Comments on: Preview: Bosch’s 10.8V Impactor http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:57:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: sveta http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-172845 sveta Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:32:08 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-172845 Nice site its very interesting site! your site is fantastic. Nice site its very interesting site! your site is fantastic.

]]> By: Chuck Cage http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-29480 Chuck Cage Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:24:48 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-29480 MikeR: We're testing one right now, and it indeed has a light. In fact, it has a better light than the PS20 -- you're gonna love how they handle it. MikeR: We’re testing one right now, and it indeed has a light. In fact, it has a better light than the PS20 — you’re gonna love how they handle it.

]]> By: MikeR http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-29201 MikeR Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:20:25 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-29201 It doens't look like the Impactor has a light on it, can anyone confirm? The light is one of the things I like alot on the PS20 vs the PS10 It doens’t look like the Impactor has a light on it, can anyone confirm? The light is one of the things I like alot on the PS20 vs the PS10

]]> By: thedcdude http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-29152 thedcdude Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:09:26 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-29152 Great looking tool. I wish they would put a clip for onboard bit storage though. Great looking tool. I wish they would put a clip for onboard bit storage though.

]]> By: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Toolmonger’s Top 5: The Week in Tools http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-23468 Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Toolmonger’s Top 5: The Week in Tools Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:27:42 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-23468 [...] Preview: Bosch’s 10.8V Impactor If you liked the Pocket Driver and the I-Driver, you’re going to love Bosch’s “Impactor.”  It’s not much bigger than the Pocket Driver, but delivers a whopping 800 in-lbs of impact torque to drive even the toughest fasteners.  And like Bosch’s other 10.8V tools, it’s light and compact. [...] [...] Preview: Bosch’s 10.8V Impactor If you liked the Pocket Driver and the I-Driver, you’re going to love Bosch’s “Impactor.”  It’s not much bigger than the Pocket Driver, but delivers a whopping 800 in-lbs of impact torque to drive even the toughest fasteners.  And like Bosch’s other 10.8V tools, it’s light and compact. [...]

]]> By: Phillip http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22740 Phillip Sat, 17 Feb 2007 03:17:24 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22740 AWESOME!! The line starts right behind me... I hope Bosch does well these and adds many additional tools to the 10.8 volt line. I'd like to see a combo kit and sign me up for a light if they ever make it. Phil AWESOME!!
The line starts right behind me…

I hope Bosch does well these and adds many additional tools to the 10.8 volt line. I’d like to see a combo kit and sign me up for a light if they ever make it.
Phil

]]> By: Patrick Fitzgerald http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22346 Patrick Fitzgerald Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:42:30 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22346 Alright that's all I can stand, the PS10 is going on my wishlist. Luckily my birthday is in one week. Alright that’s all I can stand, the PS10 is going on my wishlist. Luckily my birthday is in one week.

]]> By: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Update: Bosch PS40 “Impactor” Specs http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22339 Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Update: Bosch PS40 “Impactor” Specs Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:36:26 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22339 [...] Preview: Bosch’s 10.8V “Impactor” [Toolmonger, of course] [...] [...] Preview: Bosch’s 10.8V “Impactor” [Toolmonger, of course] [...]

]]> By: Chuck Cage http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22331 Chuck Cage Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:05:46 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22331 Roscoe: You're gonna love it. We've got a PS10 here, and it's actually a better driver than the PS20. The -10 makes a lousy drill, though, for the same reason it makes such a kick-ass driver: the shape. So if you're going to do mostly driving, the -10 is your baby. You'd have to pry mine from my cold, dead fingers. :) And you know by now that I generally don't lavish that kind of praise on a tool. Roscoe: You’re gonna love it. We’ve got a PS10 here, and it’s actually a better driver than the PS20. The -10 makes a lousy drill, though, for the same reason it makes such a kick-ass driver: the shape. So if you’re going to do mostly driving, the -10 is your baby.

You’d have to pry mine from my cold, dead fingers. :) And you know by now that I generally don’t lavish that kind of praise on a tool.

]]> By: MikeSac http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22329 MikeSac Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:03:06 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22329 Please hurry with testing, I don't think I can stop myself from buying this one. Please hurry with testing, I don’t think I can stop myself from buying this one.

]]> By: Roscoe http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22326 Roscoe Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:57:49 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22326 It's finally happened- Toolmonger is going to cost me money. I went to Home Depot this morning and handled the box for the PS10. I have got to have one of these! Until this post, I was thinking I could be happy with the Skil or B&D- no more. I wonder if the wife would let me treat myself to a late Valentine's Day gift. I should have gotten her nicer flowers.... It’s finally happened- Toolmonger is going to cost me money. I went to Home Depot this morning and handled the box for the PS10. I have got to have one of these! Until this post, I was thinking I could be happy with the Skil or B&D- no more. I wonder if the wife would let me treat myself to a late Valentine’s Day gift. I should have gotten her nicer flowers….

]]> By: Crispy http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22060 Crispy Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:03:40 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22060 I use the PS20 everyday at work in car audio installs and its my prized possession. I heard about all three drivers mentioned here, the IXO2, the Smartdriver, and the PS20. I was going to go with the IXO2 but at the last moment I went with PS20. I'm so glad I did. The 2 batterys come in handy during my work day, especially with a 30 minute charge time. The clutch allows me to dial back the driver so I'm not breaking people's dashing driving in screws. Plus the driver has quite a bit of torque to it. I'm afraid if I had went with another mini driver it simply wouldn't have been powerful enough. That and the varible speed trigger on the PS20 is also very handy. The other drivers have either on or off triggers as I understand. I use the PS20 everyday at work in car audio installs and its my prized possession. I heard about all three drivers mentioned here, the IXO2, the Smartdriver, and the PS20. I was going to go with the IXO2 but at the last moment I went with PS20. I’m so glad I did.

The 2 batterys come in handy during my work day, especially with a 30 minute charge time. The clutch allows me to dial back the driver so I’m not breaking people’s dashing driving in screws. Plus the driver has quite a bit of torque to it. I’m afraid if I had went with another mini driver it simply wouldn’t have been powerful enough. That and the varible speed trigger on the PS20 is also very handy. The other drivers have either on or off triggers as I understand.

]]> By: Chuck Cage http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22034 Chuck Cage Thu, 15 Feb 2007 03:09:36 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22034 Chris: The Kobalt [<a href="http://toolmonger.com/2006/07/20/the-kobalt-36v-li-ion-cordless-screwdriver/" target="_blank">link</a>] is identical to a $15 "Chicago Electric" version at HF [<a href="http://toolmonger.com/2006/07/25/another-inexpensive-li-ion-cordless-screwdriver/" target="_blank">link</a>], and they're both cheap knockoffs of Skil's iXO [<a href="http://toolmonger.com/2006/07/08/hands-on-the-skil-ixo-palm-sized-cordless-screwdriver/" target="_blank">Hands-On</a>], iXO2 [<a href="http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/12/hands-on-skil-ixo2-lithium-ion-driver/" target="_blank">Hands-On</a>] or B&D's SmartDriver [<a href="http://toolmonger.com/2006/07/19/hands-on-the-black-and-decker-li3000-smartdriver/" target="_blank">Hands-On</a>] -- none of which are comparable to the PS20.  They're more "cordless screwdrivers" than drivers. I can see not wanting to spend $125 for a driver, but having tested all three for TM, I can tell you that the PS20's in a different class altogether. It's by far the most powerful small driver we've tested. Chris: The Kobalt [link] is identical to a $15 “Chicago Electric” version at HF [link], and they’re both cheap knockoffs of Skil’s iXO [Hands-On], iXO2 [Hands-On] or B&D’s SmartDriver [Hands-On] — none of which are comparable to the PS20.  They’re more “cordless screwdrivers” than drivers.

I can see not wanting to spend $125 for a driver, but having tested all three for TM, I can tell you that the PS20’s in a different class altogether. It’s by far the most powerful small driver we’ve tested.

]]> By: nrChris http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22010 nrChris Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:32:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-22010 Very nice looking--that whole Li-Ion of whatever they're calling it series is pretty hot. Although for the money I won't be in that market anytime soon. Lowes offers a Kobalt driver that looks like the PS20, and at $25 the price is right. Very nice looking–that whole Li-Ion of whatever they’re calling it series is pretty hot. Although for the money I won’t be in that market anytime soon. Lowes offers a Kobalt driver that looks like the PS20, and at $25 the price is right.

]]> By: Jeff T http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-21995 Jeff T Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:58:24 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-21995 Oh HELL YEAH! I have the pocket driver and thought it would be *killer* as a little mini impact with the higher revvs and all - right on Bosch! (In other news: have you guys seen the new Makita LXT impact-drill-hammerdrill in one tool yet? Looks nuts, though I like this little Bosch. Oh HELL YEAH!

I have the pocket driver and thought it would be *killer* as a little mini impact with the higher revvs and all - right on Bosch!

(In other news: have you guys seen the new Makita LXT impact-drill-hammerdrill in one tool yet? Looks nuts, though I like this little Bosch.

]]> By: Paul http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-21956 Paul Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:59:20 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/14/preview-boschs-108v-impactor/#comment-21956 This looks so sexy I well nevermind, I want one surgically attached to the end of my arm! This looks so sexy I well nevermind, I want one surgically attached to the end of my arm!

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