By now you might have noticed that Bosch is an advertiser on ToolGuyd for a couple of weeks this quarter. The ad appears in the sidebar on the right side of the page, half-way down. Don’t worry if you look and don’t see it, as it only appears sometimes.
The ad promotes their sweepstakes, which you could enter to win select power tools or the grand prize of a RAM 1500 truck.
If you’re interested: Bosch Sweepstakes Details & Entry
You can enter the Bosch sweepstakes once a day for more chances to win.
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ToolGuyd doesn’t include editorial content as part of ad deals – that’s just not how we roll. Bosch asked nicely if we would post about the sweepstakes, I said probably. I decided I would, because hey, it’s a reasonable promo, and wouldn’t it be cool if ToolGuyd readers won some new Bosch tools? Even better – what if a ToolGuyd reader won that RAM truck?! That’d be awesome.
But I then thought to myself that I could just post about the sweepstakes, but why not do a little more. So I asked if we could get some new Bosch products for a ToolGuyd-specific giveaway. A little back and forth, and they agreed to provide two cordless tool kit prizes, just for you guys.
The Prize
A Bosch 18V brushless hybrid impact driver and wrench wireless charging bundle, model IDH182WC-102.
Learn more about the hybrid impact
Learn more about Bosch wireless charging technology
These kits sell for $300 via Amazon.
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This is so new that I haven’t even gotten my hands on a test sample yet. These kits, and the wireless charging tech, just hit the market this month.
Why it’s Hot
First, you get Bosch’s latest 18V brushless hybrid impact driver and wrench. It has a 1/4″ hex chuck AND a 1/2″ square drive. This makes it a great tool for driving screws, lag bolts, and all kinds of fasteners. It’s not meant for automotive work, but you might be able to use it on looser lug nuts.
Max torque is 1650 in-lbs, and there are two lower speed and torque settings that improve control and reduce risk of fastener damage when working with smaller screws and bolts.
This would be a nice giveaway prize by itself, but you also get a wireless charging package that includes a wireless charger, charging frame, and 18V 2.0Ah battery pack.
We’re trying to convince Bosch to splurge and provide the wall and bench-mountable drill and driver holster with each prize package as well, but right now that’s uncertain.
I have briefly tested the hybrid impact tool, and really like it. It’s not as compact as other impact drivers, but it’s a nice 2-in-1 combo tool with great power, ergonomics, and runtime. I haven’t tested the wireless/inductive charging tech yet, but my experience with Bosch tools makes me confident that it’s as good as it looks.
I have a wireless/inductive charger for my cell phone, and it’s a HUGE convenience. With Bosch’s system, it means that the battery gets recharged, at least partially, every time you put the drill or driver down.
I am excited about this new inductive charging system, but know that not all users will see or reap the benefits of the new system. Even if you don’t quite have an immediate use for the wireless charging tech, you can use the 18V battery and tool with any of Bosch’s other 18V batteries, chargers, and tools.
How to Enter
Leave a comment below, telling me what you would use the prize package for. Or simply tell me what you think about the wireless charging technology.
As another entry option, how about a haiku poem? Maybe a knock-knock joke? I read EVERY comment and entry, and appreciate a change in pace every now and then.
Please don’t just say “I want to win,” or “pick me,” or “throw my name into the hat,” or anything that effect.
Winner Selection
(2) winners will be selected at random.
Rules
You must have a non-PO Box continental USA address. Entry period ends Monday December 15th, 2014. One entry per person.
Prize Fulfillment
Bosch is supplying the products for the giveaway and will ship the prizes directly to each winner.
Sweepstakes & More Chances to Win
As mentioned, there are extra chances to win some new Bosch tools, through their separate sweepstakes. You can enter the sweepstakes EVERY DAY for even more chances to win.
I entered once to check out the process, although I’m probably not eligible to win anything. You supply your contact info, and then click another button to enter. It says you have to watch a quick video before entering, but I don’t think the entry process is set up to require this.
The next day, you simply have to “log in” with your email address to make an additional entry.
Bosch Sweepstakes Entry (please let us know if you win anything!)
Bosch Wireless Tech Products on Amazon (in case you want to buy the new charging system right away)
But it's me!
I’m a little more convinced of the usefulness of this addition to Bosch’s lineup, as my previous comments made clear. The convenience of setting it down and charging, as you note does help push me further. I have all Bosch cordless drills and impact drivers (two of each, although one impact driver is an older NiCd model my son will soon inherit), but would gladly take a set of the new models off Bosch’s hands, giving me the chance to pass along more tools to the children.
AJ Campanelli
Impact, Torque, Long Screws
What is better than a free tool?
No outlet, no fear!
Adam Jahnke
Would love to try out a brushless wrench! I hear lots of good things. I’ve had good experiences with all of my Bosch tools in the past.
Del
This is awesome, thanks! I’d use the hybrid impact as a compliment to my 12v kit, especially in cases where my 12v impact doesn’t have the oomph.
And I have a haiku;
New Bosch tool tech.
With wireless charging,
the game is changed.
J Freeman
I can see that this may be the future of tool charging systems. As we always strive to be more efficient, just setting a tool down and having it charge, can be a life-job saver. Do you ever forget to bring that 2nd battery to the job and then your primary runs low. This will allow you to charge between uses, maintaining that work flow. Just like any charging system, at the end of the day you still have to remember to place your low batteries on the chargers. Maybe in the future they can install timers and alarms into the powered end of the systems to remind you charge.
John
Thanks for posting the sweepstakes link. It is something I would have missed otherwise.
I have had spectacular bad luck with Bosch cordless offerings in the past, and while the wireless charging design interests me, the engineering design issues I have had with Bosch cordless motors and the failures of three tools with less than 30 hours use on each (one of which was the replacement for the first failure and failed in less than ten) will keep me from buying into this system. I very much liked the engineering of the tools overall (outside of the motors themselves), but the motor failures shifted my focus to other brands.
I would, however, very much like to put one of these to the test, if nothing other than to see if it survives my personal bad luck with the brand. 😉
Florian
I recently upgraded to the new brushless drill. Because I had to, and what a difference. I wish I had the means to upgrade my impact too. I’d use them everyday in what I do for living… Thanks for the chance
Tyler
Quite frankly when I picked up my last Bosch Drill and Impact Driver set a couple weeks ago I was seriously considering this one with the hybrid chuck. Due to the costs I decided not to splurge since I can just use impact rated hex to socket adapters or my pneumatic impact. That said, I still want it. I think there is a lot of merit to it.
The wireless/inductive charging is also something I’m excited to see. It’s definitely not much of a benefit to the contractor types, but it would work well in my shop setting. During project assembly I can ensure that my battery stays charged throughout the whole day. I’m also suspecting it will help me keep track of it better. Instead of laying it down just out of reach or hiding it under a part it will always be on the charging station.
Jerry
This will get me started on the home improvement in a big way.
Jeff
How ’bout a (terrible and hastily-written) limerick?
There once was a toolguyd.com lurker
Who fancied himself an amateur woodworker.
But he had terrible tools,
His projects looked like errands for fools,
So when he saw the Bosch he thought “Now there’s a corker!”
Urill
The wireless charging system is interesting. Most wireless phone charger only delivers no more than 10W of power. I do not know how fast will the wireless charger charge, but it looks like to have more than 50W of power. That is quite impressive.
Eric
I wonder if wireless charging reduces the lifespan of the battery pack since it is not as efficent as traditional charging methods.
Adabhael
I cannot manage a haiku, so the best I can offer is a bit of doggerel limerick:
Thanks as always for the opportunity and for the heads up on the sweepstakes.
Andrew
I would use this for work. I would use the impact feature for removing the pesky hex bolts that are always locked into place.
James C
I hope that inductive charging catches on with power tools AND it becomes standardized. Many of us have dreamed about batteries that are compatible among different brands. I’m not holding my breath for that, but I think standardized inductive charging may be possible. Brands can keep their proprietary battery packs and perhaps consumers will get the convenience of needing just one charger.
I for one love my various devices that charge with the ubiquitous USB format. Sure, the batteries often aren’t interchangeable (if even removable), but I don’t have to keep track of a dozen different proprietary chargers and cables. That’s a huge benefit of a standard USB format, in my mind. I’d love to see that in power tools with inductive charging.
Jim Felt
I’ve no need for the so called wireless charging but I’d truly like to hear an answer to Eric’s question!
As for the contest it seems pleasant enough but as a longtime Bosch ProVantage user I’ll let someone else enter and maybe win. And yes I love my brushless Bosch tools. So far.
BikerDad
Hey Jim, if you win, just send it my way… 8-D
TimT
Eric and Jim,
Induction is not a new technology. However, the ability to detect foreign objects on the charging pad is where Bosch has created something special. The system is just as efficient as a traditional charging system. Empty batteries are charged to 80% in 25 min. and 100% in 50 min. The batteries will last just as long as traditionally charged batteries. This system is made for convenience to save steps for the user which in turns save time on the job. This equates to saving the user money per job. What you will notice by using this system is depending on the job, you’ll never take the battery off the tool. It’s just a great compliment to the Bosch line up and future of 18V power tools.
Doug
I think the wireless charging is a fantastic innovation. I have used inductive charging on cell phones and some non-consumer applications, and it is really good for workflow.
I work in automotive testing and it would be really nice to always have the driver charged up and at hand. Now it is always a question if our tools are charged, and changing a battery is not a one-handed job.
That being said, if I won this, i would keep it at home.
Nathan
There once was a site known as Toolguyd
That drew readers both near, far’nd wide
The giveaway offers
Did not fill the coffers
But Stuart’s time consumed by the tide.
Robert
I have been using wireless charger for my sonicare toothbrush. I want to try a brushless one next.
I’ve been wanting to add 18v tools with my m12 and the logical step is to get the m18 but I have known bosch since I was little. I actually cancelled a bosch order before getting my m12 because it would take 3 weeks to deliver. Maybe this will start my bosch collection or start an Lboxx addiction.
Brian
I’d like to win this Toolguyd
To show Bosch my pride
A hybrid impact, to work exact
And finish my work worldwide.
Pete Mazarakos
I love my set of 12V Bosch drivers. They’re perfectly sized and have enough power for almost all the things I work on. But not everything, so it would be great to have an 18V impact driver to help tackle the tougher projects.
And since most of my work is done in one place, a stationary wireless charger is a great idea!
Kevin
My Haiku Entry:
Caged by wires no more,
Even when I put you down,
You will charge back up
Kevin
cool tech, reminds me of my palm pixi phone from several years back that had a wireless puck charger. Looks like a sweet kit , could use an 18 volt upgrade.
Ben
My Nokia phone has this wireless charging feature, but I’ve never seen this on any cordless tools. Looks like a really cool impact driver, so I’d like to give it a spin.
Eric
Thank you for running these giveaways, while I haven’t won any power tools for you (or Bosch, or anyone else) it is really nice to have hope that I am going to be able to get tool upgrades that I can’t otherwise afford.
Chriske1970
I’d use this to build a covered porch on the front of my house. 🙂
Josh
Wireless charging
Brushless motors, cordless tools
Doing more with “less”
I’d love to get the wireless charger mounted by my workbench, and keep it as a dedicated tool. Nothing worse than starting a project and realizing your batteries never got charged; it doesn’t happen as often with lithium as it used to but it’s still an irritation.
BikerDad
I’d love to win the hybrid driver, mostly for the wrench aspect, as I recently got the DeWalt XR Premium set and don’t actually have any sort of impact wrench at this time. In truth, it was a very close decision between the DeWalt and the Bosch. Oh, and I did enter the Ram contest a while back. I suspect if I won that my F150 would be a bit peeved.
I can’t say that I’m excited about the wireless charging, as I haven’t monkeyed around with it for any of my 2 (3 if I count a Bluetooth earset I rarely use) electronic devices, but it does sound like cool tech that may end up supplanting regular chargers at some point. One question I have is this: does the battery have to be in the tool to charge on the pad? I suspect not, but would like some confirmation.
Robb
I’m looking to put up a shed when spring comes around and this would be great for driving all the screws and occasional lag bolts on the project. Having the wireless charging capability would also mean I would never have to worry about any downtime due to a dead battery.
Joshua Latham
I would use this to finish construction of my bedroom addition. My wife is getting anxious that i won’t get it done before my 1 year old is ready to start school, lol. Thanks Stuart, great site!
mp
So with a move to wireless it would be a great time to standardize within the industry. Like qi for cell phone wireless charging.
Eric
Knock, Knock….
Who’s There?
Orange..
Orange who?
Orange you glad you picked my comment to win!
I have some 12v Bosch tools and love them. The 18v would be a nice addition to the mechanic work that I do. I have wireless charging for my phone and am intrigued how it would work for tools. I also want to try out the hybrid anvil.
Daniel
I’m not much of a poet, but I am too lazy to remove batteries to charge. That makes the wireless charging perfect for me.
Gene
If I win the impact, I see a post and board retaining wall, a new deck, a pergola and LOTS of new flower beds in my future….
My haiku:
What a cool new tool!
I’ll be driving screws all day
WIth Glee!
Since I told you what I’d do with it AND wrote a haiku, does that count as two entries:) ? Happy Thanksgiving!
Joel
I could really use an impact driver for around the house and at work. An impact driver that doubles as an impact wrench would be even more handy. The wireless charging looks very interesting, and should be a great convenience. Hope I win and get test it out. Thanks for putting this together for us, Stuart.
John
I would screw down my squeaking bedroom floor
Mahalo
Bosch sweepstakes are great
I like their driver tech, too
Hope to “Lead The Charge”
Nick
Oh, a giveway?
I could find a use for that.
Not going to win though.
Joel
I’ve been trying so hard to get into the Bosch lineup. But I started with Milwaukee a few years ago and being in both their m12 and m18 it’s hard to get out or at least wouldn’t make sense after having invested. This would be that push. I could finally get my dad his own power tools (the Milwaukee of course) and start getting those awesome L-boxxes.
Matt
Though volts, they have only twelve,
I bought my current Bosch’s myself.
But eighteen is nice,
And right at that price,
to get more Bosch tools on my shelf.
Blake Paine
I’d love to start updating my my current Boch lineup to wireless. It would be great for my work in the film industry.
jay k.
Oh my gosh
How awesome that BOSCH
Is willing to act
With a free impact
Of course, Stu did some work
But we expect nothing less from the toolguyd best
We thank him for all that he has done
Even with his newborn son
And look forward to many more a post
From the best website that has every reason to boast
Derek
I would use the 18v impact driver to drive the bigger screws that put some strain on my 12v Bosch. This past weekend I was sending 4″ screws into some very old rough cut 2×4’s and the 12v did it but it was unhappy and chewed through batteries. I would also try using it for automotive work like changing brakes because the motor is smaller than an air impact wrench so it can get into more places.
The wireless charging is interesting but I doubt it has substantial benefit for me. Most of my work it out in random places far from a wall charger. The best case for the wireless charger is if you mainly use the tool near a workbench. If it had a 12v car adapter that could also be useful for the on-call handyman type. For me, the li-ion batteries don’t discharge too much sitting in the case and I don’t think leaving a battery on a charger 24/7 is good for longevity.
Chris Petersen
Wow, now that’s a head-turner of a driver/wrench! I don’t have any Bosch tools currently, but keep drooling at them. This one would certainly start a new addicition. Wireless charging is the next big wave – if my toothbrush can have an induction charger, it’s about time my go-to driver could have it too!
Art
Dead Dewalt in truck,
Moving next week to new home,
Bosch tools fit the bill.
John S
I am really pleased to see Bosch come out with this new wireless charging technology – glad to see them leading the charge in one area of tool development at least… I am not convinced that this is anything more than a luxury item for anyone outside of a production setting / perhaps the tradesman on the go. Bosch makes great tools and this certainly looks like a sweet technology, but apart from getting it free, it won’t see a place in my shop anytime soon.
Still, it would definitely be a time saver, albeit a small one at that 🙂
rhyino
I look forward to the the growth of this wireless charging technology. This dual drive Bosch tool would be great with the 1/4″ drive to fasteners into concrete to anchor strut; then switching over to the 1/2″ square to assemble the strut apparatus.
Thank you for “going to bat” for your Tool Guyd fans! Have a safe and warm Thanksgiving.
maureen
I am not a poet and I know it but this is a tool that my husband would love to be able to use around our home and do the improvements he has been wanting to do for some time.
Roy
It’s great that you convinced a high end tool manufacturer to give away tools to guys who will really use them – your readers. While i don’t need them, I hope someone who is really in need will win. Good luck everyone. And thanx Stu for the great information you share with us. I’ve purchased quite a few tools after reading about them here.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
Tom W
I’ve been looking to move into the bosch 18v line and the wireless charging tech seems like the perfect way to always have a fully charged battery.
joe k.n.
I’d use it mostly for light remodeling, but limited storage space means that tools with multiple modes can really punch above their weight. Inductive charging means a much higher chance for me to actually remember to charge the battery before putting it away. And the blue color coincidentally matches these other L Boxxes here. 😉
Aellynh
Still holding out for the 10.8/12v brushless impact driver from Bosch (PS42 anyone?), but for the time, making do with the PS41. I always keep the thing in my toolbag along with a spare battery. Its good for %99 of tasks I do involving fastening (or unfastening) stuff. Otherwise out comes the big 18 volt impact or drill/driver. As 18v tools are getting lighter and more compact, its getting really temping to retire the 12v stuff and just starting carrying around something like this 18v hybrid impact driver/wrench with the 5-cell battery. Only a pound heavier and not that much bigger in overall size!
Edward Frattarelli
I am ready to move on from Dewalt Nicads and this would be a great way to jump start my new collection of cordless tools!
John
I mostly use cordless drills at work, but this impact driver would really come in handy sometimes.
Dennis
I love wireless charging, I think it’s the best feature on my phone. I’ve been waiting for the manufacturers of other chargeable products to incorporate the functionality into their devices.
Farid
This would be awesome to to work on the car, finish the basement, fix the patio stairs, hang shelves…. or simply place on the mantle next to the Christmas stockings as a conversation piece!
Farid
To stop the drool,
I must win this tool.
A limerick I will write,
so people think I’m bright.
While in fact, I am just a fool.
(Funny what goes through the mind while driving home!)
Hayden
Most power tools do not survive long in the Marine industry hazards include fiberglass dust, saltwater, South FL heat, resin, adhesive, solvents . Most employees use Ryobi’s and call them disposable and have makita for clean jobs I have milwaukee’s. Will an inductive charger be able to handle all the grime and dust? Can a bosch handle the abuse? If I win I will put the bosch through a rigorous torture test.
dylan mains
Knock knock…
Who is there?
Bosch wireless charging technology.
GAME OVER.
CB
Currently rebuilding my second house in FL. The house is located across the country far away from my main tools and I have to check in tools on the flight with me. I brought the Bosch 12v impact & drill version and I really love it but it would be awesome to be able have a bit more oomph for tackling the big and really tough tasks during framing and roughing.
Also looking forward to one day adding to the family the 12v reciprocating saw.
Joke of the day:
“One day a man goes to a pet shop to buy a parrot. The assistant takes the man to the parrot section and asks the man to choose one. The man asks, ”How much is the yellow one?”
The assistant says, ”$2000.” The man is shocked and asks the assistant why it’s so expensive. The assistant explains, ”This parrot is a very special one. He knows typewriting and can type really fast.”
”What about the green one?” the man asks.
The assistant says, ”He costs $5000 because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notes.”
”What about the red one?” the man asks.
The assistant says, ”That one’s $10,000.”
The man says, ”What does HE do?”
The assistant says, ”I don’t know, but the other two call him boss.””
jason. W
I didn’t read all the comments..but when does this end? How long do I have to enter? This isn’t my entry because I want to think of something witty.
Tee hee
jason. W
Whoa. Apparently I’m blind. Says it right there.
Joe S
I love the idea of wireless charging technology. No more flimsy contacts to go bad. I could really use the Bosch power to replace my old Dewalt.
rshadd
Thanks Stu and Thanks to Bosch for offering up this opportunity.
Jason Abettan
I wonder if you would still let me have it considering I would probably slap a 3/8 chuck on it and use it like a hammer drill . . .
or some Greenlee hex masonry bits.
Seems like those would go nicely with them too 😀
Robert
Bosch tools have served me well. I can’t wait to try the wireless charging.
Scott
Upgrading from my black and decker hand me down is at the top of my list. I’ve never worked with Bosch tools but based on what I’ve read here, I’m missing out. Also- nice job supporting the advertisers that support you without compromising your integrity and independence.
Jason
The hyrbrid design looks interesting, and very useful for jobs where I am using screws and 3/8 lags. No more clunky adapters.
ktash
Ok, limerick here.
Online there’s a guyd for good tools
The guy who writes it really rules
So when Bosch corp one day
Had a grand giveaway
He got readers a prize very cool.
JDubs
I’ve been researching impact drivers and wrenches for a while trying to decide what to get. Bosch is always at the top of my list for any tools I buy. Just thinking about the convenience of the wireless technology has really got my attention. I started dropping hints to the wife earlier this month once I heard about it as a good idea for Xmas. I figure if I can win the impact driver, then I can always have her buy me the table saw I have my eye on.
Jordan
Just bought a house and I’m doing a ton of work. I would love to have this tool and it’s ability to charge just when I put it down on the chatting base to keep topping the power off.
Adam
Planning (and hoping) to build a deck in the spring. This would make it a whole lot more fun.
Terry
This would come in handy for all of the renovations we have planned (and ongoing). I am very interested in the wireless charging station, seeing that it is a “garage” tool and meant to be used and abused I would hope the charging station would be of a “stout” build. I’m sure I will find out one was or another, but the best way would be by winning this drawing! Best of luck everyone!
Pete
Looks cool, hopefully one of you that will appreciate the drill will get it!
Mr Michael L. Veach
Lets be honest, I don’t really need this and would probably not buy one. I just couldn’t justify it. But, if I got one free, I would do a jig and sing happy birthday to me.
Toolfreak
When I saw this contest I said omigosh
A chance to win something from Bosch
While I do have a driver from their 12V max line
My drill is a Skil 14.4V from an earlier time
I don’t have an impact driver just yet
though it is something I probably should get
once I have the chance I will probably invest
in Bosch 18V tools and put them to the test
But until there’s the most incredible sale
or a longer warranty it they should ever fail
I shall just wait and keep my eyes open wide
for contests to win Bosch stuff on Toolguyd
J
My daughter loves Taylor Swift, so Shake it Off is in my head–my apologies, guys:
I’m too good to shop
At IKEA for table tops
That’s what people say, mmm-mmm
That’s what people say, mmm-mmm
I buy too many tools [ha!]
That I never even use
At least that’s what people say, mmm-mmm
That’s what people say, mmm-mmm
But I’ll keep making
Scraps and sawdust, baby
I’ve got pretty plans
in my mind
and Sketch-up printouts, too
‘Cause the buyers gonna buy buy buy buy buy
and IKEA makes me cry cry cry cry cry
Baby I’m just gonna make make make make make
Make my own, make my own
Restoration’s gonna try try try try try
to sucker in my wife wife wife wife wife
but I’m just gonna make make make make make
Make my own, make my own
E
i want this!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY!!
JoshG
I’m about ready to plunge into a new platform of cordless tools. Still back in the old school 14.4 makita world. I’d love to find a new platform so reliable and trust worthy. Perhaps the Bosch is just the ticket. Thanks for the contest.
NCD
Knock,knock,
Who’s there?
Don’t know,
Don’t care.
It’s Thanksgiving,
Thanks ToolGuyd,
Thanks Bosch.
Jason
I think the wireless charging technology is really cool. I honestly didn’t think we would see it in power tools this soon to be honest. I would use it for when im installing telco racks and other low voltage installs in do on a daily basis. I could keep this in my tuck so it would be topped off all the time, and I could just grab my drill and go. I might try and mod it to some kind of tool cart also. I would have to have one first to think about how to lay things out.
Ryan
As a plumber this drill would be great. I could use it for tightening no hub couplings and then victualic couplings with the same drill. It would make the job much easier.
David M
I’ve become a little more interested in this technology, especially after watching some of the videos on the Bosch website. I thing the drill holder would be very handy to mount in my truck so that the drill could always be ready to go. As a contractor, seems like always trying to find a battery, so something like this would be a welcome product.
Jerrod
My old drill just gave up the ghost..in the market for a new one, this would be great.
Andrew
Wireless charging sounds like a cool idea, but it eliminates the satisfaction of snapping a new battery into the tool.
Makes life easier, though so who cares.
Michael W
A Knock Knock, Haiku Pun:
Knock Knock. Who’s there? Bosch. Bosch Who?
Phew, I didn’t “Bosch” it!
Get it – “Botch” it. It’s a stretch, but it works.
And wouldn’t mind expanding my Bosch lineup. Thanks for offering up the giveaway.
Enjoy reading up on tool news on your site.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
Ryan
Would be great to try this new tech out.
federico
I am not to convince about the wireless charging since am always laying the tools on the ground butwill see I hope to win this since I have a project that my old 14volt dealt was not able to complete. Batteries died on me.
adam dobson
I’m building a cabin up in Vermont. I would be using this in the near future for building a couple of sheds and building a staircase up to the loft. Thank you.
MT_Noob
Knock-knock?
(who’s there?)
Orange.
(Orange who?)
Orange you glad I didn’t just say pick me?
Kevin
I’d use it to as an impact driver, so I’m probably the only person around who doesn’t own a cordless one yet. The impact wrench part would be used for working around the car on occasion.
Stefani Hutchison
my husband loves tools
So handy around the house
Would love to win this!
Rick
Reading many of your articles as I’m investing in some tools. Winning this would make the Bosch vs “another brand” decision much easier! I could then spend my money on the Bosch contractor table saw! Might become brand devoted?
Zachary
I would use that impact driver to build some new work benches and to fix my deck.
edged
I would love to win this Bosch Hybrid impact driver. I am currently using a screw driver & A drill to do my repair project. Having a such nice impact driver would make my life so much easier. The wireless charging is great. No need to worry about wearing out the contact from charging a lot.
JV
This is the Terminator of all Drills, if I win I will use it to annihilate all the items on my honey to do list until TERMINATED!!!!
Alex
Wireless charging looks nice and all, but I think I’d still prefer swapping wall charged cells. It might be more convenient if you only had one battery though.
Giffin
I’m remodeling my 1500 sqft basement on my own and could absolutely use a new drill!
Allen
I gave up on cordless tools a decade ago. I would like to see what I have been missing, and I have never used an impact driver so I would like to try these out.
Thanks.
Neal
I already have the milwaukee fuel 12v set.
I would use this to,
Drive drill fasten screw remove
All of the cool stuff
Need a starter as an excuse to start putting together an 18v set. Hope you enjoyed the bad haiku.
KL
Ever since I heard of it I thought the wireless charging will be a game changer. In 10 years we’ll look back and say “remember when” we had to slide our batteries off the tool and onto dovetails? This will become as common as wireless internet or keyless entry on cars.
GM
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Dewey.
Dewey who?
Dewey have to keep telling silly jokes.
Zachary Helmers
Wireless charging, especially with the holster design would be awesome… We bought a fixer-upper (read, barely standing) house that we are living in and renovating at the same time. Having tools ready to go and fully charged at all times would be a big improvement… And the timing is spectacular as my 10 year old makita seems to have finally died.
Brandon
What did the fish say when it swam into a concrete wall?
Dam.
James
I would use the prize for fixing things that aren’t broken around the house and use it when volunteering at habitat for humanity.
I am curious to see how exactly they implemented the wireless charging and how well it works. It works for cell phones that charge at 5-10 Watts, but an 18V 2 Ah tool battery charging in 30 minutes charges at 72 Watts.
Zach R
I work for a crappy contractor, who thrives off supplying us with crappy cheap tools, simple jobs take 10x as long due to litterally no working tools, and doesnt pay us enough to be able to get something like this, i would use this to be the only guy on the whole fricken job site to be able to leave for the day and actaully say” i got s**t done!!
Chase
I’ve recently become interested in building things myself rather than just buying stuff. This would be a great for building a new workshop!
LMM
I wish more companies would pursue inductive charging. I like the convenience.
Samantha
I have always loved building things, just recently I’ve started to really build, I made a lounge for the lanai at the beginning of the year and just finished a loft bed for my son. It’s such an accomplishment to build something and say I did that. I started off with not knowing much about tools and paid the price of them breaking, I now save up and try to buy quality tools that will last. Bosch is a great brand, love the wireless feature, would love to build my next project with a tool like this.
Raffi H
Once upon the toolguy-d
as I see this Bosch hybrid
I just dream of what I could drive with it
from the rims on my car
got the screws out of my door
and the lags out of the floor
I could drive the half out with it
but I can drive one fourth
but no outlet no fright
wireless is tomorrows tech
Bosch got it today all right.
I don’t know if this rhymes
but I’m gonna keep spitting
like a Bosch I ain’t quitting
Thanks for reading.
adam
I don’t have any 18/20v tools yet, but have been waiting to take the jump up from my Bosch 12vs. I’ve been think either a hammer drill or impact driver, so this is the perfect start. This would give me a good reason to start using my impact sockets on a power tool, rather than a wrench.
Thanks for all your work Stuart. Did you ever watch the online tool reviews called Toolselect? No real reason to ask, other than I came upon them the other day.
Connor D
As a home DIYer, I have used my old Craftsman 315 and a Milwaukee 12v set for everything. From basic jobs around the house, building a chicken coop in the backyard, and a playhouse for the kids.
The next project on the list is installing a 10×18 deck. An impact driver with this kind of power would be amazing! Having spent a lot of time reading your blog (reason I have the Milwaukee 12v drill/driver/impact), I know how much faith you have in Bosch’s line of both corded and cordless tools. With any luck, I hope to test it out myself.
Thank you for all of the great information. Keep it up!
JD
knock knock who’s there? Oh its just me hammering bolts down with my new bosh impact!
joe
I like the way they LEDs are implemented. The handle ergonomics look good. If that’s an on/off switch on the base for the LEDs, thats not a bad idea if it shuts off after a certain time that is greater that the usual 10/20 seconds. If the fuel-gate is in the base of the drill as oppose to the battery, not bad either. Not sure what the red snout piece is all about though. Just by looks the brushless motor looks beefy as well. The wireless charging technology is welcomed too. Can’t wait when they have a build in speaker that beeps twice once the battery has 10% left of capacity…or on the charger when it is fully charge …..i’m working – hear two beeps, “ohhh my battery is charged, thanks charger” lol
Overall, looks nice and owning one might make me a fan boy. Let me tell you, if I was to win (doubtful) the very minute I open the box, in 5 minutes it would be all taken apart to look at it’s innards.
Dan R.
I used to be a bit skeptical of Bosch and the quality of their builds, but after recently receiving one of their reciprocating saws as a gift, I’m really impressed with the durability and usefulness of the hardware. As any person who uses a tool can attest, a good build and the associated longevity of it are key!
Nick Y.
A New Tool
You really need that?
She just doesn’t understand.
There’s never enough.
Regarding inductive charging, I have to think the max charging rate is more restricted than direct wiring. And I prefer the simplicity of the solid connection, the convenience of wireless charging isn’t enough to sway me. But, wireless charging could pave the way for hermetically sealed waterproof tools. I’m sure there’s an industry out there that could make use of that.
TimT
Hi Nick,
I sent this to Eric and Jim in a earlier post:
Induction is not a new technology. However, the ability to detect foreign objects on the charging pad is where Bosch has created something special. The system is just as efficient as a traditional charging system. Empty batteries are charged to 80% in 25 min. and 100% in 50 min. The batteries will last just as long as traditionally charged batteries. This system is made for convenience to save steps for the user which in turns save time on the job. This equates to saving the user money per job. What you will notice by using this system is depending on the job, you’ll never take the battery off the tool. It’s just a great compliment to the Bosch line up and future of 18V power tools.
I hope this helps…
Michael A. Hernandez
Shutters, oh shutters, How I anguish at your installation and removal with my weak drill of yesteryear. If, perchance, the Gods of luck and Tim “The Toolman” Taylor would bestow this mighty Bosch drill upon me, then I might be able to get the job done correctly for once!
I really like the drill, it would replace a Skil 12v Nicad I have had for 15 years which is on its last legs…
ajw1978
Well, I can’t write poetry or anything else that would be considered “fancy” but, were I to be the lucky guy to win this package, it would immediately be put to use replacing the C3 kit I (foolishly) bought earlier this year thinking it was “high end” and I’d start (finally) building the living room set I promised the boss lady when she let me splurge on a miter saw purchase earlier this year. Maybe it’s a little above-the-grade for somebody still new to the hobby/craft, but it certainly would be nice to have something in my collection that someday, when I’m a “veteran” I can say “I’ve used this thing for 20 years and it still works great.”
Joe W.
A spark of genius
Robert Bosch, true inventor
His spirit lives on
Derek
I’d give it to my dad since he doesn’t understand that you have to charge your drill in order for it to work.
Bob
I would love a new lithium ion drill set to replace my aging 18v Dewalt set. I have a Bosch bulldog and I love their tools and as new homeowner with plenty of projects in mind, this would be great to have especially for a new deck I plan on building this spring.
A haiku:
A new Bosch in hand
Wireless charging is so grand
New Bosch in toolbox
Super Sheep
Wireless charging technology at this stage is only starting to develop its potential. While it may seem gimmicky at the moment, I wouldn’t be surprised to see in the potential of say true cordless, battery-less power tools in the distance future, where if you remain within a defined “charging area”, your power tool is powered wirelessly without the need for clumsy, batteries. And only if you need to work outside/mobile, you would need to bring batteries with you… Now that would be a REAL game changer.
Dave L.
Why would I find it useful? Where I work I frequently have to repair things other contractors have installed and it seems all of THEM installed screws and bolts with impacts! After trying a DeWalt that a co-worker had I was impressed how easier stubborn, overtightened fasteners were to get out.
Nathan
Why kind of engineer is God?
three engineers are sitting around drinking and BS’ing while bowling one night when the age old question arises – why type of engineer would God be? The Mechanical engineer starts off with, “when you look at the stress capabilities of the bones of the body, the way joints function for years, and the beauty of the plumbing that is the cardiovascular system – GOD must be an Mechanical engineer. Not so fast, the Electrical engineer says, none of those bits would have any controllability without the beauty of computing and electrical distribution that is the central nervous system. But off in the the corner the Civil engineer just laughs. You guys are funny you know, God must be a Civil engineer because only the greatest civil engineer in the world could put the world’s favorite amusement park right next to a waste dump and everyone think it a good idea.
I don’t do haiku’s or poems – sorry. Not all that convinced about wireless charging but I’d like to be proven wrong. I also have no bosch tools – so I’d like a demo I suppose.
Thank you
Ryan Shannon
New house and setting up the new workshop. This would be a great addition. Thanks!
Thomas C
I’ve thought about buying a bosch, to replace my old Dewalt. I never owned any Bosch items, but heard nothing but great things. The drill, I’m sure would be perfect for the job I’ve got coming up. I’m looking to build a fence around this house. Ready for something new.
JML
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
That’s the clutch on my new Bosch.
Joshua Latham
I would love to have one of these. I would use it for one of the many projects around the house, including bedroom addition, fix up my barn, general maintenance and all the other stuff my wife has in her head that I need to do. Great site Stuart, keep it up.
Kyle Maher
I can see the usefulness of the impact driver to assembly wooden swing sets along with the socket adapter to assemble all ready to assemble items from gas grills to kid’s bikes.
The wireless charging is intriguing to me; I worry about repeated charging cycles on a less than used up battery.
Jacob
We have switched to brushless technology on our tools at work and everyone loves them. I’d use the tool to help build my new deck and shed I’m planning this spring.
Hang Fire
I would use it to drive the screws and bolts&nuts rebuilding my garage workbench into something larger and more shelves then it currently has.
Blythe M
I am a carpenters apprentice, this would be great for the decks we build because it allows driving screws and structural lag bolts. As for my opinion on the tech, I’m glad they are trying to innovate, and I understand the intended user, but for us the current tech isn’t practical. We would waste so much time running back and forth to the charging base. However if they could increase the range to 10-20ft it would be amazing. Most work we do concentrates in that radius, at least for a period of time. We could pull an extension cord with the area, plug in the base, and then it doesn’t matter if we are on a ladder or moving around- full power is maintained. I don’t know if this kind of electromagnetic energy is possible or safe, but this is the ideal scenario for our profession.
jason. W
So I don’t actually even want the impact driver. I just got a set of Milwaukee 12v. BUT I want to win this for my coworker. Hes currently using an old nicad porter cable and its on its last leg. His girlfriend is pregnant and due any day so he can’t afford a new tool set even though he really needs one.
So I’d love to win this for him. Even though I know he would get mad at me for it. he hates people giving him stuff for free. He made me take $2 for a free set of screw drivers I got and gave to him.
Seth
I forgot what a haiku poem was, so no poem.
So I asked my 3-year old daughter for a knock knock joke.
Her “Knock Knock”
Me “Who’s there?”
Her “I’m here. Who else is home?”
Me “…”
Her “HAHAHA you’re so silly daddy. Your breath smells like pickles”
And that is the story of my life.
ESanchez
this will be great to finally get my husband out of the sidelines and into the Big Game! He needs Bosch tools and I a got the list waiting!!
Merry Christmas!!!
MattP
Currently supplementing my ancient 18V DeWalt stuff with brushless 12V Bosch stuff. This would be a nice introduction to the 18V Bosch line. Would get automotive as well as home improvement use.
Have had good luck with Bosch in the past, specifically a Bosch 4000 table saw I’ve used for 10+ years. Not the most flashy in terms of features but always well designed and well made tools.
ChrisK1970
Hi Stuart….I’d like to win so I could finally remove the bolts that hold my head onto my body. Man Dr. Frankenstein forgot some really basic things.
Ben
The square drive was a nice-to-have only seens on drills out of my price range, but with one of these I could finally put my old nicad impact out to pasture
99 sport
I would love to win one of these. I have been looking for an 18 volt impact wrench to go with my other Bosch 18 volt tools. I will use it with sockets with my classic cars and around the house. I love the square / hex drive hybrid.
ajw1978
Aside from my earlier-expressed desire to finally add a tool to my collection that I can say, with pride, still works in 20-some years (I love hearing “old timers” say that about their tools; reinforces that I’m actually investing in something instead of just buying something) … the wrench would come in handy removing the nuts from my front drivers side wheel, which is currently flat (THANKS, POTHOLE-INGNORING MAYOR … SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT TROLLEY YOU’RE GOING TO BUILD….) and bent my tire iron this morning!
Shameless self-promotion, yes. But more frustration. 🙂
seco
cool giveaway
Smith
No haiku here, but I have so many tasks this would be helpful with and my wife hasn’t gotten the hint that I want an impact driver for Christmas… sigh.
BRuno Aleman
Man oh man do I want this! Ive got a lil impact driver that works but with the power that this one has it’ll be a big help for my shop. Not to mention the convinience of the wireless charger will help a lot. I like that it comes with the big bag to carry around, don’t really like the boxes.
Henry
I’d love to try out both the brushless motor, as well as the wireless charging. I currently have the standard motor Bosch 18v impact and drill combo set. I love them, and would be interested to see what the brushless motor brings to the table.
I had a tablet (HP Touchpad) with an inductive charger, and it was really cool. Wish I’d kept it! Being able to just sit the tablet, or in this case, the tool, onto a charging pad between uses, would be great. No more grabbing a tool, only to have to run back to the shop after realizing you had the OLD battery in the tool, rather than your fresh, charged one.
GMA15R
Three archeologists were talking about their dig sites. The first said: ” I’ve found a bit of copper so my site is the beginning of wired technology” The second says: “I’ve found a bit of glass so my site is the beginning of fiber optic technology” The third said: “I’ve got you both beat. I haven’t found anything, the site is the beginning of wireless technology!”
Ok – you didn’t said it had to be a good joke.
Please enter my name so I can drill holes in cinderblock in a crawl space I am working in. Thanks.
Teddy
I’ve had the 12v impact/driver kit for about a year now and have man has it seen a lot of use. I’ve also been very pleased with the L-Boxx system and their customer service. I’ve been slowly amassing a collection of Bosch tools for my garage and would love to have one of their brushless drills. I even entered their sweepstakes last spring from March to June, every-single-day…
Bruce
My Ryobi set is so old, I’ve still got nicad batteries. I’m keep wondering if I should just upgrade batteries or switch to something else. Winning this would make that decision for me.
Kyle Q
Recently stumbled onto your site and I now check it everyday. As a recent first time home buyer, this would be great to start building a workspace in the garage.
Keep up the great website!
Joey K
This would be a great tool to add to my expanding selection of tools. In fact, this would be a great gift for my dad as he doesn’t have a good impact driver or wrench in his tool bag. He is always doing something for job when he travels, or stuff around the house to fix. This would be great, and the first thing he would grab out of his tool bag!
I love the idea of the wireless tool charging system. It works for phones, and tablets so why not for tools?
Peter
would love to use them on my next remodel job
Jeffrey A Ballard Jr. Ballard
While I would love to keep it for myself if I won, I would gift it to my father for Christmas. He would probably use it while working planking his front and back porches.
Jordan
“Weird Al” Yankovic – Handy: http://youtu.be/eXiwYUCe_bY
I would dance like this if I received a Bosch drill. I think the trickle like battery is very useful. I hope all other brands do the same. Maybe one day we’ll have something like that but strong enough to always keep the battery fully charged or recharges instantly (like a blue tooth powercell/generator) That’d be the life corded power without the cord.
Grady
First of all, Bosch has a reputation that precededs it self. It is a name that I trust. The wireless charging technology is the (in my opinion) greatest thing in tools since the SawStop. I’m an old school guy, and I’m really glad to see technology in the tool world. Not to mention, this is a multi perpose tool without getting gagetty. I believe I best use this tool building projects for my wife’s decoritiv painting group. I think I should add my honey-do list for which the Bosch IDH182WC-102 would be the perfect tool for.
And many thanks to ToolGuyd.
Adam
This would be a great alternative to lugging a cord around with the Makita when installing timber screws through micro-lams – probably wouldn’t need to pre-drill, saving a step and time… Thanks for the opportunity!
Daniel Lawson
That would be perfect for the work around the house of my fixxer upper. Just put down on the charger as you work no dead battery no switching back and forth.
Nash
Thanks for all your hard work on this site and to Bosch for making tools that work and work well.
Yadda
Hi-tech tools are great!
Winning at Christmas? Bonus!
Line up the projects!
Jay Darby
Wow, cordless impact with wireless charging? As a sewage fighting super hero I could use this when battling those pesky bolts holding pumps and flanges together. I need any and all extra assistance when trying to keep the waste where it needs to be.
And now, I am off to save the world from sewage, one turd at a time.
Zorblack
I would use the drill for some cabinet making the wife wants.
Induction charging is great too. Been using it on my toothbrush for 15 years now.
fdderico
I being trying to build a small shed for a while but havent done it because I have very litle tools this will help me get started and with the purchase o a circular saw that the wife will give me for christmas will be great adition to my tool box
Chuck Forster
My Milwaukee M12 Impact isn’t cutting it for some jobs. This would be the next step up which would cover all the work that I do. I really like the dual purpose bit holder. The design makes too much sense. Winning this would tip my future power tool purchases toward Bosch, which wouldn’t be a bad thing at all.
Clark
wireless charging has been used for years in the material handling industry so it makes complete sense to use it for power tools, phones ect. Should fortune shine on me with the Bosch prize, it will become my every day repair and project power tool.
Mahalo
I wonder who the lucky winners are? Congrats to whoever you are!
ajw1978
I’m wondering, too. Lucky bleepers! 🙂
ken bevilacqua
i’ve started christmas wish list and my co-worker is crying for a new drill. this would surprise her and she would be very happy