Bosch Impact Drill Review

I was recently asked by the guys at Bosch to review their PSB 700-2 Impact Drill. I own a couple of other Bosch Power Tools and have always found them to be very reliable, and long lasting… even the lower priced tools that are targeted at the Home Handyman.

The first thing you get is a good quality carry case. It feels sturdy and up to the task of being thrown around in the back of a ute. This Impact Drill also came with a bonus set of 5 Masonary Drill bits in sizes of 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm. Any free extras are always appreciated. The case also includes a handle and depth guage.

The first thing you do notice is that this drill feels right. It has the right amount of weight to make it feel like a serious tool that is solid and long lasting. It doesn’t feel too light like some of the cheaper models that you can now buy in your local hardware store, and therefore you get the sense that something is missing.

This model also comes with a very good quality quick-release chuck. This is the best quality chuck that I have experienced on any DIY model drill. Its very easy to use and holds the drill bits as you would expect.

The PSB 700 has a 2-Speed gearbox with quite a reasonable top end speed and a lot more torque at low speed. The low speed is where you will mainly be when drilling into masonary and also steel. The faster speed comes into its own mainly when drilling into timber. Also, to help control speed there is a variable speed trigger included.

While using the supplied masonary drill bits to drill into a concrete slab, and also a brick wall, the PSB 700 did its job very well with all size drill holes. The impact action felt consistent and didn’t slow down or stick in situation that I tested. Using the PSB 700 while drilling into 6mm steel was also very easy. Of course I made sure to use the lower speed and some wax lubricant to make life easier on my Quarter Inch (6mm) drill bit.

Overall a very good all round drill. The PSB 700 is strong and very reliable. Great for everyday use around the home. This Impact Drill will handle anything the DIY Handyman has to throw at it and should last quite a few years in the tool shed.

Click here to go to the product details on the Bosch website.

And below is some of the technical data for this model:

Technical Data

• Power input – 701 W
• Power output – 360 W
• Max. torque (1st gear / 2nd gear) – 32,0 / 12,0 Nm
• Idle speed (1st gear/2nd gear) – 0 – 800 / 2.600 rpm
• Impact rate – 44.200 bpm
• Machine weight – 2,4 kg

Drilling Range

• Max. drilling diameter in concrete (1st gear / 2nd gear): 20 / 13 mm
• Max. drilling diameter in steel (1st gear / 2nd gear): 13 / 8 mm
• Max. drilling diameter in wood (1st gear / 2nd gear): 40 / 25 mm
• Screw diameter max.: 8 mm

Functions

• Speed preselection
• Softgrip
• Forward/reverse operation
• Bosch Electronic