I had been using an older DeWalt drill, which was fine. But during a larger bathroom remodel project, its battery started to fail, and given the price of a new battery, I thought an entirely new drill was smarter.
This one came, and about once second after lifting it out of the box, I realized I had been using an inferior drill (for my needs), and that this one was going to be much more enjoyable to use.
First of all, its compact size is GREAT. My old drill, in hindsight, was pretty heavy and unwieldy. This just feels like a tool designed for the kind of light projects I do, and is much easier to wield, especially for long periods of time. I can almost throw it in my pocket as I'm working, it's that compact and light. That would have been laughable with my old drill.
Yet, power seems about equal compared to my old drill. I mixed up some thinset and some grout using a mixer attachment and it powered right through it; never hesitated for second. The battery also seems to last longer than expected, and it charges relatively fast, IMHO.
The little flashlight (which my old drill didn't have) along with the battery gauge, are very handy features. The bag it comes in is nice enough, and I like that it comes with two batteries.
The only picky downside is that the bit holder that you can attach to the back of the drill kind of seems like an afterthought. Personally, I'm not frequently switching between different DRIVING bits; I'm more likely to be switching between a driving bit and a drilling bit. So spots for multiple driving bits are kind of unneeded (and it looks kind of wonky.) That's just me, though.
Overall, this seems like a great drill for the average homeowner or the light DIYer so far. Hopefully its long-term durability is another positive...!
| Brand | BOSCH |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1300 RPM |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Amperage | 2 Amps |
| Color | Blue |
| Included Components | Product & Instructions Guide |
| Special Feature | compact |
| Material | Plastic |
| Speed | 1300 RPM |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Maximum Power | 850 Watts |
| Item Torque | 180 Inch Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
| Part Number | PS32-02+BAT414 |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 2 x 7 inches |
| Item model number | PS32-02 |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Generation 1 |
| Thickness | 1 Inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Special Features | compact |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | NiCAD |
