My Bosch 12V tools overview

[@dax6376]

Love my 12v Bosch power tools , the drill and the circular saw are outstanding for their size. I have a driver that I bought about 20 years ago, when they first brought out the 10.8v range, and it's still going strong on its original battery, it has a hex bit holder in it, but still comes in handy from time to time. Have always been a Bosch user and fan, I'm a plumber by trade, but currently work in maintenance.

[@sebastianzawierucha2237]

As a residential electrician I found small 12V kept me working at the same speed with lightening my load. Only pulled out the 18V for commercial jobs with long monotonous jobs (more tool wear and battery life) and heavy punches through masonry.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Totally agree

[@765outdoors]

been eyeballing the 12volt system for a minute since im already invested in the 18v. welll today after doing a welding project for a guy i seen he had a 12v drill new in box and i asked him about it and he said he hasnt even opened it, then he procedes to go inside and grabs his old one and told me that when his old house got hit by one of the tornadoes in my area he lost that tool in the rubble and 6 months later through winter and spring he had found in under everything and it still worked and it was lost with the battery in it still. that kind of sold me on it honestly

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

It’s a lovely set of tools, but do remember that they don’t have the same grunt that the 18v system has. But they are great for small jobs where the 18v gear is just so much heavier. Thanks for watching.

[@SativaWraith]

Recently bought a 12v Bosch 1/4" impact. I love the shape & balance but find it most comfortable when using the trigger with my middle finger. Tiny yet powerful!

[@MehdiRF]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing these useful information. I'm also 12V guy and constantly expanding my tools for my needs. GSB 12V-30 brushless drill, GDR 12V-110 brushless impact, GLL 3-80 CG laser level, GLM 50-27 CG laser meter, GTC 600C thermal camera, D-tect 120 detector, GLI 12V-80 light, two GLI 12V-330 lights and bunch of 3Ah batteries. Also noticed your LR7 laser receiver which is a must have for outdoor use, Cheers!

[@tapsulinka]

I have 2 of those drills. Of course not so much power as bigger 18V tools but very good for several works. Good thing is that not too heavy so nice to work even longer . Sometimes I have put non stop several hundreds stopping screws into aluminium profile and it works great.

[@Runemasque]

The angle grinder is perfect for trimming hooves, horse hooves, with a Werkman disk, which looks like a wood carving disc but is specific for hooves. Hoof trimmers who use angle grinders have a hard time finding a tool like this. The more common 4 inch grinders are too big and too noisy and scare the animals. The Hoof Boss is marketed specifically for hooves, but Bosch is the best in my view. Living in the US, I ordered mine from abroad, as they weren't being sold in the US. A touch up trim requires one battery, but more extensive work, like overgrown walls and bad dorsal angles might end up requiring two 2.0 batteries for just one horse. You can even turn the grinder on its side for targeted overgrown bars. The rasp is still handy for a smooth and level finishing touch, and to sight evenness between heels and overall of the walls.

[@Runemasque]

A touch up trim requires one battery, but more extensive work, like overgrown walls and bad dorsal angles might end up requiring two 2.0 batteries for just one horse. You can even turn the grinder on its side for targeted overgrown bars. The rasp is still handy for a smooth and level finishing touch, and to sight evenness between heels and overall of the walls.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Nice way of using it

[@dantovey2785]

Love the 12v range - think I'll get that light next

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

You wont be disappointed, lovely little light.

[@gsadlerdavid]

Thanks, Great review of the 12 Volt Bosch blue range ! I think I have found few more to add to my kit :)

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Glad I could help, there be two more videos when I get a chance. One on the planner and another on the pipe detector.

[@outdooreng4973]

Just a week ago I bought those tools set And I did my project with it It was great tools especially the circular saw

[@pedrovanius2025]

Adquiri todas !! Excelente ferramentas !! 😉☺️👍🏻

[@chuckgrumble5440]

"and dont leave them in the rain" hahaha. So true, work with limitations of your tools and do not neglect them and they will last a long time.

[@carlene5cats]

Bosch profactor circular saw. Just bought at Lowes for $80 and includes a free 2 pack of 8ah batteries. What a deal here in Ocala fl. At the SW Marion store..

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Wow that’s a deal of a lifetime :)

[@ryan74701]

@@PhilipHollowaychannelI just picked up 3x 6ah batteries for $24 each, the planer for $32, jig saw for $39, the impact and drill set for $57 and the chameleon drill/impact kit for $47. Lowe’s is liquidating their Bosch 12v lines.

[@christianpetersen1782]

Thanks for the video. I’m thinking of getting some Bosch 12 volt tools for use in my small w/shop. The 18 volt Makita tools are really excellent but rather heavy and cumbersome for use indoors.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

I’m glad I could help, yes the 12 V system is very nice being lightweight. There be a new video on the Bosch 12v rotary tool next week

[@Sgten01]

Great review. As you said if you look after your tools they will look after you.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Thanks

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

I bought into the Bosch Professional 12v system, largely because of the drill which takes modules for right angle, hex drive, offset drive, or any combination. The brushless version is quite powerful. I have the circular saw, which I converted to plunge operation and made a mini-track for it. Great for small cuts. My 18v is DeWalt, but both they and Makita have got their 12v range wrong- 3 cells in the grip is the way to go. Bosch have really upped their game with the blue (professional) range.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Ya I like the 12v range but mainly just use it in the workshop and use my 18v makita bits at work as I really give the makita tools some stick but I look after my Bosch tools a bit more :)

[@izenabizenak3673]

gwi is also my 1st 12V/10.8V, bought in 2009, also running on its 1.3ah battery until just sold it as bought gsr12v-300fcb22 flexiclick 5-in-1 to replace it as to save storage area for diy tools.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

That’s a nice tool you’ve bought, I was looking at them on Amazon as there were deals going on but didn’t end up purchasing it :-)

[@gatsbywinters8842]

Great review. I just bought the Bosch 12v Oscillating tool it is outstanding has the Starlock system.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Many thanks. Yes I’ve looked at that but I’ve already got one I. My 18v Makita kit. I’m thinking of doing an overview review of my Makita 18v kit soon.

[@kaipo8489]

The planer is really good. Wanted the router but i just got the m18

[@GameroomMart]

My turn! I love @Bosch tools.

[@6atlantis]

I really wish they would step their game up in the 18 V line up. The 18 V recip, circ saw etc.. have not been updated in almost a decade.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Luckily i use the Makita 18v system, the thing i like with the 12v Bosch is how compact the units are for small jobs

[@johnshufelt]

Exactly what I was looking for -- a comprehensive overview. Nicely done -- thank you.

[@d-godfather]

Wow 14 years old battery... Just recently bought into the 12v system, for easier tasks compared to my 20v system and corded tools.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Enjoy. Not as powerful for the big jobs but just so handy.

[@james-dt4ei]

Bosch is so good love there tools

[@jforonda31383]

Could you provide a link to the circular saw's parallel guide?

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Sorry I can’t find it for sale, I’m not sure if it came with the saw

[@jforonda31383]

@@PhilipHollowaychannel You lucked out. The saw and its accessories are no longer available here in the US. Am trying to track one.

[@felipevazquez123]

I was a little worried about installing the blade after reading a couple of reviews. But it was amazingly easy. Took about 1 minute. Works great kzbin.infoUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c . Cuts easily and is perfect for pocket cuts I needed to make for replacing some old deck boards.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Great

[@brentreitherman5268]

consider throwing some US affiliate links on here! would've thrown you a bone on the reciprocating saw

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

I wish I could but there seems to be tax complications in doing so. Just glad my videos help

[@MrOvidiu111]

My it is parkside from lidl.Are a great tools from my opinion

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

There’s nothing wrong with Parkside tools from Lidl. Same B&Q, Screwfix

[@bhartissimo]

Thanks for the video. I started with the Bosch 12V flexiclick drill, then bought the router (which I love) and the 12V jigsaw (which I don't enjoy using), and I'm now wondering about getting the circular saw. Apart from the maximum cut depth, would you say there are any other disadvantages of using it vs a regular-sized circular saw?

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

It’s a lovely small saw, it cuts wood easily and is great for small jobs. Disadvantages are mainly battery power and battery run time for using it as a main saw, i would use an 18v system. But I’m glad i have it and it does have a place in my working life.

[@bhartissimo]

@@PhilipHollowaychannel Thanks for your helpful comments.

[@Shorty_Lickens]

that baby saw is difficult to find nowadays and when you do find it the thing costs too much.

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Sorry to hear that, I’ve bought all my Bosch tools on Amazon when they’ve had their sales on either prime day or Black Friday.

[@davidw9083]

Nice collection

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Many thanks

[@munecaeburro]

You are one tool short. The 12V sander is pretty good. GEX12V-5N

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

I was looking at that over Christmas but decided that my 18v Makita sander was enough for me.

[@munecaeburro]

@@PhilipHollowaychannel i bough mine in the States, at Lowe’s

[@PhanoftheShow]

Bosch need to bring the grinder and circular saw to the States

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

It’s a shame you can’t import them from Amazon. I often import from USA via Amazon on tools I can’t get here

[@garyburchett7357]

The 12v brushless driver is the best tool I own light powerful but most of all the triggger is so sensitive fast slow or half a turn of a screw

[@andymorgan462]

Are they brushless ??

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Hi. I know the drill and grinder are, I’m not sure on the others without looking. But I’ve never change brushes in 40 years of working. The tool usually dies before the brushes wear out :). Thanks for watering

[@TROYOSTRANDER]

no multicutter?

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

This tool and the jigsaw are the last two Bosch 12v tools I keep thinking about but can’t justify buying as I have a makita 18v cutter & 18v jigsaw.

[@ringkitthapathapa9502]

Where's i get cutter machine

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

All the links are in the description but here’s the link for the cutter amzn.to/330l2ZR

[@sniperghostdz9235]

Does batteries works on all of them the same ? Like is it the same batterie for all ?

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Yes the same batteries for all the tools.

[@wessamazzo8856]

Makita ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nguyenbatynguyenbaty2962]

Giá sao thế nhỉ

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

For what you get it’s cheap but not as cheap as the green Bosch tools

Ciao 👍106

[@johnsmith-tr3dh]

these tools are even better now with brushless motors

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Nice