Bosch GDX 18V-180 Impact Driver, Magnetic bit holder not locking in,

[@alankirbywoodworking]

Found your channel a few days ago and have been working through your videos, great stuff. I trained as a wood machinist myself when i left school doing mill and joinery work for a few years so your videos bring back a few memories, wish i had stayed in the trade. Just want to say thanks for the videos and keep up the great work your doing. Cant believe you haven't got more subscribers !!

[@Gidjoiner]

Thanks Alan, 👍 70% of my time was on site fixer when working for firms, but 19yrs of self-employment I'm slowly doing more n more workshop jobs, working from home, Alan Kirby? that sounds familiar? are you in Yorkshire ? n Yep more subs would be nice but I've only been putting an effort into my vids for just over a yr & i guess they're not 'entertaining' enough for many 🤷‍♂️😁

[@alankirbywoodworking]

Not from Yorkshire, I'm down on the South coast near Brighton but there are plenty of Kirby's all over the place.

[@ianwilson2126]

Enjoy watching you do your work been in the US for the last 30 years as a trim carpenter and cabinet maker trying to learn how to do it in England enjoy watching you do your job keep it up

[@Gidjoiner]

Good 👍, Will do thanks Ian,😉 yeah I bet there's a few differences between here n there,

[@Newports541]

Thanks from the future! My Bosch decided to not lock anything in after using a Milwaukee set on some tough bolts. Even Bosch bits just fall out now, so I’m trying to find out if there is a way to replace the mechanism.

[@planespeaking]

I got a Wera speed change socket holder, perfect fit. Cannot be removed by hand Same as the one you showed online. You probably know this 2yrs later!

[@Gidjoiner]

Yep, thanks eventually got one 👍😁

[@iananthonyasilo5255]

nice video. I also had a problem with bosch gdx 18v-200c wherein the double ended impact bits won't lock. the reason is the collet depth of the 200c is shallower than other gdx or gdr. hope you can also make a video on that. thanks.

[@robbristow]

Had the same problem with the same driver - after 4 years even the normal bits stopped being retained and even the Bosch repairers were unable to make the chuck grip properly again.

[@Gidjoiner]

😁🤔 Thanks I guess that's not what I'd like to know, 😬🤣 do you use it a lot, on site...?

[@robbristow]

@@Gidjoiner Carpentry is a retirement hobby more than anything and as I had some Bosch gear already I bought the Impact driver. Used it for landscaping (retaining walls, fencing), a new deck, replacing 24 windows and doors and an addition to the house. Certainly not what I expected from a Pro series tool. The job site guys here in NZ use Makita and Milwaukee a lot. I now have Worx tools and they are proving very good value for money with a lot of bare tool options. Have just picked up their weedeater bare tool for 50 quid (in your currency). Cheers. love your practical approach to your work.

[@paulmcgeoch2603]

I’ve got the Milwaukee quick release collars for angle grinder as well and they are awesome

[@Gidjoiner]

👍 I've only got this one for this grinder but when I've spare cash i need to buy 3-4 more 😁👍

[@fabiandee8178]

Useful vid. I had no idea the GDX bit holder had such issues. So given your workaround, do you still like it? Or do you think it's a nice concept that fails in execution? I had Bosch and Wiha bit holders in my Bosch combi drill and the Bosch wobbles more, but after 9 months the whole chuck wobbles. It came with the impact control bit set.

[@Gidjoiner]

Hi, I do sort of like this impact driver, i got given one of the bigger Wera impact bits that fits ok, but the drill itself is a bit underpowered, not much use than basic screws. Thanks

[@planespeaking]

@@Gidjoiner I have the 12v impact which is brilliant for all normal size screws, including studwork I also got the brushless successor to this which has 200NM which is enough for most tasks, including my car. For woodworking save framing), I would use the 12V, it's light and convenient, battery lasts too.

[@NathanHolle]

Hi Gid, I got a medium length makita bit holder . Stumbled upon it in a speedy hire shop . Lovely holder . Unsure if they have speedy hire shops up by you I’ll check my bit holders , I’m sure my new one from Howdens will fit . Curious though

[@Gidjoiner]

Thanks, yeah Will mentioned an Irwin bit from Howdens, I've inc a link to it in the description of this vid, 👍 I've not a lot of experience with impacts but I'd have thought that Bosch would make their drill to fit most bit holders esp as i showed in the vid it's only a case of a couple of mm's 🤔

[@carterscustomrods]

I assume you realize by now it is the length of your bit extenders? The shank isn't long enough to go in, and the flared out ring of the bit keeps it from going in far enough.

[@TheToolnut]

Could you please do a review of the Bosch impact driver you use please? I'm thinking of buying it, thanks, 👍

[@Gidjoiner]

Hi, i bought it because i have the jigsaw, angle grinder, planer & drill, with a few batteries, not sure what i was expecting, i knew it wasn't the best but beyond putting screws in it's a bit rubbish, i bought thinking it would be good for coach screws etc. but nooo, it gets them in a bit then just makes noise, the 18v drill/driver has a lot more torque,

[@TheToolnut]

@@Gidjoiner Good man, thanks. I have bought into the Makita 18v and 36v platforms in a big way and am very happy with Makita cordless tools. I was given a Bosch 18v hammer/drill/driver with three 5ah batteries by the company I work for and was thinking of getting the impact driver as a bare tool. I could fit both of them into the L-boxx with the charger and batteries. I have an older 18v Dewalt impact driver which is great but it doesn't have adjustable torque. Maybe I should go for the Makita 18v impact, 🤔

[@Gidjoiner]

@@TheToolnut yeah i would, Makita are my no1 tool of choice normally 👍i bought the 18v Bosch drill because of the high torque rating, I'd killed a few Dewalts driving in coach screws, the Bosch is doing well, not a whiff of smoke 😂 & I'm happy with the others - jigsaw planer n grinder but the impact driver was a little disappointing, I've accepted it for what it is now n if one day i need a stronger machine I'll shop around but will have to buy batteries n charger so that won't be soon.

[@TheToolnut]

@@Gidjoiner Makita have a low D.B impact, apparently the anvil mechanism runs in a bath of gear oil to dampen the sound. £285 though! 🙄

[@fabiandee8178]

@@Gidjoiner How can the Bosch GDX underperform if on paper it has so much torque and such a high strike rate and a pretty high rpm?

[@bradwooldridge9564]

Ur missing the ball bearing to hold sockets on. Probably effects bits being held in too

[@Terry8238]

Hi mate great vid . I don’t understand why more tradesmen don’t use erbauer tools I think they great for the money

[@Gidjoiner]

Thanks Terry 👍 I bought an Erbauer cordless jigsaw many yrs ago, it was a bit rubbish n is collecting dust under my bench, but my air tools that i bought at a similar time are spot on so i think maybe the quality of the power tools was poor & got a bad reputation, they will prob have improved as Erbauer have learnt & fixed any issues since i bought the jigsaw, These bits were on offer so hard to ignore, we'll see how long they last 😁😉👍

[@keefykeef]

I had an erbauer impact driver and it died after 11 months use. They’re not built to last, they’re ok for DIYers but not trade use

[@simdog635]

Nice MacGyver job there Gid ;-)

[@Gidjoiner]

Thanks Steve, gotta try 😁

[@michaelflynn6178]

Always interesting Thanks

[@Gidjoiner]

Thanks Michael 👍

[@robertwright4491]

Have to say is that a dual impact socket driver? Looks like the end takes a 3/4" socket?? My Makita only fits the standard bit holders and many others without an issue.

[@Gidjoiner]

Yeah, i was expecting it to be a fairly standard fitting, it's only a couple of mm's off so was it intentional or an oversight 🤷‍♂️ The chuck fits a ½" socket, that's a big part of why i bought it + i already have the batteries 😉

[@sanbucaone]

Hi Gid, your two pilot countersink drill bits in this vid what size is the larger one? you use a lot on your videos. I have 8 and 10 but that looks a bigger pilot bit. Cheers Gid

[@Gidjoiner]

Hi, it must be this as this vid is reg the snappy hex bits, these are the only size i buy, it's the same i just bought for the pillar drill on the bed vid www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0001P11ZC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Gidjoiner]

It's in this vid about 7mins in 👍😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGbKY6qGlpJ2gK8

[@sanbucaone]

Thanks Gid appreciated I’ll look at the trend bit. I’ve seen you pilot on few vids and always thought I’m sure that’s a better size pilot. I have a look.👍

[@Gidjoiner]

@sanbucaone it's got a 3.5mm bit, I had 1 in my pocket of bits but when it was doing well after a few yrs i bought another so i could have 2 set at different lengths in my pocket, the first is getting a bit worn, it's only 10yr old 🤔😁 so i bought another not long ago, the one in the bed vid, I'm going to leave that one with the pillar drill n buy another for my daily pocket. 👍 I have a bigger countersink in my pocket with i think a 5mm bit for no' 5 screws in 2" timber but that's just a cheap countersink from a set, but it works ok n that too is quite a few yr old, One of these sort www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081Z8WRP9/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B081Z8WRP9&pd_rd_w=U9VPt&pf_rd_p=1055d8b2-c10c-4d7d-b50d-96300553e15d&pd_rd_wg=6J3gK&pf_rd_r=JPATXFV3HYF0NJ6SAA1P&pd_rd_r=440404d1-2cca-48b3-b780-cfeab76c9959&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMzhDT1FRUVZJMVdHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDY3MzIwMVNXNU9RM1dMNDNaQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTczMDc0MllPVlVaNkwxV0dROCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[@charlienaramore1614]

This has infuriated me. Brand new 1800 bought a month ago. Figured I’d have discovered a fix, but I’m returning it. Collet won’t accept anything. Hoping to find an answer in these comments.

[@robertomanuelhernandezleon1104]

ese atornillador de impacto lleva carbones..donde se le cambia??

[@carterscustomrods]

I keep getting my hex bits stuck in the chuck.

[@paulmcgeoch2603]

Gid,I’ve got the exact wera bit you are talking about. I’m happy to post it to u should only cost a couple o quid and u can try it to see if it fits?let me know buddy. Happy to help a fellow tradesman

[@Gidjoiner]

Thanks Paul, I do like those Wera bits n now I've got a couple of impact bits i won't be in any hurry in buying the one i showed but.. if you're willing,,, i plan on making an update to this vid at some point in the future as to how the Bosch & Erbauer bits perform n have lasted, so to see if the Wera bit would've fitted would be good, & if it does as i say i do like that make/brand so would prob become my no'1 holder, not sure about how to go about sharing my address tho? maybe msg me on Facebook?

[@paulmcgeoch2603]

Gid Joiner I’ll send u a friend request Gid on facebook. Dont worry about sending me ur address bud u can trust me 100%. Keep up the good vids pal

[@darwill7834]

Take a look at the dewalt torsion mate I'm sure they would fit

[@Gidjoiner]

Hi, i looked at that, only the pics on the PC, the collar/shoulder looks just like a reg bit (too short) ?🤔 Do you mean this one www.toolstation.com/dewalt-impact-torsion-screwdriver-bit-set/p54169?store=GR&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo7foBRD8ARIsAHTy2wlFGGBPvsHdwaTmicY4Itgh89vQvkoxsWOmwYPPIUCbFMkCOhqQHmAaAg0kEALw_wcB

[@agaskell86]

I took an angle grinder to the driver and chopped the spring off for the sockets, it kept jamming when removing sockets so fits all bit holders now

[@Gidjoiner]

They're a bit tight yeah 👍 mine's still a bit new to be chopping up but give it a little time n it might come to that, 😉👍

[@SammyInnit]

Given the amount of subscribers you have Bosch should be in touch to sort it out. I've got far less subscribers than you on another platform, Instagram and I have power tools sent to me free of charge by certain companies. I will say however Bosch are very disinterested when it comes to problems or suggestions. I've contacted them countless times about a 110v charger for their 18v batteries and they aren't bothered despite trades on site wanting them.

[@Gidjoiner]

Thanks Sam I think when Bosch made this they were fully aware that a 'standard' shanked bit wouldn't fit that's why their Bosch bit is longer, it only needs a couple of mm's so i think when they made this decision it was an arrogant finger up to the rest of the brands, buy a Bosch GDX n you have to buy a bit with a long shank preferably theirs, 😒

[@robertfrost5020]

I'm struggling to understand this - I'm from the UK - this is an IMPACT WRENCH isn't it? An Impact driver is for screws and fixings not nuts and bolts. Screw adaptors (even impact rated ones) will be designed NOT to fit as the higher torque on the Impact Wrench will destroy it. Good idea - but you'll have to be very careful not to destroy the adaptor and at £10 a time you might as well buy a new bare tool that's right for the job

[@Gidjoiner]

This is an Impact Driver/Wrench, www.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/gdx-18v/

[@robertfrost5020]

@@Gidjoiner well that's a great idea - contact Bosch UK they will tell you what bits adaptors fit - they are always helpful. Not entirely surprised other branded adaptors won't fit my impact rated Bosch adaptor holder does look like it has a longer hex shaft at the base - this is probably so it fits in this tool. Thanks for the reply - you learn something new every day :)

[@Gidjoiner]

Hi, this video is 2½ yrs old, I've since bought other magnetic bit holders & a Makita impact driver amongst other tools. I've been a joiner nearly 40yrs, I've probably had 100 magnetic bit holders in my life, I've £10k+ worth of tools inc 8 or more cordless drills in my toolkit, this issue with the Bosch impact driver was a drop in the ocean 👍 Thanks for your input & yep you never stop learning. 👍

[@andrewholdaway813]

Surely this is a problem with the driver?

[@Gidjoiner]

I think maybe this is Bosch being,,,, I don't know the word but when a company makes a universally accepted tool but only their bits will fit, I've not enough experience with impact drivers to know what bits are available.

[@andrewholdaway813]

@@Gidjoiner I know the word, but I'll keep it to myself 😎 You are quite possibly right.

[@Gidjoiner]

👍👍😉😏🤣

[@BischBaschBosch]

@@Gidjoiner This is only an issue on Bosch's GDX models that combine the 1/2" socket and hex bit holder/front end. Their GDR impacts have the standard fitting and this isn't an issue. I think it's due to the needed depth of the 1/2" to grab a socket.

[@MrBez007]

got the same problem with the older model. I need another impact driver and not going to buy the 1/2 square model as I mainly use 1/4 hex. just bought the 1/2 square thinking best of both worlds but it's not at all.

[@Gidjoiner]

Thanks, yeah there's very little info on this, I think I'm sorted now for magnetic bits & i suspect i would have got this ½" drive one anyway but I would have been nice to know what i do now before i bought it, mainly why i made this vid 😉👍

[@markiedee4040]

The first ones are to short for this tool I’ve owned the old one for 3 years

[@cobberpete1]

A pain in the bum, but you might have to resort to buying a Bosch bit.

[@Gidjoiner]

Thanks Peter, 👍 Yep, you'd think they'd make it fit most standard bits, I did buy one, it's in the video 😁😉

[@cobberpete1]

@@Gidjoiner That will teach me to watch until the end before answering ;)

[@Gidjoiner]

😁👍😂

[@paulwhitting4953]

Bosch make a mag bit holder. Part no. 2608522320 get one of them & all your 1/4 hex drive bits will fit. They’re only about a fiver. 👍👍

[@Gidjoiner]

I got the 2608522321, I showed in the vid. I'm not going to buy another but I'll bookmark it thanks.

[@paulwhitting4953]

You’re welcome.

[@Gidjoiner]

👍 When i came across this prob with the Milwaukee bit I wasn't sure what to do at first, don't know why i didn't just check out Bosch bits 🙃👴🤣 , there wasn't any vids on YT & forums were lacking in info, I'm posting this so anyone can add their experience, Thanks for your input, 👍

[@Gidjoiner]

@@paulwhitting4953 "Thanks. Your order was placed" shit i just bought that bit, £7.99 ebay, gotta stop spending money now, 1 impact drill n 4½ magnetic holders 🤣

[@beckjumper5787]

Gid they’re trying to be cheeky and get more money out of you, buy an expensive impact so your moneys gone and only make it fit there bits so they get more money and the average size makers don’t earn. Quite smart from a business point of view really your not going to throw out a £200 tool instead you’ll buy there £8 bit 👍

[@Gidjoiner]

Yeah, that's a bit shit init, the difference is only a few mm's so I presume Bosch tried other makes of bits in this drill & decided to ignore that issue, I prefer Bosch drill bits & jigsaw blades so don't mind buying the Bosch magnetic bit but It'd have been nice to know that a standard impact bit didn't fit, No YT vids or forums were any help or even mention this so that's why i made this vid, so anyone searching info on this drill can read the comments & search the links.

[@beckjumper5787]

Gid Joiner good thinking batman

[@caskwith]

Silly Bosch design! lol.

[@Gidjoiner]

👍🤣