Bosch 23609 Impactor 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver

by Bosch

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Big 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, let the sleeve go and you've got 950 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. We like that it comes with two batteries, so you can one-hour charge one and keep working with the other. Bosch makes it very clear that this is a driver and shouldn't be used as a drill. 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

Product Description

Includes 9.6 Volt Cordless BLUECORE Impactor 1/4" Fastening Driver - 23609-RT, (2) 9.6 Volt Cordless 2.0 Ah Batteries - BAT049, 7.2-14.4 Volt BLUECORE 1-Hour Charger - BC005, Double-Ended Bit, Carrying Case

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.2 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 pounds
• 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: B0002VAFU2
• Item model number: 23609
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,958 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great tool, August 2, 2005

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luke (canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 23609 Impactor 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am so happy I bought this tool. I use it mostly in my workshop to built wood project. I got all the control I need to screw my wood project together. It is very small, handy and extremely powerful. the light is a nice feature not as much as the belt hook.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BOSCH 9.6V IMPACT DRIVER (IMPACTOR)MOD#23609, October 12, 2008

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C. Stocker "TOOL USER" (PGH PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch 23609 Impactor 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)

NICE AND LIGHT WITH PLENTY OF POWER (960 INCH POUNDS)ANY THING MORE JUST SNAPS SCREWS. VERY WELL CONSTRUCTED.I LIKED IT SO WELL, I BOUGHT A SECOND ONE FOR HOME. WITH PLENTY OF ABUSE ON THE THIRD YEAR THE MOTOR WENT. BOSCH QUICKLY HANDLED THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY EVEN PAID FOR ALL THE SHIPPING.EXELLENT TOOL THAT OUTLASTED ALL OF MY OTHER DRILLS & DRIVERS. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More useful than imagined, December 28, 2006

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Rajin Cajun "Tool freak" (Lafayette, LA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bosch 23609 Impactor 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)

My woodworking has become more difficult as my rheumatoid arthritis has advanced. I'm thankful that my disease is moderate, but anything I can do to help his victory.
I bought this as an extravagance. I had been driving screws with a cordless drill without too much difficulty except for those times when I needed to reach into a cabinet, or when the pilot hole wasn't quite right. The torque of the drill could really strained my elbows and wrists in those situations.
The difference that this impact driver makes is just incredible. First of all, I don't have to grip the driver as tightly as I had to grip the drill. It just doesn't take that much effort to hold on while the driver does the work. Then, the torque effect just isn't there. The quick hammer blows inflicted by the driver don't transfer up into my joints the way the continuous torque of the drill did.
The last bonus was discovering what a socket attachment could do on the end of this tool. I needed to assemble a band saw stand with dozens of half-inch bolts, and the entire job was almost effortless with the impact driver.
Battery life is excellent, too.
I can't say enough good things about this tool.