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The right power tool
You do not have to go out and buy a large amount of machinery for small repair jobs. We will tell you which power tools are suitable for household use.
Instructions
You do not have to go out and buy a large amount of machinery for small repair jobs. All you need is an impact drill to start with.
If at a later date you intend to do more extensive work, you can gradually add other power tools to your collection.
An impact drill drills in wood and metal and – when the impact mechanism is switched on – also in wall materials. A drill with two gears is recommended. The first gear delivers sufficient power for thick drill bits and for driving large screws; the second gear is used for drilling with small drill bit diameters.
If you have a lot of concrete walls in your house, it is better to use a small rotary hammer. It hammers through the hardest concrete virtually of its own accord. When purchasing a rotary hammer, make sure it has a rotation stop, so that you can also use it for chiselling.
It is worth buying a cordless screwdriver for fast driving and removing of screws. Cordless drill/drivers are considerably more powerful – e.g. for fitting appliances or for furniture manufacture.
The jigsaw is a versatile electric saw for household use. It saws wood, wooden materials such as chipboard, plastics and metals. What's more, you can use a special blade instead of the saw blade, enabling you to cut soft materials such as textiles, leather and insulation materials.
A tip from an expert: Power tools are often also sold as a set with matching accessories in a carrying case. These offers provide considerable price advantages.
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Asad Asad on 2011/12/01
How do i know which drill is best for me? if I buy a rotary hammer drill, can i use it for chipboard screwing etc?
Bosch Support Team on 2011/11/21
Hello,
We’re happy to help you find what you’re looking for.
Please enter the following link into your browser:
http://www.bosch-do-it.co.za/diy/service/customerserviceanddealers/customerserviceanddealers.shtml
or contact Customer Service at:
Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd.,
Fifteenth Road, Randjespark, Midrand
Private Bag X118
Halfway house 1685
Telephone
+27 11 651 9802
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+27 11 651 9880
Mail
Rouhan.persadj@za.bosch.com
Akber Ally Omar on 2011/10/25
I am still waiting for you to reply to my query regarding where I can purchase the pls300 in South Africa.
Thank You
AA Omar (Bobby)
Akber Ally Omar on 2011/10/24
sir, i am interested in the Bosch jigsaw station PLS300 which is available in the UK but am unable to lo.cate it in South Africa although i have seen it been used on a South African do it youself program on television. please let me know if it is available in South Africa and where i can purchase it
Thank You
AA Omar (Bobby)
Bosch Support Team on 2010/11/30
Hello Sandy,
The saw station is called the PLS 300. Click on this link to view it:
http://www.bosch-do-it.co.uk/boptocs2-uk/Product.jsp?country=GB&lang=en&division=hw&ccat_id=95250&object_id=23904
Please ask a Bosch dealer in your town or city about price and availability.
Enjoy your DIY.
Your BOSCH Team
Sandy Sandy Ludlow on 2010/11/12
Saw Peter on 'Get it done' last week using a bench top tool for cutting/mitre wood using a jigsaw to make a plant box. I have searched your site to find out more about this tool and can't find it anywhere. Please can you let me know what it is called and the price?
Thanks
Bosch Support Team on 2009/11/23
Dear Mister Young,
Bosch sells a wood auger bit with the following Details.
Diameter (D) mm: 12
Working length (L1) mm: 470
Total length (L2) mm: 600
Key width d mm: 7.9 / Key width d Inch: 5/16
Part no.: 2 608 585 717
Please have a look, at the Bosch Accessories on the website:
http://www.bosch-pt.co.uk/accboptocs2-uk/Category.jsp
If you have any questions concerning a Bosch powertool, dont hesitate to ask.
nick nick young on 2009/11/16
Hello
We are looking for a wooden drill bit(12mm thick) that is 550mm long . Need it now . Please help
thanks .
Bosch Support Team on 2009/02/17
Dear Mr. du Toit,
Thank you very much for your interest in our products! Unfortunately it is not possible to send you a list with tolerances. For a high precision it is advisable to buy several tools for the different tasks. It is also very important to use the right accessories. Here you can find information about the tools http://www.bosch-do-it.co.za/boptocs2-za/?division=hw and the accessories http://www.bosch-pt.co.za/accboptocs2-za/Category.jsp;jsessionid=0BF200C3D61C2902616B2E423E68E264.worker1?country=ZA&lang=en&ccat_id=96950 which are available in South Africa.
We wish you great fun and success with our products!
Werner du Toit Werner on 2009/02/10
I am interrested in PRECISION drilling, but I cannot fork out unlimited funds. I tried talking to salespeople, representitives and the head office of my country, but I cannot seem to obtain a list of "variance" allowed in drills. (I.e. how FAR a drill is allowed to swivel from left to right when opted as OK to sell to the public during testing-phase at the factory.)
I already broke three small drill bits with machines I bought, and were told to buy a more expensive model, as the "accuracy" increases with price. It did however seem to remain the same. The salesmen wont allow me to test the various drills, as this breaks the seal on the packaging, resulting in customers believing it to be an "old" drill. Could you please assist me in obtaining such a list? I need hammering, drilling (forward and reverse) and screwdriving. Preferably all in one drill as to cut cost. Your assistance would be appreciated immensely.