Select Bosch distributors are currently offering a $100 mail-in rebate (available in-store only) on Bosch 18V lithium-ion cordless tools. Included in the offer are compact drills, impact drivers, and even the new Power Box 360. Eligible 18V Li-ion tools: 17618, 24618, 25618, 26618, 36618, 37618, CRS180K, CCS180K, IWH181-01, CLPK20-180, CLPK21-180, CLPK22-180, CLPK23-180, CLPK40-180, PB360S, PB360D.
Bosch Expands Lineup of Multi-Tool Accessories
Bosch is rolling out new additions to their lineup of oscillating multi-tool accessories. Since oscillating multi-tool users spend most of their times cutting various materials, Bosch initially focused on developing [MANY!] new cutting accessories.
Buy a Bosch 12V Tool at Lowes, Get a Free Battery
Reader Jan sent us in a tip that Lowes is holding an unadvertised promotion on Boch 12V tools. If you buy one of the qualifying 12V tools (new or older models), you get a free 12V battery, in-store. Jan notes that the free batteries are the older 411a models, not the newer 412 series ones, […]
Bosch Speed-X Hammer Carbide – Fastest Drills Around!
Bosch has just announced their new Speed-X Hammer Carbide bits, which are said to be game changing fast. Not only are these new bits the fastest in their class, they’ve been engineered to last even longer. Pros who need to drill deep holes in concrete, are you excited yet?!
First Bosch L-Boxx Tool Case Combos Announced
Over at Coptool, Jay spills the beans about which Bosch tools will be the first to be bundled with the new Bosch-Sortimo L-Boxx tool cases. It looks like the first 3 kits will be Bosch’s new 12V PS31 drill-driver (PS31-AL $159), their cordless 12V Multi-X oscillating tool (PS50-2BL $199), and Bosch’s new jig saw (details TBD). […]
Bosch PS41-2A Lithium-Ion Impact Driver Now Available
Bosch’s PS41-2A 12V pocket impact driver has just started popping up at online retailers. This update to Bosch’s PS40 impact driver is not as huge of a step forward compared to PS21 Pocket Driver and PS31 Compact Corded Drill, but it’s still quite an improvement. As we mentioned in our sneak peak a few months […]
Nearly Here – Bosch Sortimo L-Boxx Tool Storage
HomeFixated has confirmed what we had been hoping for – after a long wait, Bosch and Sortimo’s joint tool storage products will finally be making their way to the USA! Sortimo’s L-Boxx tool storage system looks like it could rival Festool’s Systainer line in terms of jobsite versatility and flexibility, and it will be interesting to see […]
Bosch’s New Plunge & Fixed Base Routers
Coptool (of Ohio Power Tool) just broke the news that Bosch will soon be releasing a new woodworking router spindle (MRC23EVSK), complete with redesigned plunge and fixed bases. Bosch has earned themselves a solid reputation amongst woodworkers with their current 1617 series routers. From the looks of it, Bosch outdid themselves and their new feature-rich routers […]
Bosch’s New GCM12SD Axial-Glide Sliding Miter Saw
Judging by the attention it’s been receiving lately, Bosch’s new GCM12SD Axial-Glide sliding dual-bevel miter saw must have been the crown jewel of their media event. Bosch’s engineers managed to increase the work capacity of this miter saw while shrinking its footprint, making it a compact high-performance monster of a saw.
Bosch Power Box 360 Jobsite Radio Hands-on Review
A few weeks ago, we talked about Bosch’s new Power Box 360 music/power center, and how it claims to “re-define” jobsite sound. The new Power Box 360 features four speakers and a subwoofer, modern media connectivity options, and quite a few snazzy features. While that sounds great on paper, how does the Power Box 360 […]
Odd-Size Bosch Router Collets
Bosch’s popular woodworking router comes with 1/4″ and 1/2″ collets, but what if you want to use different shanked burs and bits? We found that replacement collets were available by 3rd party manufacturers, such as Galaxy Products.
Bosch Power Box 360 to “Re-Define Jobsite Sound”
Bosch next-generation Power Box 360 sound system and power center offers five speakers and an integrated subwoofer (!!!!) to project high-quality sound in all directions. The new Power Box 360 is more powerful than the original and updated Power Boxes, and offers many more modern upgrades.
Bosch & Ridgid Slim Grip Small Angle Grinders
I don’t know about you, but except for a chain saw, an angle grinder is about the last thing I want to be more compact and slim. It looks as though I’m in the minority here as both Bosch and Ridgid offer small slim grip angle grinders. Maybe they’re on to something after all.
Bosch Impact Tough Driving Accessories & Hole Saws
Bosch has just announced a new line of high performance Impact Tough accessories that are designed for use with cordless impact drivers. This new line of accessories will include insert and power bits (Phillips, square, Torx), nut setters, socket adapters, sockets, and hole saws. These new Impact Tough accessories are engineered to take the hit and […]
Preview of Bosch’s New PS41 Compact Impact Driver
Just when we thought we covered all of Bosch’s new 12V compact lithium ion cordless tools, we caught a glimpse of one more, the new PS41-2A impact driver. The PS41 is an update to the venerable but dated PS40, and like Bosch’s new PS21 pocket driver and PS31 drill/driver, the new impact driver appears to have been significantly […]
Bosch PS31-2A 12 Volt Max 3/8″ Cordless Drill Driver
Following hot on the heels of the newly redesigned PS21 Pocket Driver is Bosch’s new PS31-2A 12 volt 3/8″ cordless drill/driver, which improves upon their PS30 model. The newest addition to Bosch’s lineup of compact lithium-ion cordless tools is lighter, more compact, and stronger than its predecessor.
Bosch SPS10 4 Volt Pocket Driver
Bosch’s SPS10 is an ultacompact cordless driver intended for light to medium duty tasks. This ergonomic 4-volt driver can deliver enough torque to handle up to 1/4″ screws, and enough power to drive up to 110 screws per charge.
New Bosch PS21-2A 12V Max 2-Speed Pocket Driver
Bosch has just announced the PS21-2A, an upgraded short-nose Pocket Driver in their lineup of 12V Max compact cordless power tools. Compared to the popular PS20 Pocket Driver, the PS21-2A is smaller, faster, and can output twice the maximum torque. Bosch’s new and improved Pocket Driver is described as the most compact and powerful screwdriver in its class! Skeptical […]
Bosch’s Nailkiller Auger Bits “Blast Through Nails”
Bosch just announced the release of their new Nailkiller auger bits. These high-performing auger bits are designed to last 9 times longer than the current market leader, while exerting 61% less impact force when drilling through fasteners.
Bosch Jigsaws and Why We Love Them
We have used quite a few different brands of jigsaws in recent years, but by far our favorite brand is Bosch. We’ve been using Bosch’s 1587AVSK jigsaw model for about two and a half years now, and it’s reliable, durable, provides plenty of power, and still operates smoothly and efficiently.