Helpful chap. The green tools are designed with this purpose in mind however they are made to last a far far longer than this and not to break down so are deemed very reliable when viewed in the eyes of an average DIYer. I think that is a fair assumption I told him that I think the green tools are getting a bit gimmicky and I prefer a more a meat and 2 veg approach to a power tool.
I guess this is why they invented the Skill market, bargain basement stuff. I have a few and they are complete pants!
For trades, they recognise that a more sensible approach is required, i. I am tempted to open my drill up but I know I won't be able to get it back together again Personally I think nowadays you can pick up a blue version for not much more than a green and hence, bang for buck, a heavy use DIYer would be prudent to choose one. This should be taken into account as part of your Bosch green vs blue decision-making process, since Bosch blue tools offer a host of features that offset risks of this kind.
Imagine you are drilling into a concrete wall when the bit unexpectedly meets rebar. If the clockwise-revolving bit suddenly stops, the body of the tool would spin rapidly in the opposite direction, potentially causing injuries. This is called kickback, and many tools in the blue range have a feature that protects you against it. An electronic sensor will detect the dangerous spinning movement almost instantly and stop the motor.
Here is another common safety scenario. As we all know, tools can sometimes be dropped — accidents happen. But when the tool in question is an angle grinder, for example, the spinning blade could cause a serious injury to feet or legs. That is why blue range tools incorporate a sensor that detects the drop at the instant of impact and stops the blade or bit.
A third safety example, which may have a ring of familiarity for you, relates to plug-in tools. On sites, there are many circumstances under which the mains power can be interrupted. The danger arises when power is restored unexpectedly. A tool could still be plugged in and switched on somewhere, and, in that situation, you would definitely not want it to restart in an uncontrolled environment. Something common to all new tools and many pre-existing tools on both platforms is the inclusion of what Bosch call a Syneon chip.
This is an integrated circuit which provides an intelligent battery management function; it monitors load conditions on the tool and ensures that energy is delivered when it is needed for example when driving larger screws or sawing through dense wood but also conserved during less demanding applications.
As well as providing a boost in performance when needed, this helps to minimize unnecessary energy drain and ultimately provides the user with longer runtime per battery charge. As well as this respectable margin of endurance, the Syneon chip also ensures that performance remains constant right up until the point that the battery is discharged, rather than the gradual slowdown that can signify battery drain in many other cordless tools. Electronic Cell Protection, or ECP for short, is another Bosch technology built into Power For All tools which helps to maximize the usable lifetime of the attached batteries.
Based around subverting three damaging conditions that can affect lithium ion batteries — overload, overheating and deep discharge, the ECP system automatically shuts the tool down if it detects the battery is becoming overloaded or overheated and ensures that the battery cannot reach a critical level of discharge. All of this helps to keep Power For All batteries performing at their best for longer.
First of all, Bosch debuted some power tool technology that had never been seen before when they introduced the Nanoblade in ; essentially a miniaturised chainsaw which was developed to assist with easy to control, vibration free sawing.
Occupying a sort of middle ground between the garden and DIY ranges, this innovative little tool is ideal for pruning branches in the garden as well as assisting with woodworking and DIY tasks, where the reduced vibration makes it an easier to control alternative to tools such as jigsaws or reciprocating saws. Bosch are well known for their oscillating multi tools and both the The The cordless combi drill, a staple tool of DIYers everywhere, has also been the focus of the Bosch engineering and design teams recently.
The result, the Bosch PSB 18 LI-2 ERGONOMIC 18v Cordless Combi Drill , is a decidedly futuristic looking machine which is intended to provide better ergonomics hence the name while offering additional technology more commonly found on Professional grade tools: this includes a brushless motor, constant electronic speed regulation, and a kickback control system for user protection against high torque reactionary forces in the event of a bit or accessory jamming.
The PSB 18 LI-2 also has a base mounted worklight which ensures illumination of the work area is not obstructed by the chuck. Of course, this is just a small selection of the Power For All range. Bosch Power For All Tools. No info on an 18v EasyCut at the moment Jim, but I think it would prove very popular given the success of the Nanoblade series so far and the larger market share of the 18v system. Maybe in time for the summer……? Do you know what it is being replaced by?
I was thinking of buying one. I have had my 4ALL 12v battery on the charger for a number of weeks. It is used to power a Easy Hedge Trimmer which, of course, is only used periodically. I wanted to use the trimmer yesterday but was dead!
Hi there, First, thanks for this very thru in depth presentation of Bosch cordless tools. Also, these blue and green 18V batteries interchangeable? Hi Sinan, thanks for reading the blog. Unfortunately although the Bosch Green and Blue 18v ranges use similar batteries, they are not cross-compatible.
Thanks a lot! No worries! Hi John, I think that model is from the Bosch Professional range? What do you think about Dewalt drills vs Makita? Are they really that much better than something like a Ryobi? I just got a job where I need a Lithium Ion tool kit. Thank you very much! I wonder if you can help me?
I see the new 18V Power for All batteries are slightly different in shape with white labels instead of yellow green. I am thinking of buying an EasyGrassCut trimmer.
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