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The batteries charge quickly and last a long while (and one of my included batteries is 12 volt). when in impact mode, which seems to be most of the time, the tool is VERY LOUD. For most household uses I would first consider purchasing another 10/12 volt tool, perhaps the Bosch PS 30 Drill Driver, the PS 20 Pocket Driver or the PS10 I - Driver. I would gladly purchase from them again.
I plan to eventually purchase the Drill Driver. It is also amazingly powerful, felling stronger than my 14.4 volt drill. I use this tool as a screw driver, not as a drill. It was an instant upgrade. I am also very pleased with my tools purchase from CPO Milwaukee.
The light is a welcome addition to my life. I highly recommend buying it if it is what you need. They appeared to be new, rather than reconditioned. After weeks of research I purchased this impact driver and a Milwaukee Combo Set to replace my stolen 14.4 volt Black and Decker Firestorm drill/driver and combo set. On the occasions when I have not bothered to retrieve a pair of earplugs, I have regretted it.
It feels good in the hand. The Bosch PS40 impact driver is a great tool. A spare battery will easily fit into a pocket. The impact driver aspect of the tool means that the bits drive screws more easily and last longer. CPO Bosch delivered the goods promptly and in great condition. However, this tool easily and forcefully drives screws in difficult materials and locations.
It is light, compact (it will fit in a large pocket or a nail bag), and balanced. However. During much of it's use the tool is about 18" from my ears. Do not underestimate the significance of this.
I liked this tool until i started doing professional job. Bought Snap On 14.4 instead. Snap On takes any job and wants even more. Bought this impact couple months ago. Cannot compare them.
At first looked nice. After working all day long (disassembling paint booth) i noticed a smell that came from that impact. After 15 more minutes it died. Will never buy Bosch again.
Excellent cordless drill. Great torque. Very powerful and battery charge last a long time.
But for most jobs this drill is a must tool.It has taken a beating for a year and still runs perfect. The battery charge last a long time and I'm very impressed with the life of the battery. This tool is great for an A/C mechanic, It seems like I take out or put back a million screws on A/C panels or I'm using the tool for putting in sheet metal screws in sheet metal.This Impactor is light to carry and use. It is easy to take on a roof or hold above your head when I am putting up supply grills. One of my buddies was so impressed he had to get one too. The light on the drill is genius, Seems I'm always in a place that is dark so the light lights up the area of the screw.This drill is not for boring holes in wood, You would need a larger capacity drill for that.
The nice thing about this product is that it gets you through the tough chores the rest of the PS series can bog down at. It is noisy but not objectionably so and certainly has the feel of quality you expect from Bosh. Especially when offered as refurbished, the net cost is little more than what the two included batteries would cost alone. I've used the PS40 on some stubborn drilling and fastener projects and it prevented me from having to bring out the big gun drivers with old generation battery charge issues as well as weight.
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