Bosch 1005VSRK 5.5 Amp, Not up to Bosch standards.

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Not up to Bosch standards.

I recently purchased the Bosch 1005VSRK drill. I have a Bosch jig saw and am very happy with it. I figured the drill would be the same quality as the jig saw. Wrong! When I tested my new drill I found that about 50% of the time it would start smoothly and slowly as a variable speed drill should. I found that the other 50% of the time the drill would hesitate then suddenly start up with quite a bit of torque and the speed would be fast. There seemed to be no way of knowing which way the drill would start which is a pain if you’re trying to start a hole in a very precise place. I was very unhappy with it, and returned it right away. I then did what I should have done in the first place. I bought a Milwaukee 3/8″ Magnum variable speed drill. I am extremely pleased with it. In regard to the Bosch drill I’ve learned that this unit is made in Malaysia, and it doesn’t seem to be up to Bosch standards. When it comes to this tool you better pass this dog up.

Update (5/18/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen. I also found some auctions for this item here.

The featured review for this product, Bosch 1005VSRK 5.5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill Tools & Hardware, was written by Kermit Howell.

The average rating for this item is 2.3 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Posted on: May 13, 2010

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Reviews (3)

Anonymous

April 8th, 2010 at 4:51 am    


Overall Rating11111

Poor quality
I bought this as I was impressed very satisfied with their jigsaw, which I have had for three years. This drill is a very weak product and I would not recommmend use it for something else to be extremely light. I am an entrepreneur and this instrument was always much use for quick, easy drilling. For the heavy work, we use our 1 / 2 "Milwaukee. After three months of internal reduction gear robbed while drilling a 3 / 4" hole (this drill is specified can be up to a 1 "wood-hole). I thought it was bad luck out and replaced the transmission for $ … 3 months later, the cable where it enters the drill shorted. equal and then changed again two months later, broke the feed. I was very pleased with this bit disappointed.


Todd J. Niblo

April 30th, 2010 at 11:39 pm    


Overall Rating44444

Good Drill - Good Price
I like the other reviewer have had the 1587s for years, and they are still running. The company I work for installs commercial metal roofing and siding and we use BOSCH or DeWalt exclusively. The guys had their doubts about the plastic chasis ( the 1587 has a metal housing in front of the pistol grip ) but so far the 1005 has held up. The switch does not feel quite as good as the 1587, and due to a molded tab on the reversing switch, it is harder to reverse with only one hand. However, the 1587 feels less balanced and not quite as comfortable after a days work. The motor is actually 5.5 amps, not 5.0 as advertised. The DeWalts have not been as durable as they used to be, so we are trying some different manufacturers. Milwaukee makes a good motor, but they are not comfortable, the Makitas have had bearing problems, and the Hitachis are not inexpenive and are not as comfortable. So far the BOSCH, like always are holding their own.


Kermit Howell

May 11th, 2010 at 7:16 pm    


Overall Rating22222

Not up to Bosch standards.
Rated 2 stars.


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