Bosch 23612 Impactor 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver

Bosch 23612 Impactor 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver Review

Bosch 23612 Impactor 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver Feature

• 12-volt Ni-Cad cordless driver with multiple-position swivel LED light
• 1,050 inch-pounds of torque; variable-speed trigger up to 2,800 rpm; 3/8-inch chuck capacity
• Rugged, lightweight plastic casing for real-world conditions; soft-grip handle
• Includes driver, carrying case, 2 batteries, tool hook, 1-hour charger, double-ended bit
• 4 pounds; 3-year protection plan

REVIEW: Torque, torque, torque—-that's what this driver's about. It's lightweight, compact and so simple to use: Just pull the collet locking sleeve forward, chuck in a bit and let the sleeve go and you've got 1,050 inch-pounds of torque in your hand. We got the best results with a little patience, starting slowly, blasting the speed and letting off gently, slowing to a stop. You'll learn to sense when the fastener is seated, because if you give it another go, the tool will twist right out of your hand. A couple of nice features set it apart from the competition, including a super comfortable rubberized grip and an integrated, three-position LED work light. It illuminates when you squeeze the trigger, or, if you prefer, you can turn the thumbwheel and shut the light off (though we found it pretty handy). Unlike other drills and drivers, the brushes on this model are easily accessible for cleaning and eventual replacement-—all you need is a coin to twist open the cover. Bosch makes it very clear that this is a driver and shouldn't be used as a drill. We like that it comes with two batteries, so you can one-hour charge one and keep working with the other. If you're turning bolts, nuts or screws on a daily basis, this is definitely worth the investment because it will quickly repay you in time and effort saved.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste Torque, torque, torque--that's what this driver's about. It's lightweight, compact and so simple to use: Just pull the collet locking sleeve forward, chuck in a bit and let the sleeve go and you've got 1,050 inch-pounds of torque in your hand. We got the best results with a little patience, starting slowly, blasting the speed and letting off gently, slowing to a stop. You'll learn to sense when the fastener is seated, because if you give it another go, the tool will twist right out of your hand.