Here it is. The PS10 is one of the handiest, most powerful little drivers we?ve laid hands on. It?s impressively powered by "litheon," which Bosch calls "the industry?s most advanced lithium-ion battery technology." We can attest that there?s absolutely no lag in power, and the run time is great ? more than 100 drives per charge. Recharge time is just 30 minutes, so you should never have to wait for a battery.
The best feature, of course, is the clever design. Instead of a pistol grip like most drivers, this one has a sturdy tool body and an articulating head that has five detents, letting you set it however you need it. The head itself is just 3-1/2 inches long, so it?s no struggle at all to slip it into tight spaces such as in between studs, under-sink cabinets, between joists and other tricky situations. If it?s length you need, just flip the head to the vertical position and it?s literally like having a screwdriver at your fingertips; it?s not quite a foot long at its full length.
It uses ¼-inch hex bits, and they?re easy to change. We would have liked to see some on-board bit storage, but that?s a small point. The two-finger trigger is comfortable, and it?s quite sensitive, so take care not to strip your fasteners while you?re on the learning curve.
In all, we?re really pleased with this little driver, and we think there?s a place for it in just about every toolbox. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
What?s in the Box PS10 driver, two lithium-ion batteries, 30-minute charger, soft carrying case, two bits
