REVIEWED: BOSCH GO 2 is this CHEAPER HANDIFE version better?

[@efixx]

Screwdrivers featured (from a well known online retailer.......) Bosch Go 2 Professional hub.efixx.co.uk/bosch-go-2 Handife cordless screwdriver hub.efixx.co.uk/handife

[@tomcardale5596]

I've got a 15 year old Bosch 10.8V cordless screwdriver and it's still going strong. Brilliant bit of kit.

[@sithompson74]

These are not drivers designed to screw wood screws into unpiloted beams. They are for screwing covers on and off, taking things apart, puting things back togeather - i.e replacing a normal light duty screwdriver to save time. Christ, if you want to drive screws into virgin wood all day long you need a full on impact driver. You would NEVER take the equivalent handheld screwdriver and try and drive in screw after screw with it. But you would to take socket covers off.

[@efixx]

But that’s what the manufacturers do in their sales literature.

[@blairwilson9272]

@@efixx lame excuse, use common sense

[@RobertKohari]

I extremely happy with my GO 2 , it's a godsend for working on PC's , Laptops and even fixing stuff to drywalls or sandwich panels. I usually don't abuse it as much as 20 something screws in wood, I'd use a bigger driver for that maybe even an impact one. To each it's on tool tbh.

[@memecoinmafia2732]

i've had the bosch for a while ....it's perfect for for face plate screws

[@DT1878]

I use The Bosch every day I’m a tester so constantly taking accessories off and screwing them back this saves me bags of time on the torque settings on it are perfect for screws and Patresses, it’s also great if you are second fixing much faster

[@mathman0101]

I am glad you guys are talking about engineering matters and evaluating the tools on that basis. It goes to show that even well known manufacturers come up short on that basis due to poorer design, component quality and materials and lack of rigorous testing. I still like my wihas Speed E 1 and 2. I still feel quality of components are better and I use them all for face plate and receptacle/socket removal and adding on. One key factor you missed (Shame on you as electricians 🤣) which ones are full electrically insulated the wiha speed E is full electrically insulated and tested as such. So that’s also included in the higher price and when you add that up with the extra batteries it’s good value. Tut tut. Efixx are in a good position as long as your not compromised by manufacturers sponsoring too much to push for better quality engineered tools for electricians. Those are not just labels mind you that reflects testing - mind you the well known manufactured tool had an epic smoke fail and that would question the quality control and testing standards of those labels. There needs to be a reset for engineering of quality tools in a world of sustainability and longevity which is required we need manufacturers to focus more on customer needs and less on shareholder value in the short term. Better quality engineered tools last longer enhances your reputation and build customer loyalty adding to long term shareholder value.

[@bertiebassett1972]

I’ve got the Bosch it’s really helpful when conducting EICR’s 😊 Un doing face plates for the twentieth time gets old very quickly 😂

[@rossthompson1936]

I have the Bosch and use it for EICRs and it’s brilliant, a go to tool. Allows you to access more accessories and luminaires and saves you lots of time. It’s easy to put in work trousers pouch pocket and there is no faffing with a combi drill to fit in a small space. The battery easily lasts all day for an EICR. it can do screws as in the video, but a combi drill or impact driver is going to be better.

[@veddyveng]

Worth the investment mate? Looking at these now for Similar situation

[@rossthompson1936]

@@veddyveng most importantly remember what it is. Which is a small battery screwdriver. For anything other than light tasks use the right product (combi-drill). I think the tool is very good, quick to charge, easy to use, hold and store in a pocket. The battery lasts all day for screwing and unscrewing faceplates, lights etc. On the lowest torque setting it’s perfect for faceplates. It certainly helps me take apart more accessories during an EICR than I might otherwise be inclined to do. It’s an everyday tool along with a nebo torch. Hope that helps.

[@veddyveng]

@@rossthompson1936 this is the exact use, just a nice easy drill. Thanks mate

[@cuebj]

Surely only use for these electric screwdrivers is faceplate screws, assembling readymade shelves, etc. The screws in wood job is for impact driver - either full fat 18V+ or smaller 12V

[@efixx]

The adverts would have you believe it’s capable. With 5nm of torque we’d expect to see some cracked face plates

[@beardedsparks2825]

Why would you use something like this on faceplate screws? Weak wrists 🤔

[@darrensnell9347]

@@beardedsparks2825 speed with control nothing to do with weak wrists

[@marcusshipley3935]

@@beardedsparks2825 it's more to do with the tedium of tightening or undoing 50/75mm machine screws and the risk of repetitive strain, especially if you have lots to deal with. I've had the misfortune to have come behind numerous limp wristed sparks, but those wrists seem to fail only on terminations yet they always manage to screw the faceplate back well enough?! 🤷🏽‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@marcusshipley3935]

There's another alternative on the well known on line retailer at the same price as the Handife but has removable battery...... reviews and specs seem good. Its the Ikuby Pushdrive. Might be worth a review?!

[@reginaldcrudstump383]

I use a Hikoki DB 3DL2/JLZ which I'm really pleased with. Comes with 2 removable batteries, LED light, 2 speed, adjustable torque and is hinged in the middle so it can be used pistol grip style or straight. A bit more expensive than the Bosch but well worth it in my opinion. Would love to see you review it.

[@renral69]

Great reviewing, I would say that was a particularly harsh test (lots of screws in wood) as you'd grad your impact driver to tackle anything close to that many screws. It's nice to see them under stress though.

[@seandempsey7351]

I have just ordered the handife yesterday it arrived this morning, I have been playing with it most of the day and I love it , just go’s to prove that cheep isn’t always bad ,

[@naezro]

I love my Vessel 3 speed screw driver, enough torque for machine screws, fits in a regular screwdriver pouch, and locking collet.

[@logicaljuan]

It seems the SpeedE II is designed much more specifically for those performing electrical switch work (especially commercial/industrial). The other two are more general screwdrivers.

[@efixx]

👍

[@brianwood5220]

I have the previous model of the Bosch driver and was very surprised to see smoke from it. I, like Gary, would have to go with the Handife. Thanks guys.

[@Gjbsecurityandalarms]

Just ordered a Handife it will be perfect for assembly of a cameras to there brackets and HDD installs in the DVRs. And for £26 it’s a bargain

[@efixx]

Let us know how you get along

[@_Miner]

20% off by looks of it right now too.

[@Gjbsecurityandalarms]

@@efixx will do

[@johncooper5293]

I've just ordered and got a discount so it was only £21.59. Rarely need one but well worth having for repetitive jobs.

[@O.i5]

The best one for sparkies is hands down the 10.8 volt dewalt driver, long lasting battery life for second fixing, 16 power settings and stops at the chosen torque

[@garyjeffersii6735]

Gyroscopic? Would you have a link to this one?

[@saddytang2936]

Can't believe handife is not even half the price of Bosch, your video gave me very good advice, I wouldn't allow myself to spend over 62 pounds on a screwdriver that might smoke. Order handife now.

[@NewAgeDIY]

They Miss used it. It was never designed to replace a battery powered drill! It would be the same thing if you drove your car at 200 per hour for a few hours. You would burn out the motor.

[@charlotterobinson9452]

Like most of the other commenters, I see these as ways to quickly install and remove machine screws. I bought a wera kraftform turbo instead. I've had subbies who've had electric screwdrivers, but I found that once you got the knack of clicking the wera in and out, it's much faster than an electric screwdriver.

[@tommymack3210]

But can you use it for high torque applications? Like wire terminals

[@charlotterobinson9452]

@@tommymack3210 if you lock it by pushing the button on the handle, you absolutely can.

[@williamarmstrong8337]

something worth mentioning is the slimline of the Wiha bits and that they're VDE certified

[@johncoombs3128]

Great review I’m looking for a faceplate driver as my arthritis in my hands is getting worse,36 yrs on the tools😳

[@davidsharp9166]

I've got one that turns from Pen to Pistol from Black n Decker. My use case is opening panels etc, in confined spaces.

[@acespark1]

I have a Panasonic EY7410 LA2S for computer assembly and a Milwaukee m12 CD screwdriver for heaver tasks

[@chrisg6597]

I have the same model of Panasonic as well. They're designed for assembly line use, so pretty much bomb proof.

[@efixx]

We’ll take a closer look - what’s the £££ on the Panasonic

[@chrisg6597]

@@efixx Toolden price £97.81 ex VAT (£117.37 Inc VAT). The online place with free delivery is a rip off price of £219.53.

[@liammulligan1279]

Have the bosch. Great driver .the bit holder is a bit DIY. I like to be able to switch between push start and switch start as it can start turning before I get the screw into position . I'd like the switch to be a bit more ergonomic because when I grip the driver tight it's hard to release the switch. I wouldn't use it to drive wood screws on a continuous basis. Great tool all the same But a great

[@ElectricianTV]

Great video good review personally I would never use one but if you a carry wrist injury.Then it would definitely worth a go.

[@efixx]

Cheers Will - If your doing lots of repetitive work they make a difference

[@anthonybragg]

Good point Will.

[@ZopcsakFeri]

I would use one to《prevent》a wrist injury. No need to wait until you carry it ;D

[@beardedsparks2825]

Over 30 years in the industry and never use power tools for screws. I've never suffered any injuries whatsoever.

[@ZopcsakFeri]

@@beardedsparks2825 I'm just entering, and my wrists already pop and crack even before I would pick one up, so I'm definitely going with one of these ;)

[@harj-spp8547]

That handife seems good value, just wish it had a removable battery system. I remember having a wickes branded one a very long time ago, but was better in some ways. It had a cordless drill type battery system, so you use one and charge another, albeit they were Nicad but better usable system. Two, the forward and reverese was a rocker switch allowing fast/easier control. I do like the mechanical clutch of ther bosch, but ideally would be useful to know how much Nm your're getting. Doing a quick google search, the wickes looked very similar to a Bosch PSR 2.4

[@christastic100]

I have a Bosch go and it’s great for speedy second fixing sockets ect . Dremel also make a Go screwdriver. I would love to try a gyroscopic screwdriver by Dewalt . I think your smoking unit is perhaps because it’s only designed for up to no 6 screws and probably not continuous overuse .

[@Dog-whisperer7494]

I had an battery powered screwdriver back in 1991 from a company named plasplug Ideal for screwing back boxes to the wall but but much else. Gordon you mention the power of these tools correct me if I’m wrong but the MAH determine how long the battery will last from full charge . It’s the voltage that gives power ? Secondly why do you need such a tool when you have a combi drill ? . Great demonstration guy’s and a great video as always 👍👍👍⚡️❤️

[@efixx]

voltage is grey area for batteries - makita have 40v which is only 40v when fully charged! - but looks good on the label - and it's more thsn 39

[@tomcardale5596]

@@efixx much like the Bosch 10.8V is the same battery as the Bosch 12V, and DeWalt calling their kit 20V in some markets and 18 in others, it's all the same. In theory, you can have just as powerful a tool running at 12V than 18V, much like you get 110 and 230V versions of mains tools. Clearly running at a lower voltage means everything needs to be rated at a higher current. If you've got two tools with the same sized motor and the same capacity (energy) battery then they should be able to do the same amount of work. In practice, lower voltage tools tend to be less powerful but that's not always the case. Watt hours (Wh) are a measure of the battery energy, loosely that's voltage*Ah rating but there are quite a lot of fudge factors involved. The watt hour rating becomes particularly important when you're flying with batteries because there are limits on batteries in planes.

[@davidroche6973]

And will Bosch treat us to the UKCA marking on their lovely etching soon 😉

[@garycaruso4883]

In the US there is the Dremel branded driver, is the Bosch for half the price, I use it almost every day at work.

[@darrencampbell5629]

Had 1 of these didn't last 6 months, didn't abuse it very light use only taking faceplates off/ on during EICRs, my mate had same issue with it, bad batch or bad design who knows, I've replaced it with Makita see how long I get out of it

[@vladutu2]

Bosch go 2 have improved brake. Handife have a little inertia. Better tool is depending for that you want to use it.

[@BikeWorkz1991]

Why do you test screws in wood? Its totally not designed for that kind of work. The battery protection is even telling to stop!

[@Stuntman707]

I picked up the Bosch go v2 in a sale for using on a lot of panel screws. Yet to find a review which covers this type of work. The mechanical torque adjuster was a critical feature as I know the screws will strip if they’re over tightened. Hoping this will save my wrists from a lot of manual screwing.

[@efixx]

See our Wiha Speed2 reviews -we think this is a much better tool for panel (well half the team does) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3fLfnpsYsiArJI

[@GavinLawrence747]

As long as the Bosch warranty service is good, i'll be buying their products for the peace of mind I have some degree of protection on the back end. I've bought cheap n cheerful chinese stuff from amazon before and i've found no recourse if it goes tits.

[@efixx]

Wise 👍

[@TheManLab7]

I still don't understand why people use screwdriver instead of a drill? A drill is miles better in pretty much everyway, apart from the weight. But you'll be banging the screws in so much quick, that it doesn't make any different in the long run. But it's each to their own I guess n what they prefer.

[@gyrateful]

Drill motors are for drilling holes, impact drivers are for threaded fasteners, and screwdrivers--battery or manual--are for light-duty fasteners that you might not want to over tighten.

[@Cablesmith]

“Alllll the way from Stuttgart Germany, via Malaysia” 😂😂 excellent

[@oliverking4122]

I was quite happy with my Handife was brilliant , till it stopped working after 4 weeks !!!! Do yourself a favour buy the Bosch

[@oyleyhands1332]

Stick to using those types of drivers on machine screws and a pistol type battery powered one for driving into wood etc, those things are useless at driving into wood. Horses for courses as I was taught 😁

[@mattylad8035]

I agree, why do they always use the screw into wood method as a test? Surely it would be better to show it doing up MCB terminals etc. then get a torque meter out and measure the torque. I'd have thought that most would use a larger electric drill/driver for wood screws.

[@chrissharpe2106]

Very surprised by that. I was looking at getting a Bosch Go2 for working on big DBs and I don’t think I’ll bother now.

[@darrensnell9347]

Iv had the Bosch go for the past 18months me and my son both have them and he loves it once you get use to it the way it works i think its a brilliant little tool to use dont let the odd one put you off for £50 well worth it

[@chrissharpe2106]

@@darrensnell9347 I suppose driving screws in to timber might be too much for it but zipping up terminals it should be ok…….I’ll keep it in my basket for now.

[@darrensnell9347]

@@chrissharpe2106 we use it for mounting boxs in kitchen units, mounting smoke/heat alarms etc you would be surprised what its uses are i was pleasantly surprised and i have both the speedy units 1 and 2 its a pity i cannot get the bits to fit the Bosch i don’t think you would be disappointed Chris

[@sithompson74]

Are you going to use the Bosch to drive screws into wood all day long? Or are you going to use it for it's intended purpose of screwing in and out machine screws from faceplates etc? If it's the former, it's completely the wrong tool (get a proper impact driver). If it's the latter - it's exactly what it was built for. It's like taking a Vauxhall Corsa around Silverstone and saying it's way too slow! Of course it is! It was not designed for that. It's designed to get you to Aldi and back, not take on Porsche 911's in hot lap!!

[@jamespurcell-xf4mq]

I don't really think electric screwdrivers were made with the intentions of driving screws into pine. Yes this is something they are still capable of, it most definitely should be considered an extreme condition

[@richardjamesobrien1]

I don’t understand why Bosch promoted this screws for sinking wood screws - I used one at a trade show & had same issue of screws not sinking in IMO this is a tool for removing machines screws

[@efixx]

That’s marketing for you !

[@richardjamesobrien1]

Promotion is key - I tool guy I follow on Instagram wasn’t happy when I called this tool out, but it’s prob because he gets free tools & paid to promo

[@aliasif6088]

I had BOSCH GO. I enjoyed lot of screwing task with it but one day i over stretched it and it smoked and got defective. I will not recommend buying BOSCH. instead go for a cheaper option coz there is no safety incorporated by company to save the to stop it getting defective

[@davidroche6973]

The last time I saw smoke like that it was after a Science and Principles lesson !

[@AdamWatson001]

What about this one....? DEWALT 8V MAX Cordless Screwdriver Kit, Gyroscopic, 1 Battery (DCF682N1)

[@thenerktwins]

Oddly both models have been discontinued with no replacement :(

[@andyglass3882]

I've heard good things about the DeWalt

[@alexandermorris8420]

Great review guys.

[@efixx]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@stevelambert6689]

Chap's I think you have been taken off Bosch's Christmas Card List. I thought it could be used for vaping as well. 😀😁😂

[@efixx]

I’m sure some obscure dept at Bosch HQ is analysing the smoke as we speak 💨 and the Christmas card privileges.

[@1bigsyd]

Best thing I did was disable the push button on my bosch …it just got in the way

[@MatSmithLondon]

Love the uniquely British trait of not wishing to mention company names :P

[@efixx]

We mentioned one once and received a “letter” 🤕

[@MatSmithLondon]

@@efixx Who from? Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells?

[@efixx]

@@MatSmithLondon A global membership based warehouse club which sells random electrical tut alongside quality volume toilet roll.

[@johnmcfadden7418]

er if i wanted to use it for driving screws into wood I would use the impact driver these are only used really to undo face plates

[@MaximumNewbage]

These are electric screw drivers, not drill or impact drivers. Why are you using them to drive screws into a clean wood boards? That's not what screw drivers are for. Screw drivers are to screw and unscrew screws into and out of holes that are already pre-drilled and tapped. Even if you wanted to test how well these devices flexed into the role of a drill or impact driver in pinch, why did you do this before testing them for the actual uses they were meant for? Using it in this way might have damaged them, which might have invalidated the subsequent performance tests.

[@efixx]

Bosch suggest this use so we put it to the test

[@chandrapatel8936]

Is there an electric screwdriver with torque setting which can be used for the consumer unit?

[@Frank274]

Very useful review folks, thank you👍

[@efixx]

Thanks for commenting and watching

[@grayham6998]

Cheers guys, very useful.

[@efixx]

Thanks

[@chrisleeks3890]

Can you test the Wiha SpeedE Industrial. What's your thoughts on this one.

[@efixx]

EXCLUSIVE: - WIHA SPEEDE II - electricians electric screwdriver - now with more torque! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5qrlYiZfNWIiq8

[@ferndogg4427]

Craftman had a good one, i been using it for 2 weeks

[@n0spam911]

they not meant for intense screwing for that you would use impact driver

[@efixx]

Not what the instructions / sales blurb suggests

[@n0spam911]

@@efixx sales marketing :)

[@chapana1970]

hola amigos yo me compre un bosch GO2 y la verdad me lo tuve que meter bien en la cola no me sirvio soy electricista y creo que se tiene q perfeccionar bosch todavia me quedo con mi destornillador y esperare algo mejor

[@albertofugazza4596]

Great video. Very useful.

[@jonathanrose456]

Should’ve gone with the Handwife 😂

[@tommymack3210]

Wont get into electricial components with those FAT bits holders of Bosch and Handife. The Wiha is made specifically for electricians connecting wires, etc. the other two are for DIY…

[@efixx]

👍

[@bobrose7900]

Speede 2, or my Hilti/Ryobi impact!

[@markbutcher9519]

Bought the handlife and it lasted 2 weeks before it stopped working ie it would not rotate and I was only unscrewing switch screw's, waste of money

[@xLuCasanovax]

If you're going by what advertisers say then by that logic there's thousands of "best companies" and products in the world. "Why am I sick? That poster said this fish oil would cure anything!" What advertiser has ever met it's claims? Like, this seems like a video a "lesser" channel would do

[@efixx]

Not sure what point you are trying to make here?

[@benrejfek8755]

These are screw drivers, so the handife is useless at its primary job, electric screw drivers need torque control, the bosch does this with the cluch making it useful for use as a screwdriver, if you were screwing in a a face place screw the handife is likely to crack the plastic or damage the seal even on its lowerst electronic torque setting, where as be boash can go so so so fine because it has a clutch. Please test this next time

[@activateelectrical1720]

anyone tried or using the DEWALT DCF680G2 MOTION ACTIVATED screwdriver?

[@nelsonbrooks]

Heckle and Jeckle.

[@aprilialover125]

What is this online place with free delivery

[@Marcel_Germann]

Jeff Bezos corner shop 😜

[@ploska91]

Can I use this for sockets etc?

[@efixx]

Yes 👍- but you may need to manually torque the terminals

[@2dambad806]

whats with the swaying back and forth , be still, gezzz , LOL

[@hamkor04]

@efixx So we can get 2 for price of Bosch driver. So bosch looks like too expensive and not worthy. How about you also say how many bosch we can buy for 1 Wiha speede ?? Probably 7-8 bosch? We love you guys because no BS, but your “sponsors” making you BS prone these days

[@NewAgeDIY]

I find this video very hard to follow. I have the bosch Power screw driver and if it’s used the right way the battery will last for months. This driver should be used to remove screws in electronics or other items that a regular drill is to big and is not a replacement for a regular battery powered drill. On their website it’s shows then using it to install Computer parts and rack mounted equipment. Not driving wood screws into lumber. Your demo was off base. Other then that, have you guys ever thought about working at a comic club 😂. I think you would do great! This whole video does not cover why you should use type a tool.

[@efixx]

The ad’s we’ve seen suggest it can do wood screws etc

[@efixx]

Our viewers asked us to check this out when we reviewed the Speede 2 - the Bosch has way too much torque for electrical connections etc

[@ben8878]

No speed control what a pain.

[@stevendouglas3860]

🤔 is it necessary

[@tommytar222]

only real way to gudge a tool . When working you will find the better tool in your hand.

[@waterpowerspaniels]

Milwonky ? No Sir I think you will the correct pronunciation is Milfooky

[@LambertFick]

Is this Bosch worth it, No.

[@fredbettesworth5397]

My DeWalt cordless screwdriver looks a lot better

[@TheBlueberry606]

So, are you guys daft? Driving wood screws? Not what they are made for. Taking a computer case apart, yes 👍 wood screws? Seriously.

[@efixx]

It’s what they suggest in the marketing material so don’t shoot the messenger.

[@samanchrisdeburg8272]

Wiha just rubbish. 3 times gearbox stopped and send it back for guarantee and they send another one after while stopped again, wiha product all produced without enough test

[@CJAY3.1.6]

Yeah look at the reviews for that Chinese crap you're pushing, I'll stick with the Bosch saving 25 quid on something you use on a daily basis is a false economy

[@efixx]

The Chinese one didn’t smoke when pushed to the limit - The Bosch did.

[@CJAY3.1.6]

@@efixx did you mention how many reviews there are online about the Chinese one giving up after two months? If you were giving credible opinion you'd mention that right? Or does the fact you used an electric screwdriver as a drill show that not to be the case

[@efixx]

@@CJAY3.1.6 used as the PR for both units suggested. Ping us a link to the other reviews and we’ll take a look.

[@paulwhealy5243]

Wow! A 7 minute movie asking 19 minutes. We watch KZbin to save time not wait 10 minutes to find that the one that smoked wasn’t as good...

[@efixx]

It’s time stamped so you can skip ahead