Bosch 1005VSRK 5.5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill

by Bosch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Bosch 1005VSRK 5.5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill

From the Manufacturer

The Bosch 1005VSRK 3/8-inch VSR drill features a comfortable contoured grip that minimizes fatigue and offers multiple gripping positions. The drill has a heavy-duty 5.5 amp motor, along with a 3/8-inch keyless chuck for easy bit changes. Its fully hardened cut-steel gears provide quiet operation and long life. The drill runs at 0 to 2,500 rpm, measures 10 inches long, and weights 3.9 pounds. Kit includes plastic carrying case and convenient belt clip.

Features

• 5.5 amps, 0 to 2,500 rpm
• 3/8-inch keyless chuck
• Variable-speed trigger with reversing switch for greater control
• Lock-on switch for ease of operation
• Ergonomic handle for greater comfort
• Double insulated, UL listed

Specifications

• Amps: 5.5 amps
• No-load speed: 0 to 2,500 rpm
• Length: 10 inches
• Weight: 3.9 lbs.
• Spindle size: 3/8 inch-24
• Max hole diameter in wood (paddle bit): 1 inch
• Max hole diameter in wood (self-feed bit): N/A
• Max hole diameter in wood (hole saw): 1 inch
• Max hole diameter in wood (auger bit): N/A
• Max hole diameter in steel (twist drill bit): 3/8 inch
• Max hole diameter in steel (hole saw): N/A

Includes

• Carrying case

Warranty
This Bosch power tool comes with a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.

Product Details

Product Manual [770kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002246N
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1005VSRK
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,126 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to Bosch standards., April 16, 2003

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Kermit Howell "Woodworker, fisherman." (Purdy, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 1005VSRK 5.5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased the Bosch 1005VSRK drill. I have a Bosch jig saw and am very happy with it. I figured the drill would be the same quality as the jig saw. Wrong! When I tested my new drill I found that about 50% of the time it would start smoothly and slowly as a variable speed drill should. I found that the other 50% of the time the drill would hesitate then suddenly start up with quite a bit of torque and the speed would be fast. There seemed to be no way of knowing which way the drill would start which is a pain if you're trying to start a hole in a very precise place. I was very unhappy with it, and returned it right away. I then did what I should have done in the first place. I bought a Milwaukee 3/8" Magnum variable speed drill. I am extremely pleased with it.

In regard to the Bosch drill I've learned that this unit is made in Malaysia, and it doesn't seem to be up to Bosch standards. When it comes to this tool you better pass this dog up.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality, July 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Bosch 1005VSRK 5.5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this as I was very impressed with their jig saw, which I have had for 3 years. This drill is a very weak product and I would not recommmend it for anything other then extremely light use. I am contractor and this tool was getting lots of use for fast, light drilling jobs. For the heavy jobs we use our 1/2" milwaukee. After three months the internal reduction gear stripped while drilling a 3/4" hole (this drill is specified to handle up to a 1" wood hole). I considered it bad luck and replaced the gear for $... 3 months later the cord shorted out where it enters the drill. Again changed same and then 2 months later the chuck broke. I was very disappointed with this drill.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Drill - Good Price, September 20, 2000

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Todd J. Niblo (Portsmouth, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 1005VSRK 5.5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I like the other reviewer have had the 1587s for years, and they are still running. The company I work for installs commercial metal roofing and siding and we use BOSCH or DeWalt exclusively. The guys had their doubts about the plastic chasis ( the 1587 has a metal housing in front of the pistol grip ) but so far the 1005 has held up. The switch does not feel quite as good as the 1587, and due to a molded tab on the reversing switch, it is harder to reverse with only one hand. However, the 1587 feels less balanced and not quite as comfortable after a days work. The motor is actually 5.5 amps, not 5.0 as advertised. The DeWalts have not been as durable as they used to be, so we are trying some different manufacturers. Milwaukee makes a good motor, but they are not comfortable, the Makitas have had bearing problems, and the Hitachis are not inexpenive and are not as comfortable. So far the BOSCH, like always are holding their own.