Bosch GDX 18V-EC
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5 Years of use 5 days a week – ive been using it for 5 years 5 days a week no issues at all. was only $299 with a drill, battery and charger when i bought it. now its a smige dearer.
Drill me – It’s been very reliable tool to have after 10 years she’s still working fine
Best unit I've used – Bought a set from Total Tools around 3.5 years ago. This Impact Driver has turned out to be a great little unit. Being an Electrician and Refrig. Mechanic, I have to remove a few roof sheets here and there. I can remove and re-install at least five sheets on one battery and still have plenty of power left (usually 2 lights on battery - they are… Read more
all Pro Cores and 4 and 5 AH's). Several of my colleagues over the years have let me use theirs to see how they perform (Makita, Dewalt and Milwaukee), and this feels and performs the best in my opinion. Admittedly, I have only used the 1/2" socket feature once when replacing a fan v belt on my Ranger, and it did the job well with no issues. When I drive screws into the hardwood walls of my own house, I always forget to select low speed and it will just twist them off without any warning (guess I'm used to the pine framing these days). It definitely does every job I ask it to do. I haven't had any issues with the Chuck either as others have. I have had troubles with others in the past but I also think once the bits wear somewhat they tend to stick in the chucks a bit. Very happy with mine.
Nice piece of gear – I purchased this driver to replace my last Bosch driver which lasted 6 years . I'm happy with it The only gripe is the retainer clip for the drive fails after every 3-4 months which is a $6 DIY repair I've read other reviews about lack of power but they seem to use it as a impact wrench which is another tool with more power to do the job. I use a 4amp battery which gets me almost a week I use it every day. Show details · 1
Vastly underpowered – If you plan on purchasing one of these impact drivers, I'd recommend also purchasing a good socket set as you will need it. I purchased this item less than 6 weeks ago and although it works, it is unable to undo wheel nuts and bolts that I can easily undo with a manual socket set, which defeats the purpose of having this tool. The forward/reverse… Read more
switch also sticks and takes a few goes to get it into the reverse setting. Not what I expected from Bosch. Their German made washing machines are amazing, but I won't be buying anymore of their tools. I am unable to find the receipt anywhere, so I can't return it and won't sell an item I wouldn't buy myself, so it looks like this driver is going in the bin. What a waste of my hard earned cash...
You would be best spending money on another brand – The impact drive lacks power. I have sent the drive for repair under warranty. It is a professional tool and I've waited almost a month for the drive to be returned. I've had to buy another impact driver in order to work. The batteries are also sub standard. I purchase a 4 skin kit. The saw had to go back for repair. The grinder makes very sad… Read more
noises. The shop that sold the Bosh kit even complains about Bosh service. Do yourself a favour and look around for something else.
Great compact machine – I watched too many YouTube review for impact driver competition. Bosch is not impressive as many new products released recently. But I used gdx for almost 3 years as traide duty. This machine never let me down. Heaps power, great size and weight also the durability. Speed control is great not like another drill only faster speed also excellent handling grip, never get sore arm even hold for whole day. You have to get one in your toolbox. Show details
Very impressed with Lithium Ion Batteries from Bosch! – Didn't have a clue what an impact driver is but was convinced by a Bosch Rep. of what it does so I purchased this Impact Driver/Wrench with 6.0Ah 18V. Used it to install 110 x 35mm TEK screws and only after 105 screws, the battery bar dropped from 3 to 2. It still have loads of juice and I am very pleased with its overall performance drilling… Read more
through 1mm Stratco beams. I would truly recommend one unless you want to pay more for a Festool PDC 18/4Li!
Worth every penny – After buying this, I can't believe I used old school drills and drivers for so long. The brushless bosch is light, powerful, batteries last a long time and charge quickly. Lots of bits available with hex drive, there's never a reason to get out the old drill. Update 14 months after purchase: still going strong. Best tool in my garage. Show details
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