small gloat

[jussi]

I managed to pick up one of those 10.8V bosch impact drivers new in box for $85. I was so bummed none of my local Borgs would honor a copy of the receipt a few months back. It's no $60 but, I thought it was ok.

Also picked up a cordless 18V Dewalt reciprocating saw, drill, circular saw, 2 batteries and a charger for $50. They were an older model and pretty beat up though and the lever to change the blade on the reciprocating saw is broken. You need to use a screwdriver to unlock the blade.

[radhak]

small indeed. i am holding out for an impact driver in that price range but with more power. is the 10.8 volts good enough for you, hows it working?

As for cordless saws, I bought,tried and returned a cordless circ-saw last year. it would not cross-cut thru a 3/4" ply sheet without stalling. I think it was 19.2 volts; Like my saws corded - all the power i need . Have you used any of the kit yet?

[Uncle Cracker]

I have one of the Bosch 10.8's, and make no mistake, it's a workhorse. You will not be disappointed.

[germdoc]

I agree--the Bosch is one of my favorite tools.

A little slow for major drill work, but it will drill a pilot hole OK. Since I got it I hardly ever use any other drill. The light weight is a real benefit.

[LinuxRandal]

I managed to pick up one of those 10.8V bosch impact drivers new in box for $85. I was so bummed none of my local Borgs would honor a copy of the receipt a few months back. It's no $60 but, I thought it was ok.

You don't say WHERE!

I agree--the Bosch is one of my favorite tools.

A little slow for major drill work, but it will drill a pilot hole OK. Since I got it I hardly ever use any other drill. The light weight is a real benefit.

You use the impact as a drill, instead of using the drill?

[jonmulzer]

small indeed. i am holding out for an impact driver in that price range but with more power. is the 10.8 volts good enough for you, hows it working?

As for cordless saws, I bought,tried and returned a cordless circ-saw last year. it would not cross-cut thru a 3/4" ply sheet without stalling. I think it was 19.2 volts; Like my saws corded - all the power i need . Have you used any of the kit yet?

What brand was it and how long ago was this? I used to be skeptical of cordless circular saws also, and then I picked up a Craftsman cordless set on sale. I was just going to get a drill, but for just a little bit more, because of sales, I could get a whole set. The first time I got out the wee little saw I expected the worst and was massively impressed. Since that day, the last time my corded circular saw came out of the case was when I framed a shed and the time before that was helping to frame a house. Other than that, the little fellow has done everything I could possible have asked of it.

And I rip 3/4 ply all the time. My cordless saw is an exact 4" offset whereas my corded one is 5 + (almost 11/16's"), or something like that. My cordless makes the math a LOT easier when using a straightedge.

[jussi]

You don't say WHERE!




You use the impact as a drill, instead of using the drill?

From craigslist. Although as I say, it was still sealed in the box. For all I know he could have gotten it for the $60 price and resold it for a profit. Still a good buy for me though.

[germdoc]

You use the impact as a drill, instead of using the drill?

Yep, it's a little slow--doesn't have a fast-RPM mode. But if the drill bit is sharp it will drill through most materials.

I have a set of hex-end bits I use with the driver, easy to change out to a screwdriver bit.

[LinuxRandal]

Yep, it's a little slow--doesn't have a fast-RPM mode. But if the drill bit is sharp it will drill through most materials.

I have a set of hex-end bits I use with the driver, easy to change out to a screwdriver bit.

This goes out to all of you that do that. Do you notice the drill bits getting dull quicker or any other issues? I understand massonary bits are like this (hammer drill), but wonder the effects on an impact.

Thanks

[germdoc]

This goes out to all of you that do that. Do you notice the drill bits getting dull quicker or any other issues? I understand massonary bits are like this (hammer drill), but wonder the effects on an impact.

Thanks

I don't care, I have a Drill Doctor!

Seriously, haven't used it enough to notice. For serious drilling, I would still go with my 12-V DeWalt cordless, which has built a few decks in its day, or my corded B&D. However, for around-the-house or shop work--installing hinges, drawer slides, etc., I can't see any reason not to use the Bosch for drilling and driving.