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.

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It’s difficult to make bits seem fresh and exciting, but Bosch is working it the best they can.  Personally I’d have liked to see them in capes, jumping off buildings or stopping bullets, but the new DareDevil bits are mean-looking and Bosch claims they cut cleaner and faster than previous spade bits — I guess that’s good, too.

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Bosch has announced a new entry in its corded power tool lineup: the RS35 reciprocating saw.  With this one they’re shooting for pros and contractors who need big, bruising power to tear into demo work all day. The saw sports a 15A motor and adjustable orbital action — a good start for guys who need a lot of grunt in a saw.

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The walls at the local big box will soon be a touch more crowded in the mid-range power tool area — Bosch is releasing 14.4V and 18V additions to their Litheon line, which last year only covered the 12V and 36V niches.

The lineup will include a drill and hammer drill in both the 14.4V and 18V formats, to launch in October of 2008 — pricing should be available soon.  Also keep your eyes open later in the fall for an 18V circular saw, an 18V reciprocating saw, and an 18V heavy-duty jobsite flashlight.  Bosch says all the tools in this system will be fully compatible with both FatPack and SlimPack battery designs.

Between now and Christmas we’ll probably see more action in the mid-range Li-Ion market, with this being one of the first salvos fired. We’ll keep you updated with further word on pricing and the hard release dates when we find out more.

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This has to be a mistake, so don’t blame me if the price isn’t honored: Buy.com is listing this Bosch Silver and Deming 8-pc. drill bit set (BL0008) for only $23 with shipping. The next lowest price on these is $67, so it’s either a misprint or a smoking deal!

Bosch Drill Bit Set [Buy.com]
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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.

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Amazon is selling this Bosch 6.5A 1/2″ drill for $89, with free shipping. The drill delivers 525 watts of power with 375 inch-pounds of torque, and it spins up to 850 RPM, good for most high-speed applications. It features a two-finger trigger, a 360-degree auxiliary handle, and a metal housing for added toughness. Bosch hardens the jaws of the keyed 1/2″ chuck for heavy-duty drilling.

6.5A 1/2″ Drill [Bosch]
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Street Pricing [Google Products]

Pull the trigger and the drill spins; release the trigger and the drill spins. I can see that being a recall. Bosch advises “Stop using immediately” if you own their hammer drill model 1191VSRK. Even if yours hasn’t malfunctioned yet, you might consider contacting Bosch — and if it starts running as soon as you plug it in, you should absolutely call them.

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With so many worthy belt sanders on the market, it’s hard to go wrong, but also hard to choose between them all — the choice of accessories available for a particular model can sometimes swing the purchasing decision. Both DeWalt and Bosch offer belt sanders that can be used in their traditional manner or, with the aid of accessories, converted into bench tools.

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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 double-fisted PS20 action into a reality.  The deal is valid from May 15 to July 15, 2008.

Rebate Form [Bosch]
Bosch 10.8V Litheon Street Pricing [Google Products]

We hadn’t paid a great deal of attention to Bosch’s quick change hole saw system until we saw it in action on their website. The sweet video demo displays what the quick change system is all about.

From what we saw, it’s pretty simple to snap in a new cup to whatever pilot bit is already loaded into the adapter, so you’re ready to go in no time flat. Of course, you could always carry around a bunch of hole saws with the pilot bits already in them, and re-chuck them when you want a different size — but this seems faster.

The complete quick change hole saw system will run you around $110.

Quick Change Hole Saw System [Bosch]
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Bosch is expanding their SpeedWave line of wheels with the addition of a 7-1/4” blade with a diamond arbor knockout — it works well with an angle grinder, and also with any worm-drive circular saw.

It features the same highlights as other blades in the line, including a wave-shaped ridge along both sides of each segment, to reduce blade friction and drag. The streamlined design also helps clear dust faster for better overall performance. Though they’re designed for cutting cured and reinforced concrete, brick and masonry materials, and roofing tile, they’ll also get through wood without much difficulty.

No confirmed word on what the new 7-1/4” blades will run — but looking at the 7″ variety as a guide, numbers north of $100 aren’t out of the question.

SpeedWave Diamond Blade [Bosch]

Bosch is set to roll out the new generation of their Brute Tough line this year. Bosch says the new generation is faster and more powerful than its predecessors.  Also, the new Brute Toughs will feature a couple of kickers, like a newly designed 1/2″ metal chuck on the drills — it’s designed to give you a better grip and to be easier to lock down.

We’re interested to see how the revamped line fares against its competitors in the same class, but we’re more interested in how the new and improved metal chuck works. We’re hoping it feels like our shop-favorite V28 chuck in strength and grip. If that’s the case, then the new Brute line will be a tough contender in its class, considering the already stout list of features.

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For all the right-handed guys out there who’ve long suffered with a left-handed circ-saw, Bosch now makes a saw for you. Available soon, the new CS5 prominently features the blade on the left side of the unit to provide a good sightline for all the pros out there who desire it.

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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 wish-list; now that we’ve got one, we have eight more tools to look forward to in 2008.

The FL10 compact halogen light features a six-position neck and an adjustable-focus beam. The 10V batteries give it some heft. You can buy the light at Amazon for about $15 without a battery. Also, some stores are offering it as a freebie when you buy the Bosch PS20-2 pocket driver kit.

With a free light and the promise of eight new tools this year, this might be the time to go out and get yourself a new toy.

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Early last year I started looking around for a decent palm sander, because after building numerous bookcases and other wood projects, my arms ached like hell. I’d tried other models in the past, and found many of them difficult to control, which led to mixed results in use. After lots of pawing at display models, I decided to try the Bosch 5″ random orbit model — and discovered why so many pros love this model. Read on past the jump to find out why it’s one of our favorite tools of 2007.

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Though it may just look like an odd level, Bosch’s Miter Finder calculates angles within 0.05 degrees. And once you’ve measured an angle within a gnat’s whisker, it tells you what angle to cut for trim installation. That’s not hard with flat molding, but if you want to cut compound angles while keeping the trim flat on the saw, the Miter Finder will do that, too. That means you won’t have to fiddle with crown jigs on your miter saw, and you’ll still get a good fit.

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