Bosch 23612 Impactor 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bosch
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $370.00
Buy New: $147.90
You Save: $222.10 (60%)
New (9) Refurbished (1) from $119.95
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 8532
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.2
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 6.3 x 9.5
MPN: 23612
Model: 23612
UPC: 000346342420
EAN: 0000346342420
ASIN: B0002VAFUC
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
Impactor. Compact tough design for increased maneuverability in tight areas, such as HVAC, wood and cabinet installations, metal and automotive work. Variable speed reversing. Hammer and anvil system delivers up to 1050 in. lb. of torque. 2 speed gear box
Amazon.com
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
He Loves It July 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this for my husband after he told me he would like to have one but that most models were too expensive and the batteries and chargers weren't included. A search on Amazon came up with this one. It was inexpensive AND had the batteries (2!) and charger included. He has used it several times and loves it!
Toughest 12v impact driver in town! February 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a custom home audio/video installer in Washington state. As part of my job I mount things like movie projectors and screens, plasma and LCD TVs, speakers, etc. to walls and ceilings. I have used many tools for driving lags/screws (many standard drill/drivers, Makita 14.4v impact, DeWalt ??v impact), and nothing comes close to the Bosch 12v impact driver. It hits harder than any of the 14+v impacts I have used. The one down side is you have to get used to how tough this little guy is, or you'll break screws (and even lags!) if you tighten them too much.
Battery life is great (recharge time is a little long). All metal gear housing and flexible chasis allow it to take a beating (I've dropped mine off of several six and eight foot ladders and it has never had a problem).
This is a great tool that I would recommend to anyone!
Awesome driver November 15, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As an HVAC professional, I have to say that this is the best cordless tool I have ever owned. I spend a lot of my day driving sheet metal, sheetrock, and other screws and bolts. This impactor is light, strong, batteries have great lasting power, and it's compact. Used it for just under a year without issues or degradation in performance, and I can assure you that I and my coworkers have not babied it. This thing takes abuse, dropping, dirt, rain, whatever - it rules.
great for the money September 3, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I compared the bosch impact drivers to the makita (my final 2 brand choices) and went the bosch because 1) I already had a number of bosch cordless tools so I was sold on their performance (I am a contractor not a hobbies) and 2) I have some 12v batteries for light duty drills to use as spares. and 3) I purchased the drill new on ebay for about 65% of the price on Amazon. I have had no problems with this tool after driving 2000+ screws including 4 inch lags. Battery run time may not be the same as the makita 12v or bosch/makita 14v tools but with the Bosch rapid charger and 4 batteries this is not a problem. If you are use this tool heavily and have only 2 batteries and the 1 hour charger you might get bogged down. If $ was not an issue I would have gone for the 14v but looking at the tool from a cost/power perspective I know I purchased the right tool.
 more battery life please July 20, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This impact driver does everything my 12v Makita did at a fraction of the cost. It feels nice and substantial, not cheap by anymeans. you would think for the money that it would. My only gripe is the battery life. It is aweful!! The 2.6ah NiMh in the Makita would run forever, this one goes limp embarassingly fast on the jobsite. 2.0ah NiCd is sad. Other than that it is highly recommended. Nothing at Home Depot can touch this in the $129 range.
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