Bosch PS10-2A 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Driver Kit

by Bosch

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With its ultra-compact design, the Bosch PS10-2A 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Impact Driver Kit is a valuable complement to your high-voltage tools. Offering big power, a small package, long-lasting, efficient performance, optimum comfort, and reliable control, this driver kit comes with a storage bag and two rechargeable Litheon batteries.

The PS10-2A 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Impact Driver Kit offers: Litheon batteries for long-lasting performance. Articulating head locks in 5 positions. Electronic clutch for versatility. Ergonomic design to minimize user fatigue.

The first professional tool to rotate 90 degrees. View larger.

Compact body and rotating head let you access hard-to-reach areas.

12-Volt Litheon Batteries for Long-Lasting Power
The PS20-2A gets its power from Litheon batteries, the most advanced lithium-ion batteries available today. These batteries allow more battery charges and provide longer runtime with no memory effect--meaning the batteries don't need to be empty before charging. The batteries can also be taken out of the charger before charging is complete.

Other benefits include: significantly less self discharge; electronic cell protection that guards against overheating, overload, and deep discharge; and no loss of power from the first to last screw or hole. Best of all, these batteries will fully charge in 30 minutes and will be at 85% capacity in just 15 minutes.

Compact and Powerful for Most Drilling/Driving Applications
Small and powerful enough to go where power tools could never go before, the PS10-2A handles 80% of all drilling and driving applications and easily fits in a belt pouch. The driver uses 1/4-inch hex bits that change easily thanks to the quick-change chuck, and it features a comfortable and responsive two-finger trigger.

Compact, Articulating Head for Easy Access of Hard-to-Read Areas
With its compact head that measures 3.5 inches and extended length of just under one foot, the PS10-2A is three times shorter than the leading competitor and is the first pro tool to rotate 90 degrees. Without the cumbersome pistol grip of most comparable drivers, the PS10-2A features a sturdy tool body and an articulating head that rotates and locks in five different positions. And because the head is so compact, you can slide this tool into hard-to-reach areas or tight corners, like between studs, under the sink, and between joints.

Electronic Clutch and Responsive Trigger for Precision
The PS10-2A provides 80 in./lbs. of torque, which allows you to drive approximately 100 three-inch screws per battery charge. Additionally, its 7+1 electronic clutch ensures precision driving by letting you match the correct speed to the task at hand. The driver's trigger boasts a revolutionary design that provides increased sensitivity and control and eliminates over-torque in soft base materials. An added bonus, the design makes it easy to switch to the drill mode for making pilot and other small bore holes.

Smart Features for Easy Use
To help minimize work fatigue, even as you position the drill over your head or at awkward angles, the PS10-2A's cushion-grip handle ensures comfort in the grip zone. For added convenience, an integrated hanger hook allows for easy tool storage and accessibility.

ProVantage Guarantee
The PS10-2A comes with the ProVantage three-year protection plan, which guarantees two years of battery protection and one year of tool protection. Under this plan, you can receive two years of free battery replacements, tool replacement for one year, and a free tool repair package for the second and third years.

What's in the BoxPS10-2A; one carrying case; two 12-volt batteries; one 30-minute charger; and two 1.5-inch drive bits.

12V Max Lithium Ion Family of Tools
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We'd wager there have been plenty of times you tried to maneuver a drill/driver into a spot that just wouldn't allow it and wished you had a small, powerful tool that would drive a screw where others just can't go. Here it is. The PS10-2A is one of the handiest, most powerful little drivers we've laid hands on. It's impressively powered by "litheon," which Bosch calls "the industry's most advanced lithium-ion battery technology." We can attest that there's absolutely no lag in power, and the run time is great; more than 100 drives per charge. Recharge time is just 30 minutes, so you should never have to wait for a battery. The best feature, of course, is the clever design. Instead of a pistol grip like most drivers, this one has a sturdy tool body and an articulating head that has five detents, letting you set it however you need it. The head itself is just 3-1/2-inches long, so it's no struggle at all to slip it into tight spaces suchas in between studs, under-sink cabinets, between joists and other tricky situations. If it's length you need, just flip the head to the vertical position and it's literally like having a screwdriver at your fingertips; it's not quite a-foot long at its full length. It uses 1/4-inch hex bits, and they're easy to change. We would have liked to see some on-board bit storage, but that's a small point. The two-finger trigger is comfortable, and it's quite sensitive, so take care not to strip your fasteners while you're on the learning curve. In all, we're really pleased with this little driver, and we think there's a place for it in just about every toolbox. Includes: tool, (1) carrying case, (2) 12-volt batteries, (1) 30-minute charger, (2) 1.5-inch drive bits.

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• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000PI48AK
• Item model number: PS10-2A
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,072 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #53 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Drills

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bosch PS10-2A Impact Driver Kit, August 27, 2008

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G.T. (Olympia, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bosch PS10-2A 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I couldn't get my drill into a very tight spot, so I ordered the new Bosch 12 Volt PS10-2A Impact Driver. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. The drill fit into the tight spot and had plenty of power to drill the holes through some pretty tough laminate flooring material and on into the plywood subfloor. I own a Bosch portable table saw and a Bosch sander, and I am also very happy with their performance.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars REALLY tried to like it..., December 27, 2009

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RH - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch PS10-2A 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this driver over 6 months ago as an "elegant", or so I thought, replacement for my aging Black & Decker Versa Pack driver. I REALLY tried to like this Bosch driver since I bought it, but just can't get there.

PROS:
Multi-angle head
Quick change chuck
Gets in tight places
Uses Li-Ion batteries with fast charge cycles
Comes with 2 batteries so you can keep going
Good balance
Has (effectively) 2 speeds
Has multi torque electronic "clutch" settings

CONS:
Has 2 speeds: fast & too fast
Has 2 torque settings: too much and WAY too much!

After owning other Bosch tools, I bought this with some confidence it would work well. The first one had one speed/torque setting (despite the dial settings): HIGH. I exchanged it for another which had multiple settings as (apparently) designed. These proved to be:

SPEED: The first 10% of the trigger travel immediately invokes the next to highest speed and the other 90% invokes the highest speed - hardly suitable for delicate or precise work. My 20 year old Black and Decker is more sensitive.

TORQUE: The slide switch has 7 settings plus a "drill" setting (max. torque?). Setting these at any setting apparently invokes random torque settings - anything from "strip the screw out of the hole" to "rip the head of the screw off". Once or twice the driver did stop when it approached a certain set point - albeit different than what I had in mind about where it should stop.

At first I thought Bosch didn't understand what "variable speed" and "torque control" settings meant. But then I thought "they MUST understand that - they're in the tool business...".
I just bought a Bosh combo kit of a 12v Max (and THAT'S another subject - 12vMax) driver and impactor. They both have a variable speed control that APPARENTLY works - really slow speed at first, then gradually increasing. Now, I haven't tried them in real use yet, but initial observation seems to refute the fact that Bosch doesn't know how a variable speed system should work. And I can't yet comment on the torque clutch on the driver until I actually use it.

So, you gotta' wonder. If Bosch can get it right in their other tools, what happened here? Was this particular (electronic control) design contracted out to a design firm in Lower Slobovia with limited design resources? Having worked for a major German manufacturing company in an earlier life, I find it hard to believe there was no design review prior to production release. So, how was such a product released?

UPDATE 1/3/10: After sending a brief version of this review to Bosch, here's their response:

"The PS10 clutch is electronic so there's no ratcheting & the lowest setting is still pretty heavy, but won't activate on some low torque applications like drywall and we're finding on some small screw applications where they either snap off the head or drive INTO wood. If it appears that the lowest clutch setting on the PS10 is not low enough to clutch out. It is not broken it is just not triggered by the resistance of the sheet rock or the small screw size into wood. Just to verify it is not broken, drive a 3 inch screw into a piece of wood at the lowest setting and see you get a clutch reaction. If you do, then it verifies that the lowest clutch setting is not low enough for the application. If it is not low enough, then we would recommend using the PS20 as others who do not feel the PS10 is low enough are reporting that the PS20 does work for them."

Anyway, bottom line (still) is that this is a really cool piece of gear re versatility in terms of fitting in tight places, battery life, etc. BUT, if you need a true variable speed, variable torque driver, look elsewhere. I wouldn't buy this again.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely engineered tool, February 3, 2010

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Sharkman (Abbotsford, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch PS10-2A 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

To me what says a lot is that when Bosch first introduced this line of sub-compact tools, they correctly labeled them as 10.8 volt. When their competitors saw what success Bosch was having with the line, they copied them, and came out with their own versions. The competition called them 12 volt, which as I've learned is not the rms voltage, but is a marketing gimick. I understand why Bosch relabeled their line the same way, and I guess you're being pretty successful when your competitors copy your products.

I've had this particular model for 2 years and have come to really like it. The shape with the rotating head is, or was unique until others started copying that too. 600 rpm is fast for a 1 speed and it really has good power for the size. The trigger took a little getting used to being that it turns on an instant after you hit it, but it's not a 1/2 second as another reviewer said, and it varies the speed quite well unlike said reviewer found. He may have gotten a defective unit.

I really like the clutch, an electronic rather than mechanical one. I find it very accurate and easy to work with and find that I rarely use it in the "drill' position. But on a recent occasion I did, and this drill saved me from having to go out and find a 5 foot flexible bit, which would have cost me $40+.

I was in a basement needing to drill a hole through the top plate into a wall so I could install a thermostat. It was double plated(2 2x6) and my cordless drill wouldn't fit in the space between the floor jousts, so my only other option was get a flexible bit and drill up from the hole I'd cut in the drywall. Then I thought of the PS10 with a spade bit. I used a 1/2 inch bit and it took a while but the drill performed well, though I didn't let it heat up. Yet another handy application.

Though excellent, it's not perfect. I would still prefer a 2 speed gear box, but other than that, it's pretty trick.