They don’t have the broadest lineup but they continue to develop high-quality, technically advanced precision tools for trade and industry professionals. Bosch 12V Power Toolsīosch has built its reputation on being innovators in the power tool market. That sounds great, let’s see if they deliver. Both are designed to be versatile, lightweight, and compact intended to make overhead work and getting into dark, tight spaces a little easier. We’ve updated the scores to reflect the Bosch PS32’s performance in our recent Best 12V Cordless Drill Shootout.Today we look at two new Bosch 12V Power Tools, a 3/8″ Hammer Drill/Driver, and a 1/4″ Hex Two-Speed Screwdriver. This review was originally published on April 18, 2014. PS22-02 12V Max EC Brushless Hex Drill/Driver PS32-02 12V Max EC Brushless Drill/Driver With what is available on the market today, I think you’ll be hard pressed to find a better option for a lightweight, well-balanced, 12-volt cordless drill/driver. I really appreciated the increased run time of the 2 amp-hour 12V battery thanks to the efficiency of the brushless motor.
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Seeing that you can opt to simply not install it, I don’t see that as a negative. Really, the only thing I found that I didn’t like was the bit holder. The single sleeve chuck on the Bosch 12V Brushless PS32-02 drill provided positive grip and was easy to use, as was the hex-chuck on the Bosch 12V PS22-02 driver.
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The torque clutch on both the drill and driver are easy to use and provides consistent results, but the surface can be slick in dusty or damp conditions making the adjustment a bit challenging. The variable trigger allows infinite speed control from dead slow to near 1300 rpm. The two gear ranges provide extra control and some extra power in the low range – though I found there was plenty of power for most tasks in the high range.
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The new 2 amp-hour battery seems to last forever before needing to be charged, with my batteries charging in about 80 minutes from dead flat to a full charge.
The brushless motor paired with full metal gear drive ran smoothly and quietly and provided plenty of power even when really pushing to get through heavy gauge steel. Both tools performed admirably in each task. I tested the drill and driver in a variety of materials, installing treated fence pickets and hanging gates, securing conduit brackets in brick, removing and replacing metal roofing panels, and drilling through sheet metal, quarter-inch steel, and three-eighths inch aluminum. Now let’s take a look at how they performed. Overall, the Bosch 12V brushless tools appeared to be well designed and well built. I ended up not installing it on the drill so I would be able to use my other hand on the back for some extra push power to get through tough materials.
While it holds 4 bits just fine, it seems clumsy hanging off the back of the tool and easily catches on clothes, tool belts, etc. The bit holder, however, seems like an afterthought. It is heavy steel and not spring loaded so it clips and unclips from the belt easily, and its location makes the tool easy to grab. Each tool comes with an extra battery and and charger, allowing you to work essentially continuously without having to purchase any accessories.Īlso included with each Bosch 12V Brushless tool kit are 3 driver bits, a quick change hex adapter, a belt clip, and bit holder that can be installed by popping a plastic plug off of the back of the tool and attaching either or both with the included screw. In addition, the Bosch tools are the most compact and well balanced 12 volt drill and driver I have held. 10 oz., making them some of the lightest tools (if not the lightest tools) in their class. Overall 12V Cordless Drill Ranking: 1st placeĬheck out test methods and overall results here!īosch 12V Brushless Drill Driver Features Considering that some of the drills we tested in our recent shootout have had the benefit of newer technology, the Bosch’s 1st place finish is pretty impressive. What’s even more interesting about this drill is that we originally reviewed it back in late 2014, meaning that it has been on the market for the last 5 years.
It’s that all-around combination that sets it apart it what was really a tight race from top to bottom. Truth be told, the Bosch PS32 12V Drill doesn’t have a really weak spot in its game. It’s extremely compact and lightweight, with great speed and torque output as well.
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