You pull the collar out, drop the bit in, and it is a quick and secure connection. The Bosch PS10-2 gets into those tight areas for tasks like attaching drawer slides. It is far from tiny, though, surprisingly big.
This is not a Bosch exclusive. Much nicer than wrestling with chucks.This is why they call these devices "drivers" instead of "drills". It is not at all like those little electric screwdrivers. It would be perfect if it had a a selectable impacting action.
I am a licensed electrician and utilize this screwdriver for almost everything. The batteries last forever and the tool's torque is phenomenal. I used to carry my DeWalt stuff with me for job estimates but now I carry this little tool because of its flexibility, power, and battery reserve. The cheapest place that I have found it is toolup.com.
I purchased this a little over a month ago to use at work (A/V installs and mobile electronics). I am very pleased with it. It has more power than I expected, and good battery life.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this driver. I'm unsure is this is by design or perhaps operator error, but it's not a primary consideration for me at this point.Overall, this is another great Bosch product. The feel of the grip and the ergonomics are excellent, as is the pivoting head that gives you the needed flexibility depending on the situation at hand. The caveats (probably kept me from awarding fice stars): 1) As indicated in other reviews, the torque setting doesn't seem to affect the overall torque delivered to the bit as one might expect; 2) there seems to be, under some conditions, a delay between depressing the trigger and the actual rotation of the bit. The 10.8 volts delivers what you expect. It doesn't in any way substitute for more powerful cordless tools for driving fasterners, but it comes in handy for tight spots and light duty applications, in my opinion.
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