Bosch 10.8V Pocket Driver – Cool Tools

Homestead

Bosch 10.8V Pocket Driver

Lightweight, heavy-duty drilling

The Bosch has the power of earlier, more cumbersome cordless screw guns at half the weight (under two pounds), meaning its capabilities really surpass its diminutive appearance. As an old guy in trades for thirty some years, I’m on a continuing quest for the smallest, lightest tool that can still accomplish a tough job. The Skil iXO Palm Screwdriver is great for household chores, but the Bosch — a step up in power, capability and price — can drive one hundred 3″ screws on one charge. It can really be used for all but the heaviest job site uses, and still fit into the tight spots. Typical screw guns require their own holster, separate carry bag, or just hand carry. The Bosch fits easily in my tool belt bag. It takes lithium-ion batteries and features a variable-speed trigger, 10 setting clutch, 1/4 quick change chuck, and LED light.

-- Jerry Garner 03/29/07

Comments (0 )

What’s in my NOW? — Matt Rutherford

Sign up here to get What’s in my NOW? a week early in your inbox.

DJ, newsletter writer, optimist. Making people smarter and happier. My weekly email is crammed full of tips for a better life - and a musical recommendation 🎧. — Matt Rutherford

PHYSICAL

Paper Republic Grand Voyageur XL Leather Journal — I'm a firm believer in hand writing notes to make them stick. Whilst I like drafting things online, I use disposable fountain pens to gather my ideas and record memories on squared paper.
Nikon Prostaff 7S Binoculars — I recently moved near the sea, and my wife bought me these binoculars. I get an immense amount of joy watching boats sail in and around the Dublin Bay area.
Samsung Viewfinity S9 Display — I’ve come to the conclusion that the monitor set up that works best for me is one screen, with lots of resolution (at least 4K). I’ve tried curved screens, dual monitors and even triple displays, but getting the most real estate right in front of my eyes works best. This one is the sweetspot in terms of function, size, features - and it has a great webcam to cut down the connections & cables.

DIGITAL

Ghost — This newsletter/website platform has revolutionised the way I work, cutting down the amount of time spent fiddling and fixing sites and helping me focus on writing content and hitting publish. It hasn't fixed my imposter syndrome, but it has helped with procrastination.
Magnet — With all the screen real estate, you need a great window management tool. Magnet is the tool that helps me arrange everything I need in front of me. For a few dollars, this gives me ALL the options for moving windows into the right place, and hotkeys to speed things up. Invaluable software.

INVISIBLE

Fail we May, Sail we Must

Advice for any creator who needs to move forwards.

© 2022