Bosch GSR12V-140FCB22 12V Max Drill Driver with 5-In-1 Flexiclick System and 2 2 0 Ah Batteries

An amateur handyman & carpenter, I've used countless drills over 5 decades but this Bosch 12V cordless 5-headed "hydra" is a simply remarkable tool that is hands-down the best 12V drill I've ever used and puts many 18V/20V drills to shame. It is easy & intuitive to understand how to change the heads and has the right weight and feel of a trusted tool. I adore my Makita 18V twins but they're bigger & heavier & won't fit tasks like this Bosch will - especially with Bosch's offset head to drill/screw into tight corners & the right-angle flexible head. I just got this on sale for $140 and everything about it is Bosch high-quality - the heads, the carrying case, the charger, the feel in your hand. I used it all day on multiple DIY projects with both batteries and it just blew through everything - including my Dodge pickup truck bed metal - with the Black Oxide bits sold separately. I wish I had this decades ago. Kudos to Bosch - this is an amazing evolution in cordless drill technology and a simply amazing tool. Read more

I love this Bosch Flexiclick multi-head drill/screw driver. I find it to have a very nice feel, and each snap-in piece goes in solid (though a little tight, I do find it sometimes takes a few seconds to get it just right before a piece slides into place, and it can be a little resistant to pulling the head out to allow rotating the right-angle and offset adapters). Note that unlike some reviewers, I have no issues with rotating and setting the adapters in each of the 16 positions (every 22.5 degrees), not just 90 degrees, for all pieces, including the right-angle and offset adapters. The gearing in this driver is somehow smoother than my older DeWalt or Porter Cable drivers, so I now tend to reach for this one when driving screws (easier speed control). It may not have quite as much power for driving deep screws, but that has only happened a couple of times and I just switched to my DeWalt for a second to finish it off. It does fit my hand, though I have large hands and can see where some people might find it a bit large to wrap their hand around. Update: I've had it over 1.5 years now and its working great and is my main screw driver. Note that though I use it often, I just do projects around the house and RV, so I can't speak to its durability for daily hard use like a professional would. Read more

I'm a builder and have lots of different drills and drivers, and despite the basic design being more than 10 years old this is still a great little drill. I use it mainly for cabinet installs, where its size, versatility, and precise clutch are major time savers. It has enough power to drive a 1 1/4 Dare Devil or speedbor in a pinch, but if you think you're going to use this to rough in some electrical, or build a deck there are obviously better alternatives. I also want to mention I have never had the head disengage unintentionally. This was a major concern or mine reading some of the reviews, but it simply is not an issue for me. I dont know if this is because of a design change, or user error on the part of some reviewers, but once it is locked in I dont see how it would come off by itself, and I've certainly never experienced it. I do wish the drill had some sort of belt clip, especially since the one on their 12v impact is the best I've used. Read more

I really like this tool and have been recommending it to many other people. I especially like the compact size and the offset attachment. I like it much better than the DeWalt 12V drill. I have not tried the Milwaukee M12 tool so cannot compare it. It is not designed for heavy duty projects (like building a deck) but it is great for most other jobs and is much lighter and easier to use than bigger drills. It only comes with a soft case so I bought a rigid case for it from Harbor Freight. Each person needs to decide if they want to pay about 50$ extra for the brushless version. I would recommend the brushless version for professionals but this version is fine for everyone else. Expecting this to do big jobs is like using a Honda Fit to move furniture (although I am guilty of doing that). Read more

Easily the best tool I ever purchased. No problems, no querks, as advertised. The offset interchangeable head is a game changer and I find I do most of my work with it attached (woodworking with hardwoods inc. maple, walnut, oak, zebra). I even use it to drill metal with very good non-mass production bits, but I have found zero noticeable power loss with the interchangeable heads, the battery life is great and the ergonomics can’t be beat. I also have the larger Bosh impact driver and haven’t used it since this little 20v arrived because it does... everything I need it to. I did think I was vastly limited in torque when I first got it because it would stall out on heavy material until I realized there is a limiter feature which has one of the greatest assets because once you dial in how to set it, well... I never have to worry about bumping the trigger or going slow and I never over-drill or crack wood anymore, even on very delicate material. It’s actually one of the best time saving features if you know how to use it. Well done Bosh!!! Read more