| Location | Meadowbank |
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
| Model | GSB 18 V-LI |
| Product Code / UPC | 0110143652322 |
| Weight | 2kg |
Cordless drills are handheld, battery-powered tools used to drive screws in (and out of!) surfaces, or drill holes in wood, metal, plastic, and walls, without the need for mains power.
For more information on cordless drills or for help choosing the right type of drill for your job, please refer to our Guides: https://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk/guides/#drill.
WHAT IT DOES
- Drill holes in wood, metal, plastic, and walls.
- Drive screws in and out.
For drilling large holes (more than a couple of centimetres) or using a holesaw, a mains-powered (corded) drill might be better. If you are drilling more than the odd hole in masonry, a mains-powered hammer drill might be a better option. If you’re just driving lots of screws, or need to drive very large screws (or take out stuck screws) a cordless impact driver might be better.
HOW TO USE IT
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KEYWORDS
cordless drill bit driver
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
Drill bits For drilling wood, plastic, or metal you’ll need standard drill bits. If you are drilling into concrete, brick, or stone you’ll need masonry bits. For large holes (bigger than about 10 mm) flat (spade) bits can be good.
Screwdriver For inserting or removing screws, a screwdriver bit is needed. A long magnetic bit holder can be handy for hard-to-reach screws.
Safety glasses
Protective masks
Ear defenders Vital if you are drilling into masonry.
Clamps Many jobs are easier if you hold the workpiece securely.
FEATURES OF THE BOSCH DRILL/DRIVER GSB 18 V-LI
- Extremely compact due to shortest design (only 185 mm) in its class and low weight (only 1.8 kg) for perfect handling
- Up to 826 screws (6 x 60 mm in softwood) with only one battery charge
- Powerful 67 Nm due to newly developed gearbox design and new 4-pole Bosch high-performance motor
- Innovative COOL pack batteries ensure optimum heat dissipation and therefore increase lifetime by up to 100% (cf. Li-Ion batteries without COOL pack) 13-mm Auto-Lock drill chuck
- Bosch Electronic Cell Protection (ECP): protects the battery against overload, overheating and deep discharge
- Integrated LED light for illuminating the work area, even in dark places
- Motor brake for precise work when driving rows of screws
- Practical belt clip for conveniently hanging the tool on a belt or ladder
- Ergonomically shaped handle with slim circumference and soft grip covering for low-fatigue working
- Torque, max. (hard screw driving applications) 67 Nm
- Torque, max. (soft screw driving applications) 28 Nm
- No-load speed (1st gear/2nd gear) 0 - 500 / 1.700 rpm
- Chuck jaw width, min./max. 1,5 / 13 mm
- Drill spindle thread 1/2" Battery voltage 18 V
- Weight incl. battery 1,8 kg Torque settings 18+1
- Max. drilling diameter in wood 35 mm
- Max. drilling diameter in steel 13 mm
- Max. screw diameter 8 mm
- Weight: 1.8 kg
- Safety glasses – Recommended – Essential if you are drilling into metal.
- Dust mask – Recommended especially if drilling lots of material.
- Ear protection – Recommended especially if you are drilling into masonry.
- Work Gloves – Recommended These can help protect you from the vibration of the drill if you’re going to be using it for a long period of time, which can otherwise make your hands feel tingly!
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
- Battery charger or spare battery pack – Recommended Especially for larger jobs
- Drill bits – Essential For drilling wood, plastic, or metal you’ll need standard drill bits. If you are drilling into concrete, brick, or stone you’ll need masonry bits.
- Screwdriver bits – Essential For driving in screws. A long magnetic bit holder can be handy for hard-to-reach screws.
- Clamps or vice – Useful Many jobs are easier if you hold the workpiece securely.
- Stud Finder – Useful For drilling into walls safely
HOW TO USE IT
When drilling into walls - use a stud finder to identify and avoid pipes and electrical cables.
Ensure the drill has a charged battery installed. Insert the relevant bit into the drill and secure it tightly. For most uses you’ll want to try and position the drill at a 90 degree angle to your work so that the screw or hole goes in straight. Move slowly and don’t push the drill with too much force, especially with thinner drill bits. With harder or unfamiliar materials e.g. steel, or when needing to drill a large hole, it is easier to drill a smaller hole first and then switch to the larger final bit size.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.
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