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Bosch 33618 Brute Tough 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drill/Driver | List Price: $428.00
Discount Price: $202.50
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Brand: Bosch
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Unibody powertrain maintains alignment between clutch, gearbox, and motor for maximum durability
- Dura-shield housing protects tool from harsh job site conditions and impacts
- Two speed gearbox for high speed or high torque as needed
- Externally changeable brushes
- Ratcheting 1/2" single-sleeve chuck with carbide teeth for one handed operation
Durable and Smooth [Posted on 2005-09-16]
This drill is my favorite. It so smooth and refined that it makes drilling or screwing easy and fun. The great thing about this drill is that it is just one of the most durable drill on the market. I've purchased the 18 volt Dewalt drill and it unfortunately pales to the Bosch drill. Take for example, I accidentally dropped my drill from the top of my 8 foot step ladder onto a concrete foundation and it still worked just like new. My Dewalt on the otherhand is another story. I left my Dewalt drill on my toolbox which couldn't have been more than a foot high. My dog accidentally knocked it off and it cracked at the base where the battery is inserted. I couldn't believe it. A $200.00 drill that was supposedly heavy duty obviously was not the case. Like most professionals, I'm busy so I didn't bother trying to get it fixed but just made a point about not purchasing Dewalt products anymore. As for my future purchases, my first choice is Bosch.
RECONDITIONED [Posted on 2006-06-01]
It appears that (according to the CPO customer support) all CPO Bosch items sold through Amazon are reconditioned. Buyer Beware; Unless I missed the small print, I had not been aware that I purchased a reconditioned item until I received the package. The CPO representative looked up the item on Amazon & agreed with me. Needless to say they (CPO) did not give me a hard time about returning the item, however I need a NEW cordless drill, & I wasted weeks time waiting for this unknowingly reconditioned item to get to my house only to send it back. I will think twice about purchasing another item of this nature through Amazon. (one star rating reflects Amazons product description)
brute tough [Posted on 2007-07-28]
Have used this tool for a couple of years or so. It has survived multiple drops from 6' and 7' ladders onto concrete surfaces (I should be more careful,huh?) Managed to cook the batteries while working in 115 degree temps, my fault. Replaced them with the Blue Core batteries, now all the other Ni-Cad batteries on the job have job-security issues. At least the tools that use the red ones and the yellow ones. Can't see myself using other brands in the near future, these really are tough performers.
good performer [Posted on 2007-09-22]
i have had my bosch brute for a couple of years and it is a BRUTE! it handles tough jobs and has been dropped more times than a football at a Saints game. the battery life is very good and there is plenty of power...i used it for steel stud framing for a long time until i switched to impact drivers. now i mainly use the Brute for fastening TEK5 screws into thick red iron and screwing stud and track into purlins. it is a very strong and reliable drill. if i need to take one tool on a job for drilling and running fasteners...this is it
piece junk [Posted on 2008-01-22]
Ok here is why to stay away from this company. Work for a utility company so wife bought the 24v version for me as a fathers day gift. Had it a whole week and the lock ring assembly blew apart while in a customers home. Took it back to Menards and they had to saw my bit off the drill. They replaced it and a month later the exact same thing happened to the replacement. So Bosch offering an "old drill" trade in on their site a while back. I email them to ask if they trade up their own junk explaining what happened with the other ones. No reply no "were sorry you paid $180 for our junk sure send it in" yeah right just no reply at all. I will never buy another tool with their name on it. Some may ask did I buy the right strength drill. My answer: it was supposed to be the industrial grade model. The only thing good is their fast battery charger. However what is a good battery worth without the drill working and in one piece.
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