Bosch Pocket Driver - 10.8V Litheon

Bosch Pocket Driver - 10.8V Litheon Review

guess what?

"i enjoyed mine for a while then got the new impact version(noisy) but just discovered milwaukee came out with a similar tool but it's 12 volt,even more powerful for about the same price."

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Bosch Pocket Driver - 10.8V Litheon Review

Cool, well, screwdriver

"So, I've been using my Hitachi impact driver for doing things I shouldn't do with it, like installing cabinet hardware, installing electrical boxes and cover plates and other "finer" jobs. I was worried that I was going to strip something out and let's face it, when Bosch comes out with a new tool us tool users start to look for a tool buying opportunity!



Well, the unit works OK. I was particularly interested in the clutch and I do have to slow down towards the end because it will over torque. Also, I was used to the high speed of the impact driver and this unit has a much slower top end.



Pros: Bosch quality, light, good battery life, the light actually is useful.



Cons: 1 speed range, clutch over torques at higher speeds.



All in all I'll probably go back to my impact driver and use care. I will use the PS20 in small spaces. I gave this 4 stars because I think much of my disappointment was expecting something more than a screwdriver."

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Bosch Pocket Driver - 10.8V Litheon Review

My new best friend

"Unlike NiCad powered tools, this one doesn't loose it's charge while sitting on the shelf. Self-discharge was a constant source of frustration with my NiCad based old powered screwdriver. Sometimes I use a tool like this every day, other times it might sit for a month. With a NiCad tool sitting for a month means a dead battery, but not with this jewel.



Bosch really thought this tool through. The size and balance feel perfect in my hand. The built-in white-LED light is a feature I now wouldn't want to be without. We have been doing a bit of remodeling and redecorating for which this compact screw driver is just the ticket. The only change I would ask for is some kind of on-tool storage for at least one extra bit.



Updated January 2009: Still going strong. The batteries still have excellent capacity and lifetime, unlike some of my over 1 year old cordless tool batteries! This remains one of my most often used power tools."

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Bosch Pocket Driver - 10.8V Litheon Review

For the money, and the quality, you can't beat it.

"It helps me around the house, just the way I planned it.

It's TINY, lightweight, and a torque monster for its size.



I have been able to drive deck screws (2x4 into a 2x4, using a 3" deck screw), and it worked. But it struggled. However, I didnt buy this to DO THAT. This is for household stuff.



I also use it to rebuild cars, so with the clutch set to 9 or 10, I can reassemble parts easily with a socket bit chucked in the driver, and get them quite tight. Usually tight enough for final assembly.



Good stuff. Very happy.



PS, they brand "Recon" into the handle, so you know it's reconditioned."

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Bosch Pocket Driver - 10.8V Litheon Review

What can't this thing do?

"Aside from maybe drilling a 1/2" hole through concrete there isn't much this little drill can't do.



I use mine everyday. From setting cabinets to screwing down decking to installing electrical fixtures. I even use it just for the LED!



Lots of power in a small package.



The only thing I could possibly ask for is a higher speed setting for drilling pilot holes. It goes quick enough as is, but tends to cause a little bit of blowout on the backside when drilling through flakeboard.



Other than that, it's one of the best tools I have ever purchased."