Bosch PS-20

[JackLeg]

If any of you are considering buying an LI drill/driver, I highly recommend the Bosch PS-20. I have two, (one was my prize in the calendar contest) and the little boogers are truly amazing!

They are light, but POWERFUL! We drive a LOT of screws making outdoor stuff, and these things are so handy. Small, so you can get into places an 18v drill can't reach, but loads of torque.

The charger will charge your reserve battery long before the one you are using goes down. I'm quickly becoming a Bosch fan. I currently own a Bosch sliding miter saw, router, palm router, jig saw, RO sander, and they all do a great job.

Just an FYI.

 

[ashley_phil]

I completely agree. I bought mine just after the last IWF in Atlanta. I abo****ely love it!

 

[christopheralan]

I was wondering about that thing...

It looks really cool, but it didn't look like it had much power. Glad to hear. I have the Bosch Power Box Job Site Radio with CD player, and I love the thing. Aux input, roll cage, heavy duty, it charges batteries (including my 18v Skil batterys), and loud! I was courious how the rest of Bosch toos were.

"Honey. You can use it too..." :eusa_pray

 

[Ray Martin]

Lately, I've been driving loads of screws... and so I left a few hints for Santa to consider the PS-20. I thought it was good (Bosch stuff usually is) and now with NCWW endorsements, I think I've hinted to Santa correctly.

Ray

 

[mike_wood]

I was wondering how the non-standard chuck worked. Is it a disadvantage? I've been considering giving one to my son as a present but the lack of a standard chuck has made me hesitate.

I second the endorsement of Bosch. I have several machines and feel they are well built.

 

[ashley_phil]

I was wondering how the non-standard chuck worked. Is it a disadvantage? I've been considering giving one to my son as a present but the lack of a standard chuck has made me hesitate.

I second the endorsement of Bosch. I have several machines and feel they are well built.

In my opinion the chuck is a non-issue at worst and a great bonus at best. I use mine primarily for driving as it was intended. They are several sources for drill bits with hex drive ends. These all work in the driver and the only ones I've ever used were very cheap and didn't hold up well. Most of my drilling I do with my corded drill because it's just better at it.

I've also seen, but haven't purchased a hex shank mounted jacob style chuck that again would make it a non issue, but the drill will start to get long at that point, if you know what I mean.

The bonus is bit changes are a snap!

Overall it's a great option and for me it has been a non-issue. I've also noticed most bit sets sold now included the hex shanked bits.

 

[JackLeg]

IMHO, the quick change chuck is a big plus! Most bits and things that go in drills and screw driving tools now have the locking style shanks, I believe. The bits that come with Kreg jigs will fit right in.

We use the PS-20 for countersinking as well as driving screws.

I realize that it's not the answer for all uses, but it sure works well for us.

 

[Ray Martin]

Doesn't the PS-20 have the same chuck as tools like the Makita impact driver?
That would move it closer to being a 'standard', and therefore encourage bit manufacturers to produce bits for it.

Ray

 

[ashley_phil]

The bits brazed to the hex shanks tend to break. Most of the ones I've had have failed that way. Probably as much due to me asking them to do more than they should and tending to be a bull-rush through something mentality. If it ain't going I tend to force it. Not wise I know, I'm working on patience but don't have it yet.