Bosch PSB 12 VE-2 Cordless Hammer Drill

I am the proud owner of several DIY tools, from your basic claw hammer to an industrial circular saw, (which, when I use it, still manages to scare the hell out of me sometimes). Anyway, the biggest boon in the Do It Yourself world has got to be the cordless/ battery powered power tool collection, such as saws, sanders, planes and especially the good old cordless power drill, with a vast range of power options. I do own a few of these type of drills, even a JML Dual Drill, which is a true genius in itself, and a few others of different power ratings, including the rather fine Bosch PSB 18VE2, which this review is going to be about. It claims to be ...  Read the complete review

I bought myself a new today and couldn't wait to use it. I have shelves all over the house! The Bosch 12v cordless drill is easy handle which was my main requirement! I only have small hands so I needed something that I could use around the house without too much difficulty. Main other requirements were that it should be able to cope with virtually any household task with the minimum of fuss. I also wanted a cordless drill so that I could use it in the garden or shed without having to run an extension cable. This drill is pistol shaped and has a side handle with a soft grip as well which I find useful for keeping the bit in place when ...  Read the complete review

Cordless tools are both beguiling and disappointing at the same time. On the one hand, there’s the prospect of a labour-saving gadget that doesn’t need a mains lead trailing behind it to get tripped over, or worse still, cut in half! Then there is the other side. A lot of cordless tools sit there for months on end with their batteries trickle-charging constantly, awaiting the day that they will be pressed into action. This is precisely the job that Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) rechargeable batteries were NOT made for. That is why many, but not all cordless power tools seem to be past their best on even their first outing. ...  Read the complete review