Bosch Professional GSB-2-Li-Plus
Powerful, high performance combi drill with compact design and low weight to aid handling. Features electronic cell and motor protection against overload, overheating and deep discharge, increasing the lifetime of both battery and motor. Supplied with blow-moulded carry case and charger.
Only if you need the bigger battery I would guess. You'd need to have a lot of screws to screw though.
Dinnie to mandrei74
12 Jul 164#7
Personally, I'd go for two (albeit smaller capacity) batteries as:
1. The smaller capacity batteries are lighter and therefore you'd be more agile with the drill and won't get arm/hand fatigue.
2. The smaller capacities are quicker to charge.
3. You can have one battery on charge whilst using the other in a drill. If you only have one battery then it is game over (but yes, drill time will be longer with the higher capacity battery).
ameerahmed to mandrei74
13 Jul 162#10
It's only worth getting the 4 Ah if you'll be using it on a daily basis such as being in the construction trade on tools. Otherwise, this package is better for the keen DIYer.
Good make and will last a while.
summerof76
12 Jul 164#8
Fantastic deal Penny, heat added :smiley: I'm doing a hell of a lot of DIY atm :laughing:
superfamiking
13 Jul 16#9
Great drill for the diy'er but not professionals
I'm a locksmith and gave this drill a try when it was £99 as me dewalt batteries were failing. It's nice and light and the batteries hold a decent charge but it just isn't powerful enough for anything other than being a screwdriver or some light drilling work.
For around the house i imagine it'll be good enough for most people but mine is now in the van as a backup and i've had to buy a proper dewalt replacement.
gabrielmandu to superfamiking
13 Jul 16#11
Not sure why you found that. The torque on these is something like 67Nm so plenty. I have one (Dynamic series) and so far have not been able to defeat it. Great piece of kit.
On a slightly different note, once bought make sure you register it on the Bosch website for the 3 yr wattanty.
Daintree
13 Jul 16#12
I am sure this is the one I got last time if was on offer. fantastic drill and having the two batterys is very handy. powerful for most jobs. it did struggle with 200ml screws into railway sleepers until I pre drilled the hole with a small wood bit.
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Powerful, high performance combi drill with compact design and low weight to aid handling. Features electronic cell and motor protection against overload, overheating and deep discharge, increasing the lifetime of both battery and motor. Supplied with blow-moulded carry case and charger.
2 x 1.5Ah Li-Ion Batteries
2-Speed Variable & Reverse
50min Charger
13mm Auto-Lock Chuck
21 Torque Settings + Drill + Hammer
All-Metal Gearbox
Electric Brake
Soft-Grip Handle
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BOSCH GSB 18-2-LI PLUS 18V 4.0AH LI-ION CORDLESS COMBI DRILL
1. The smaller capacity batteries are lighter and therefore you'd be more agile with the drill and won't get arm/hand fatigue.
2. The smaller capacities are quicker to charge.
3. You can have one battery on charge whilst using the other in a drill. If you only have one battery then it is game over (but yes, drill time will be longer with the higher capacity battery).
Good make and will last a while.
I'm a locksmith and gave this drill a try when it was £99 as me dewalt batteries were failing. It's nice and light and the batteries hold a decent charge but it just isn't powerful enough for anything other than being a screwdriver or some light drilling work.
For around the house i imagine it'll be good enough for most people but mine is now in the van as a backup and i've had to buy a proper dewalt replacement.
On a slightly different note, once bought make sure you register it on the Bosch website for the 3 yr wattanty.