Bosch 32609 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
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Product Details
Manufacturer: BoschModel: 32609
Product features:
- Compact design for increased maneuverability in tight spaces and less user fatigue
- 2-speed gearbox for high speed or high torque as needed
- Ergonomic soft-grip handle design; ratcheting, single-sleeve 3/8-inch Chuck for one-handed operation
- Includes 2 batteries
- 1-year warranty
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Description of Bosch 32609 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
Includes 9.6 Volt Cordless Compact Tough 3/8" Drill/Driver - 32609-RT, (2) 9.6 Volt Cordless 1.4 Ah Batteries - BAT048, 7.2-14.4 Volt 1-Hour Charger - BC005, Bit Holder - 2 608 040 208, Double-Ended Bit, Carrying Case - 2 610 915 781Bosch's Compact Tough cordless drills are designed to provide professional power in a compact profile and perform tough jobs in tight spaces and close quarters without compromising durability. Employing a flexible ABS nylon blend, this tool can stand up to the roughest job site conditions. This 9.6-volt model has a two-speed gearbox that delivers up to 250 inch-pounds of torque in high-torque mode and up to 1,000 rpm in high-speed mode. There's also a large two-sided fan for cool operation and motor durability and a 16-position clutch for matching the torque to your task. We like the ratcheting chuck that allows for quick, reliable one-handed bit changes and the soft rubber grip Bosch includes on all its cordless tools. If lightweight maneuverability is the goal, this 9.6-volt model may be your best bet. It has the smallest profile of any of the Compact Tough drills and weighs only 3.3 pounds. This model includes the drill, two 1.4 amp hr batteries, a one-hour charger, a bit holder, and a carrying case. --Brian Trinen
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Bosch 32609 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
Customer Review: Far better than the cheap 12v units!
Summary: 5 Stars
Cordless tool seem to have been hit with "voltage inflation" over the last decade. Ten years ago, a 9.6 Makita was the choice of the average builder looking for a lightweight drill for use on a ladder or in a tight space. Then came 12V drills, 14.4 volt drills, 18v drills, and even 24 volt drills. You could buy a 12 or 14.4 volt drill for as low as $49.95. Problem is that most of these cheap higher-voltage drills are garbage. But the uninformed consumer sees 14v, and think, hey, this must be better than 9.6 volts.
One of the great advantages of cordless tools is the freedom from dragging a power cord behind you. But too often neglected is the other great advantage- having a small, lightweight tool, and that's where drills like this 9.6 volt unit shine. Yet it's no lightweight when it come to performance. It delivers more torque and battery life than the typical budget 12 or 14 volt unit, and is more than adequate for just about any homeowner need. It might not be your first choice for driving 6" screws through landscaping timbers, but how many cordless drills can honestly do that?
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