Bosch PS40-2A 10.8V Impact Driver w/Holster

List Price: $357.00 Discount Price: $149.94

Features:

• Powerful Hammer and Anvil System Produces 800 in/lbs of torque [benefit]
• High Performance Motor and All Metal Gears Deliver 1,800 RPM and 3,000 BPM for fast fastening
• Compact and Lightweight Only 6/12 in length, just 2.2 lbs
• Hex Quick Change Chuck Instantly change from drill bits to driving bits
• Bright LED Work Light Three LED lights in the front end of the tool for optimum lighting

Customer Reviews:

Bosch Impact driver is great! [Posted on 2008-02-25]
I saw this tool demo'd at my local Woodworker show but was still wondering if the price was too much. Amazon sellers beat the "show" price by over $10 plus free shipping! Anyway this impact driver excels at driving all types of screws. If you need a drill this won't double as a drill because of the impact drive but man it'll drive screws all day long on the Li-on battery plus not wear our your grip or your arm holding it.

One caution - if you haven't used impact drivers before it sounds strange when it really starts cranking but it's working. Also be carefull about going full trigger until you get used to it or you may find yourself driving the screw right through something on way in too far. It has power to spare but you limit the torque by how much power you apply on the trigger.

battery is not suitable for work in wintertime [Posted on 2008-02-28]
full charged battery doesn't work outside when the temperature is lower then
25F.IF YOU WANT TO USE IT OUTSIDE IN THE WINTER ,DO NOT BUY IT.

Nearly Perfect [Posted on 2008-02-29]
I install Blinds, Shades, and Shutters nearly every day. In an average day I drive 100 screws varying from a #6 X 3/4" to a #10 X 3" at eye level or overhead. I have owned the PS20 since they first came out ($300) because size and weight really make a difference at the end of a long week. Besides size and weight, the things I like about it are; the battery lasts for several days, the LED, and the instant torque control via the finger switch. What I don't like is the low RPM and the fact that when the batteries get cold, they don't work. When the PS40 came out I read it's reviews and was turned off by the constant mention of the impact noise, but I finally gave up and purchased one. Yes, the noise is an issue but not as much as I expected. The thing I like most about it is the RPM, I can chuck a small drill bit or a VIX bit (not recommended by Bosch) and not have to carry a second drill motor. I also really like the higher RPM because driving a screw faster decreases fatigue (the impact feature also really decreases felt torque in my wrist). The only things I don't like are the previously mentioned cold battery issue, less control of the torque, and impact noise. The cold battery issue is easily resolved by moving my tool bag from my van to my shop at the end of the day (also limits possible theft), the torque control issue just takes a little more attention, and the noise is off set by it's speed. As I said in the title, this tool is nearly perfect. Thanks Bosch.

Great tool [Posted on 2008-03-27]
This is a great tool to use especially in my line of work in cabinetry,and the battery does last because of the way this driver drives fasteners,it is not as heavy on power.It will drive fine screws all the way up to heavy fasteners.It is fast in undoing fixings too.Highly Recommended.

Bosch Impact Driver [Posted on 2008-05-08]
This little giant is perfect for the average homeowner. Yes, it doesn't have the power of an 18 volt mega driver, but it's about one tenth the size and weight and it will drive just about anything up to and including 4 inch lag screws into spruce timbers. And the LD light is very handy. Buy the whole kit including the holster and get a DeWalt conversion chuck and you only need one tool around the house for drilling and screwing. The extra lithium battery in the kit charges fast enough so that you can work all day if you're so inclined.

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