The PS31-2A drill driver is small and lightweight, which makes it easy to use in overhead operations and small spaces. The PS31-2A impact driver, on the other hand, has variable speed, a light body, and a short head length.
There are three LED lights around the head of the Bosch cordless drill that make it easy to work in dark places.
Durability: The drill and impact driver combo kit is built to last and comes with a three-year warranty. It’s strong and small, but it’s also lightweight.
Convenient. The drill kit comes with a 12V Max 3/8 inch drill driver (PS31-2A), a 12V Max impact driver (PS31-2A), two batteries, a 30 minute charger, and a soft case.
Deburring and chamfering openings to pre-drilled holes is easy with the BOSCH line of counter-sinks, which are made by the same company. Especially good for contractors in the fields of electricity, plumbing, and heating and air. Countersinks made by BOSCH cut a wide range of materials cleanly and accurately. These countersinks are made of high-speed steel and titanium-coated bits that are very hard. They work well in even the hardest materials.
Concrete retaining walls are what I specialize in, and I’m also a woodworker for fun. It’s been a few years since I used the Bosch 18v lithium ion drill and impact driver set, but I still think it’s worth the money. I bought the 12v kit because I was tired of having to bring my 18v home from work, and I didn’t think all the size and power of the 18v was needed for my small woodworking projects or for things around the house.
There was no L-box with this kit. It came in a zippered canvas like pouch. To me, this seems to take up less space. The drill and impactor are both small and strong, but not too heavy. It was almost twice as heavy as the Milwaukee 12v tool set. Both the drill and the driver show how much battery power they have left. This is very useful. The LED light at the end of the drill and driver is also useful. A fully drained battery will be charged in about half an hour. In terms of torque, the impactor has 930 in/lbs. That’s a lot, and it’s more than enough for most jobs.
How well did it work? I was amazed. A brush on my 18v impactor broke while I was making an 80-foot-long concrete retaining wall out of dry hardened doug fir 2×10. Because I was afraid the 12v impactor might not be up to the job, I reluctantly took the tool in to see if it worked. Wow!!. This thing was able to drive 3″ galvanized deck screws into hardened dry doug fir with ease, without having to drill a hole first. That’s not true at all. It was actually a little faster and quieter than its bigger 18v brother. The number of screws that were driven, about 50, was about 3/4 of what I’d expect given the different voltages. The drill works just as well. I mostly use it as a countersink, so I can’t say how strong it is. The clutch settings work as expected, and I haven’t had any chuck wobble.
The drill and driver both have a great shape. These both feel very good in my hands. I think the balance in my hand is better than the 18v. I find myself putting my middle finger on the trigger, which gives me more control over the gun. I’m used to having the 18v version in my tool belt, but when I put one of these in there, I almost didn’t know I had it. Both of them are very small, so you can get into places that you couldn’t with an 18v.
Overall, I was very happy with this kit. It’s like 18v power in a 12v form. To both tradesmen and DIY’ers, I’d say it’s worth a try.
