I love my m12 fuel impact for all the reasons you mentioned. It's small, light, easy to carry, and packs a punch. I actually find that i use my 12v stuff more than the 18v. These Bosch units look really nice and are super small!
Who's with me that all manufacturers now have it backwards on their tools: The 1/4" hex driver needs to have the CLUTCH, not the drill with the keyless chuck... Here's my argument: The drill is most often used with loose drill bits, saving the expense of making them hex. YES, there's hex drill bits, and they do offer the convenience of quick change, but there's no arguing you pay more for them and my design still lets the hex driver go into full torque drill mode with the clutch if you want to use those. But here's the challenge: tell me what you use the chucked drill for today that the driver isn't the better tool for -- if it had the clutch...???? Every bit, impact socket, 1/4" extension, flex extension, etc., all of that is designed for the IMPACT DRIVER but IT NEEDS A CLUTCH TO WORK PROPERLY. One of the first brilliant tools was the Dewalt 12v Screwdriver, as they got it. Any cabinetmaker or project guy should have been willing to push grandma out of the way in order to get his hands on one. Good god, tiny, powerful, hex, and a clutch. Simply a dream tool. Now today EVERY MANUFACTURER should be making the impact driver have the clutch, and get rid of the clutch on the keyless chuck drill it's now virtually pointless... - Impact drivers are more compact to fit in tight spaces to drive screws (it's the chuck, Chuck) - all fasteners should be driven with a clutch, no question about it - there's just no major reason to include the clutch in the drill anymore. Some manufacturer needs to get this and just move on to the next phase and ignore the history that you put the clutch in the drill, because that was the only tool back then. With impact drivers actually being the arguably more useful tool today (and with pretty much no argument against that once they have a clutch), and nearly a must have for anyone other than a very light use homeowner, it's time to CHUCK THE CLUTCH IN THE DRILL, and put a CLUTCH IN EVERY IMPACT DRIVER. Who gets it and is with me????????????? Buehler??? Remember, you heard it here first....
Seems like some impact drives do have a clutch in the form of a digital clutch. i.e. They have different modes where the electronics can stop the motor when the resistance reaches a certain level.
Any word on if Bosch will release a wrench that has torque to match the Milwaukee? 85 foot pounds on the Bosch pales in comparison to the new 250 on the brushless Milwaukee’s.
Why would you need that? If you want more torque, use 18V, 36V, 220V tools, predrill or whatever. This is great tool for small jobs. You certainly wont do the whole roof with 12V impact. LED ring rules :) I'd like to see it everywhere, but I don't like loosing the options of front screws like the old one had: i.ytimg.com/vi/0yXZ1sQkoPs/maxresdefault.jpg
Hey Rob, another great video. If you plan to keep and use the impact, you should invest in some impact rated sockets. Safety first. Also, it sure looks like those batteries would fit the Milwaukee 12v line. Have you or could you try it? Thanks.
Hi Kev, your right thanks. I was just showing the tool in use. I have a small impact set in may trailer. Great eye on the battery design. They are so close but just different enough NOT to fit.
Nice video! Is the belt clip seen in 3:05 included, or did you install some own solution yourself? Otherwise, where can I order that clip and screws? /walp
Now lets not be so extreme there is something in the middle. Some tonal control would be nice. I was trying to watch your video on this Bosch tool but quickly felt like I was watching a Billy Mays commercial.
Ok man well one last thing before I leave. It is ok to give draw backs on a tool as well. You are just giving the impression that you were paid to sell this tool. Peace.
My husband needs one of these. It is yet to be added to his tool collection. Thanks for the information! #TBBcrew
I love my m12 fuel impact for all the reasons you mentioned. It's small, light, easy to carry, and packs a punch. I actually find that i use my 12v stuff more than the 18v. These Bosch units look really nice and are super small!
Who's with me that all manufacturers now have it backwards on their tools: The 1/4" hex driver needs to have the CLUTCH, not the drill with the keyless chuck... Here's my argument:
The drill is most often used with loose drill bits, saving the expense of making them hex. YES, there's hex drill bits, and they do offer the convenience of quick change, but there's no arguing you pay more for them and my design still lets the hex driver go into full torque drill mode with the clutch if you want to use those. But here's the challenge: tell me what you use the chucked drill for today that the driver isn't the better tool for -- if it had the clutch...???? Every bit, impact socket, 1/4" extension, flex extension, etc., all of that is designed for the IMPACT DRIVER but IT NEEDS A CLUTCH TO WORK PROPERLY. One of the first brilliant tools was the Dewalt 12v Screwdriver, as they got it. Any cabinetmaker or project guy should have been willing to push grandma out of the way in order to get his hands on one. Good god, tiny, powerful, hex, and a clutch. Simply a dream tool. Now today EVERY MANUFACTURER should be making the impact driver have the clutch, and get rid of the clutch on the keyless chuck drill it's now virtually pointless...
- Impact drivers are more compact to fit in tight spaces to drive screws (it's the chuck, Chuck)
- all fasteners should be driven with a clutch, no question about it
- there's just no major reason to include the clutch in the drill anymore.
Some manufacturer needs to get this and just move on to the next phase and ignore the history that you put the clutch in the drill, because that was the only tool back then. With impact drivers actually being the arguably more useful tool today (and with pretty much no argument against that once they have a clutch), and nearly a must have for anyone other than a very light use homeowner, it's time to CHUCK THE CLUTCH IN THE DRILL, and put a CLUTCH IN EVERY IMPACT DRIVER.
Who gets it and is with me????????????? Buehler??? Remember, you heard it here first....
YES!
Seems like some impact drives do have a clutch in the form of a digital clutch. i.e. They have different modes where the electronics can stop the motor when the resistance reaches a certain level.
Hey Rob... Greetings from up the road in Lunenburg... Great reviews, some of the most detailed on youtube
Do you know if they sell cheaper non brushless versions in the UK?
For Heavyer diy to complement 18v tools? Good video
Very efficient review/presentation. Good quality thanks
I'm amazed that Bosch doesn't offer any of their 12v brushless line in combo kits!
That may change with this new brushless line
Está em minha lista comprar a Gdr 12v 115. Não preciso de mais nenhuma parafusadeira/furadeira ao possuir está máquina. Inscrito.
Any word on if Bosch will release a wrench that has torque to match the Milwaukee? 85 foot pounds on the Bosch pales in comparison to the new 250 on the brushless Milwaukee’s.
Why would you need that? If you want more torque, use 18V, 36V, 220V tools, predrill or whatever. This is great tool for small jobs. You certainly wont do the whole roof with 12V impact. LED ring rules :) I'd like to see it everywhere, but I don't like loosing the options of front screws like the old one had:
i.ytimg.com/vi/0yXZ1sQkoPs/maxresdefault.jpg
Probably not cuz they going for small and compact. They will need to increase its size to increase the power. Kinda defeats its purpose
I have gdb 120-li, and it is good!!
Other than the front end, are they actually different?
Hey Rob, another great video. If you plan to keep and use the impact, you should invest in some impact rated sockets. Safety first. Also, it sure looks like those batteries would fit the Milwaukee 12v line. Have you or could you try it? Thanks.
Hi Kev, your right thanks. I was just showing the tool in use. I have a small impact set in may trailer. Great eye on the battery design. They are so close but just different enough NOT to fit.
It's good for drilling?
Have you got a li k for the belt clip?
Brushed 2 tool kit is only $99.
Brushless 2 tool kit is $179.
Need comparison.
Wich to buy?
Is it quiet like the surge m12 ?
Very Nice my friend, I am have buy the gdr 120 li ... Nice Bosch
can you adjust the torque?
Yes...thank you. I'm warming to 12v. 29NOV2017
Nice video! Is the belt clip seen in 3:05 included, or did you install some own solution yourself? Otherwise, where can I order that clip and screws? /walp
Is this part of the 10.8V series, or is it part of a different series?
They are the same.
does anybody know where they sell these tools??? / nice video
victor feliciano Lowe's
have you done a comparison with the M12 Fuel?
mojo jojo yes a few years back
MASSIVE
what towing a
wtf is a "commercial grade fastener" supposed to be?? xD
Are you selling this shit or what? Way to excited.
Jay P would you rather me be robotic or monotone?
Now lets not be so extreme there is something in the middle. Some tonal control would be nice. I was trying to watch your video on this Bosch tool but quickly felt like I was watching a Billy Mays commercial.
Jay P J I do appreciate the feedback, but I'm not gonna change my style
Ok man well one last thing before I leave. It is ok to give draw backs on a tool as well. You are just giving the impression that you were paid to sell this tool. Peace.
Jay P if you follow this site, you'd know that I usually do
Copanah pesnampes cong
Unless they have improved the chargers don’t even buy the Bosch 12 volt.
Why? I’ve used them daily for 10 years and not had any issues.
All my tools are bosch, never had any issues whatsoever.