Bosch Home and Garden Cordless Combi Drill PSB 1800 LI-2 (2 x 18 volt batteries, 20 torque settings, drill and impact function, in carrying case)

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Moreover, as the Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 comes with two lithium batteries, you won’t have to worry about running out of charge. I set up a test rig that would put all the drills through the same challenges to get an idea of how each performed. I just recently bought a Bosch PSB Combi Drill and I am trying to register it for the 3 year guarantee. Roughly equivalent to the sound levels you experience when riding a motorbike, proper hearing protection is essential. Whether it’s the lack of motor power or an electronic speed controller, if you push down too hard on the material you’re drilling, the drill won’t start.

When my similar drill stopped working after much use, found this product offered ex batteries, ideal as my existing ones were fine. This drill is lightweight, easy to use, efficient and powerful for DIY projects around the house as well as small applications like mounting your TV or a portrait on the wall. I've got the knowledge and experience to break down complex concepts into simple, easy-to-understand language. For peace of mind this Bosch tool is equipped with Electronic Cell Protection (ECP), which stops the battery from overheating and overloading and prolongs its life.On top of the cordless drill behind the dual gear control switch, there’s an interesting feature added by Bosch. The forward/reverse switch is coupled with a handy forward/reverse indicator at the top of the drill, so you’ll always know the direction setting. It might not have the huge specs of the more professional DeWalt and Makita entries, but you get a pair of batteries and a decent case.

The PSB 1800 LI-2 lithium-ion two-speed combi from Bosch is suitable for drilling in wood (3 cm diameter), metal (1 cm diameter) and masonry (1 cm diameter) and can also be used as a screwdriver on these materials. As you’d expect from a respected tool brand like Bosch, the noise this drill puts out isn’t harsh and it sounds quite professional. Ah, they’re not enormous trade-size power packs, but plenty big enough for around the home and garden.Measured values determined in accordance with EN 60745 Vibration total values (vector sum of three directions).

Sarah’s role as chief editor at DIY Garden is about more than just making sure we’re literally dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s (although she’s a stickler for detail, so it’s certainly about that too! As with cars though a bigger engine does not always translate to better performance so it is important to compare the specifications of tools at different voltages between different manufacturers. You get 20 different settings that control how much power you can put into a screw, to help save the surface of delicate materials you’re working on. It also has a drill mode for drilling holes into wood and plastics and an impact drill mode for drilling into more challenging materials such as masonry and steel.Another bonus of this combi drill is that its batteries are a part of the Bosch 18V range, meaning you can use them with other compatible Bosch 18V power tools. The PSB 1800 fits into the DIY level, which means it’s a capable drill but not designed for heavy everyday use. Bosch have been a bit stingy on the rubberised sections as well, as the tips of my fingers are trying to grip on to hard plastic during use. The is an awesome all-round drill that combines the functionalities of both a drill and a screwdriver, its cordless and comes with a charger, carrying case, a double screwdriver bit and 2 batteries.