Bosch PSB 18 LI-2 Cordless Lithium Ion Hammer Drill
Bosch PSB 18 LI-2 Cordless Lithium Ion Hammer Drill
The PSB 18 LI-2 Cordless 2-Speed Combination Drill really delivers good results in drilling, hammer drilling and screw driving. The package of this tool comes with complete 18 Volt Lithium-Ion Battery and one hour charging station. Bosch PSB 18 LI-2 Cordless Lithium Ion Hammer Drill is very handy, the most handy comparing it to the other class, because of the tool being lightweight and with compact design. There are different torque settings that provide the fingertip control for all the screw. The Lithium-Ion batteries is always ready to use and battery life last long because of the Electronic Cell Protection.
Product Features:
- Power4all’ System – which means that the battery can be used with other tools in the system
- 2-speed high performance planetary gearbox – gives high power and high speed for the first and second gear that make sure of the superior power transfer and high running capabilities
- Lithium Ion Technology – Can be used and charged whenever needed, no need to wait for the battery to dry out to be properly charged.
Bosch PSB 18 LI-2 Cordless 18 Volt Hammer Drill, 1 x Li-Ion Battery
The users have positive feedbacks with the PSB 18 LI-2 Cordless 2-Speed Combination Drill. They did not have any regrets buying this drill as it will do whatever you expect it to do. The Lithium Ion Battery is really good and you can get a NiCad in a cheaper price. The hand held drill is very easy to use and the users like it. The ability to adjust the settings of the torque is really a great feature of this drill.
There is one commenter who is just concerned of the trigger. He explained that when you take your finger off the trigger, it will stop right away. The sudden stop has an effect with the loosening of the keyless chuck as it falls out. Another user said that they have to re-design the tool as it felt brittle and looks cheap and kind of nasty. The design matters to buyers as first impressions last, so whatever they see the first time they see it will affect not unless they are able to try to use the tool.
Overall, we can recommend the PSB 18 LI-2 Cordless 2-Speed Combination Drill because of its cheap price and good battery life. The drill itself is easy to use because of its lightweight. The torque settings also are a great advantage because of different options for the screw. One thing that the designer should review is the structure and design of the hammer drill as it greatly affects the buyer’s first impression with the tool. Designers may consider re-designing the tool to attract more buyers.
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Nearly perfect ….,
This was a surprise; the features of what is a very small hand held drill were very good. First off it has the ability to adjust torque. Not only for screwing things in like a hand held screwdriver but it also has the adjustable feature for the main drill itself.
I had a project coming up to bolt a cabinet to a garage wall and the concrete floor. The battery lasted throughout the project and when drilling through brickwork made light work of things. However it was when I came to the concrete floor that the drill struggled. First off the hammer action was simply not robust enough to go through concrete and neither to be honest was the motor which got hot rapidly. The other feature that concerned me was the additional supporting handle. This is not fitted or screwed in like it is on my Bosch Heavy Duty drill so you can put some weight onto it, no, this is actually a collar you slip on and then tighten. To be honest I was aware of the handle bowing and although the collar only moved a little I was aware that if it broke or slipped off I’d have some very sore knuckles. Eventually after completing one bolt hole in the floor I gave the drill a rest and picked up my Bosch and set to the task again. The Bosch took around a third of the time and I did not feel at any point it was struggling. However, that said the Bosch is a mains fed monster and is built like a tank. My final conclusion was more favourable than it may appear from the review. I will probably use this drill for virtually everything from now on. After all, how often do you need to go through poured concrete? Everything else this is perfect !!!
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|Ken has a new toy. A review by my hubby i.e. someone who might actually know what he’s talking about (as opposed to me!),
First impressions of this cordless drill were more to do with the case to be honest. Such a large plastic case for what is actually a fairly physically small drill and lots of wasted space to boot. Maybe the Bosch packaging designers need to have a rethink as it does seem to swamp the product itself and just seems a bit OTT.
The instructions seemed reasonably clear and concise. No real issues there to be honest, other than do we really need another manual for the battery charger base? Especially as the drill instructions were so concise.
The charger base was wide and supportive of the battery pack, however it seemed light and flimsy and I am unsure how robust it will prove to be. In addition it was a bit of a fiddle trying to get the battery mounted properly, there does seem to be a bit of a knack to it, although I have no doubt that practice will make perfect. On the plus side, the charging cycle wasn’t excessive in duration and the LED indicator was bright and clear, giving no doubt as to how the charging cycle was progressing. I have had cordless drills that were so much easier to place onto the charger base, but you couldn’t clearly see the charging display. Bit of a trade off I suppose.
The drill had a screwdriver bit already in place. It seemed to be of reasonable quality but most manufacturers provide a small selection of bits. Just supplying one was a bit (no pun intended) mean.
Ok, onto the drill itself. Visually it appeared reasonably small and compact. It feels stable in the hand and initially seemed very well put together using quality plastics, etc. Closer inspection and subsequent use caused me to rethink that in a couple of areas. The keyless chuck (or tool holder) was light to use and felt secure in operation, however, the actual material used in construction felt brittle, not overly durable and a bit cheap to be honest. Setting the torque requirement and operating mode was a doddle, but the actual material again felt cheap and a bit nasty. This was even more evident on the mechanical switch for the gear selection. Nice idea without a doubt and easy’ish to adjust, but the push/slide switch, felt flimsy and gave me concern as to how durable it would be. I didn’t envisage it lasting too long if the drill/switch is to be subjected to moderate to heavy use.
The operation of the drill couldn’t have been easier. It is certainly very powerful, easily adjustable, with a wide variety of torque settings, etc. The soft start is a very useful facility and worked really well. Top marks there! I also loved the work light mounted into the base of the drill, it’s not just a gimmick it really did make a difference. Nice touch indeed. The battery condition indicator lights are another useful function.
In use, the drill performed very well indeed, its lightness and ergonomic design made a refreshing change, it was comfy to use, didn’t weigh a ton and didn’t feel clumsy at all. It performed totally without fault throughout all of the tasks demanded of it and the motor seems plenty powerful for most domestic uses.
A great drill in my opinion and I’d give it an overall 4 ½ stars.
It would have been a genuine 5 stars if it hadn’t been for the overly spacious case, a flimsy and brittle feel to the plastics used in the switches, etc and possible concerns as to how robust that gear selection switch will prove to be in particular. See beyond these issues though and you will have an excellent bit of kit.
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|Great drill, great screwdriver,
I agonised over the choice between this and Bosch PSR 18 LI 2 Cordless Lithium Ion Drill/Driver. The fact is that most of the time I want a screwdriver and now and then a drill. Clearly the screwdriver will drill too etc, but I wanted hammer action. Anyway, I went for the Hammer Drill.
I needn’t have worried. The Hammer Drill allows very precise action when used in screwdriver mode, loads of torque, and nice torque control. You won’t stall this baby. What you point it at, it will drive!
The drill is good too and the hammer action does all it should. In the past I have always felt that cordless drills were a bit feeble; this one is not.
The lithium ion battery is very good. You can get NiCads cheaper, but I really would recommend the extra expenditure. I have a very nice Ryobi cordless screwdriver, now rendered almost useless by its totally floppy NiCads.
I would mention one negative. When you take your finger off the trigger, the action stops very suddenly. I guess it has a brake. This very sudden arrest does have the effect, on mine, of loosening the keyless chuck, and after a few times the bit can fall out. Don’t know how general this problem is. I thought about deducting a star, but love this gadget just a little too much to do that.
>> Updated 25 March 2011 << Still love this gadget; I work it hard almost daily and it’s ready for more. But the problem of the keyless chuck coming loose is still with me. I’ve got used to it, but can’t kid myself that it’s not a nuisance.
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