Our friend Rick wrote to us about a problem he was having with his PS40-2. It seems he found out what happens when you use a straight bit in a quick change chuck.
I’ve got a little bit of a dilemma. So I had let my brother-in-law borrow my Bosch PS40-2 (The Impactor) When I gave [...]
You now have two shopping days left till Mother’s Day, but if you’ve put off getting her a present, don’t panic. We’ve said it before, and it bears repeating this year: Don’t settle for flowers or Sunday brunch for mom — if she has projects around the house or a hobby, give her some tools. [...]
The palm-sized driver category is opening up a bit more with the addition of this pint-sized Dremel Driver. A palm driver’s diminutive size and ease of operation appeal to people who dislike turning the occasional screw but don’t plan to pay out a ton of green for it. Given Dremel’s experience with small power tools, [...]
We’ve been fans of the sub-compact cordless power tool class since its inception a few years ago. It started with the PS20 10.8V Li-Ion and continues today with the newest PS50 Multi-X — or, as we like to call it, the little, blue, freight-train-looking Bosch. This tool can switch from cutting to grinding to sanding [...]
Over the last two years we’ve noticed that the PS20 — or GSR 10.8V, as it’s known across the pond — doesn’t have much problem moving off the shelf. However, a quick check of the Axminster site will put you face to face with the GSR 10.8V/free watch combo.
Since Bosch introduced the PS20 a few years ago, most of us who got our hands on one have lamented the fact that a flashlight wasn’t in the line-up. Bosch has now corrected that — and they’re also releasing the PS20-2A driver, the second gen of the original driver.
Tired of lugging that 18V monster drill/driver around just to drive small screws and assemble stuff? Bosch’s PS20 sub-compact driver has provided an alternative for the last few years, but it’s seen little competition.
Until now. Milwaukee’s new sub-compact is similar in size and claims slightly better specs. But we needed to see it – and [...]
Here’s another reason to dive into Bosch’s line of 10.8V cordless power tools: with the purchase of a PS10-2, PS20-2, or PS40-2, you can get a free PS20 via mail-in rebate. The free driver doesn’t come with a battery, but the various kits come with two. Shop wisely and you can turn your dream of [...]
Bosch has added a new halogen shop light to its line of 10.8V lithium-ion tools. Back in June we had Bosch’s ear, and we asked Toolmonger readers what you’d like to see in this line of compact yet powerful tools — Big Brother Bob seems to have listened. A compact light ranked high on the [...]
This week Hitachi announced their entry into the hotly-contested lithium-ion-powered micro driver market, the DB10DL. Driven by removable 10.8V batteries, it’ll deliver 88 in-lbs of torque — just a little more than that claimed by the ever popular Bosch PS20. Of course, we don’t yet know the speed at which Hitachi measured, but our guess [...]
I spotted Bosch’s PS20 Pocket Driver for just under $100 – with free standard shipping — at Amazon today. It’s rare to find this awesome tool for this price online or at “brick and mortar” stores. As a bonus, you can specify the standard shipping upgrade, which is superior to “free saver shipping” and shaves a few [...]
If you’re looking to buy a new cordless drill, now may be the time to do it. Lowe’s is currently offering a 10% discount on any in-stock cordless drill until 11/4/07. The promotion is available both in-store and online, and also includes some cordless screwdrivers — like Bosch’s kick-ass PS10, PS20, and PS40.
Mac announced this week that they, too, will soon ship a 10.8V lithium-ion driver to compete with the industry-first Bosch PS20 and Milwaukee’s recently-launched 12V sub-compact. Mac’s calling theirs a “screwdriver,” though, claiming 90 in-lbs of torque at an unspecified RPM. (Bosch claims 80 in-lbs at 600 RPM and Milwaukee claims 100 in-lbs at 500 RPM.)
Standard [...]
This week Milwaukee announced the first product in their new 12V sub-compact line: a tiny, high-torque driver aimed directly at electricians and other pros looking to put their mid-size drivers on a diet. Of course, with this launch Milwaukee clearly draws a bead on Bosch’s successful PS20 — offering the first competition in the still-brand-new sub-compact [...]
When you purchase $250, $500, or $750 of qualifying Bosch tools from Amazon right now, you get a free tool. $250 lands you the Bosch 1297DK 2A 1/4-sheet sander, $500 gets you the Bosch PS20-2 Lithium 10.8V Pocket Driver, and dropping a fat $750 scores a Bosch PB10-CD job site radio with CD Player. So if you’re [...]
Remember old-school Toolmonger that was all young, dumb and full of… vigor? So do we. Check out what we were discussing a year ago this week:
We did our first hands-on with Bosch’s PS20 “Pocket” driver — a tool that forever changed how we look at small drivers. The box said, “Drives 100+ 3″ wood screws. [...]
If you’ve been waiting for pricing on Bosch’s PS20 “Pocket Driver” to hit bottom, your wait may now be at an end. This morning we discovered the PS20-2 kit for $107.35 at Toolup.com. (It shows $113 — also a good deal — but discounts to the lower price when you add it to your cart.)
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Tool Talk #58: Flashlights & The Stanley/B&D Merger
Tool Talk #57: Tactical Knives & Adjusting Your Garage Door
Tool Talk #55: Returning Tools
Tool Talk #54: Shop Cabinet & Sean's New/Old Shopsmith
Tool Talk #53: Old Hardware Stores & Pocket Knives
Tool Talk #52: Listener Calls & Reader Projects
Tool Talk #51: DIY Wedding Rings & Heirloom Shopsmiths
One Beer Projects: Repairing Wood Surfaces
One Beer Projects: Fixing Simple Problems With Your Dryer
One Beer Projects: Winterizing/Storing Your Bike
One Beer Projects: De-Badging Your Truck
One Beer Projects: Staining Your Fence
One Beer Projects: Doing Your Own Brakes
One Beer Projects: Balancing Your A/C For The Summer
One Beer Projects: Installing A Dimmer Switch
Hands-On: Resurfacing A Tiny Anvil
Hands-On: Stanley Fat Max Lighted Level
Hands-On: Stanley Fat Max 16oz Hammer
Hands-On: Milwaukee M12 Power Port
Hands-On: Caterpillars Fix Wiggly Outlets For Good
Head 2 Head Hands-On: Bosch SPS10 vs LI3000 SmartDriver
Hands-On: Striker Magnetic LED Light
Hands-On: Dremel Duo Kit -- Dremel Driver
Budget Shop Truck Build, Part 5: Engine Teardown
Budget Shop Truck Build, Part 4: A New Transmission
Budget Shop Truck Build, Part 3: Building An Engine Stand
Budget Shop Truck Build, Part 2: Pulling The Engine
Budget Shop Truck Build, Part 1: The Truck
How-To: Cut Angles With A Circular Saw
Project Garage: Yukon Engine Swap (Part 5) -- Complete!
Project Garage: Yukon Engine Swap (Part 4) -- Installation!
Project Garage: Yukon Engine Swap (Part 3) -- Fabricating Engine Brackets
Project Garage: Yukon Engine Swap (Part 2) -- GM Performance Parts
How-To: Remove Stripped Screw Sans Extractor
How-To: DIY Airplane (Pietenpol Air Camper)
How-To: Make Perfect Saddle Cuts
How-To: Build A Wooden Combination Lock
How-To Question: Repair Drywall
How-To Question: Best Way To Hang Lights?
How-To: Build A Crib -- Part 1
How-To: Repair A Broken Ethernet Plug
