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JULY 21, 2008. Odd. The price for this "High Voltage" versions wes $148USD as of 7/21/08. NEWS FLASH. I had to check, and recheck, but sure enough, Bosch is now packaging these in a 12volt version being sold at LOWES here in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Everything else looks identical (case,2 batts, charger, etc), just the batts are now 12 volts. I couldn't find ANY supporting literature on the higher volt versions and include the PS20 models as well-Hsppy Hunting.AX~ Master Woodbutcher and Seasoned Termite Bosch claiming increased speeds and torque.
Not to strung but it not made to do heavy duty jobs just small/lite jobs i like mine.
Buy the whole kit including the holster and get a DeWalt conversion chuck and you only need one tool around the house for drilling and screwing. This little giant is perfect for the average homeowner. Yes, it doesn't have the power of an 18 volt mega driver, but it's about one tenth the size and weight and it will drive just about anything up to and including 4 inch lag screws into spruce timbers. The extra lithium battery in the kit charges fast enough so that you can work all day if you're so inclined. And the LD light is very handy.
This is a great tool to use especially in my line of work in cabinetry,and the battery does last because of the way this driver drives fasteners,it is not as heavy on power.It will drive fine screws all the way up to heavy fasteners.It is fast in undoing fixings too.Highly Recommended.
Besides size and weight, the things I like about it are; the battery lasts for several days, the LED, and the instant torque control via the finger switch. The cold battery issue is easily resolved by moving my tool bag from my van to my shop at the end of the day (also limits possible theft), the torque control issue just takes a little more attention, and the noise is off set by it's speed. Yes, the noise is an issue but not as much as I expected. I also really like the higher RPM because driving a screw faster decreases fatigue (the impact feature also really decreases felt torque in my wrist). I install Blinds, Shades, and Shutters nearly every day.
I have owned the PS20 since they first came out ($300) because size and weight really make a difference at the end of a long week. What I don't like is the low RPM and the fact that when the batteries get cold, they don't work. The only things I don't like are the previously mentioned cold battery issue, less control of the torque, and impact noise. As I said in the title, this tool is nearly perfect. In an average day I drive 100 screws varying from a #6 X 3/4" to a #10 X 3" at eye level or overhead.
When the PS40 came out I read it's reviews and was turned off by the constant mention of the impact noise, but I finally gave up and purchased one. Thanks Bosch. The thing I like most about it is the RPM, I can chuck a small drill bit or a VIX bit (not recommended by Bosch) and not have to carry a second drill motor.
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