Impact DRIVER or Impact WRENCH? Full Review of the BOSCH FREAK GDX18V-1860C

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Жыл бұрын

This would probably be the go-to tool for Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. The BOSCH FREAK is an impact wrench with 1/2" square anvil that also has a hole in the middle of the anvil that accepts 1/4" hex bits. This could be a great tool for someone that does a lot of crossover work, from small form screws to larger construction fasteners. Or, for that mechanic that working on lighter-duty fasteners. You can get the BOSCH GDX18V-1860C for $129 for the bare tool or $199 for the kit with 4Ah battery. #bestimpactwrench #bestimpactdriver #boschtools
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@fredsmith7964
@fredsmith7964 Жыл бұрын
Free battery when purchased for $129 at Lowes so not a bad deal at all.
@JohnDoe-le8fy
@JohnDoe-le8fy Жыл бұрын
Love mine, use it all the time! So well made, has a long lasting feel to it. Not the fastest but more than enough.
@MemphisMojo15s
@MemphisMojo15s 11 ай бұрын
Lol it is faster than you can turn a wrench ! How fast does it need to be?
@Jakg8484
@Jakg8484 7 ай бұрын
Slow and steady wins the race
@TrompKramer
@TrompKramer 2 ай бұрын
Do you have the one with the connect module?
@mayonaisesaladejamaismalade
@mayonaisesaladejamaismalade Жыл бұрын
I have been using the V1 of this tool for propbably the last 5 years. I mainly bought it since I was doing general contracting and was working a lot on cars and man, the versatility of the tool was just such ab amazing feature that I will probably upgrade to the newer version soon. Honestly, the time and pain I saved when working on my car and simply switching between sockets and normal bits, I just can't see myself without the hybrid anvil anymore.
@jessicaweaver6728
@jessicaweaver6728 11 ай бұрын
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" kzfaq.infoUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
@Rob-ee2lm
@Rob-ee2lm Жыл бұрын
I had never seen this tool before yesterday and love the idea. And so far it's the only one of it's kind out there from my poking around. I think for your average home owner, or like me that lives in an apartment and won't be using it on a daily basis but does have a need for both tools, it's perfect. This has instantly moved to the top spot on my to buy list!!
@rondamon8004
@rondamon8004 Жыл бұрын
Great review....I got it recently and I think is a very well made tool and the idea of having two tools in one impact/wrench is brilliant in my opinion...
@anthonyriviello5942
@anthonyriviello5942 Жыл бұрын
Glad i found your channel. I purchased this a month ago before seeing your review. It is a beast. Thank you for your tutorial. Iet helped me a great deal.
@colinwatt00
@colinwatt00 8 ай бұрын
This was an EXCELLENT video and included everything I could have ever wanted as a viewer and consumer. I love the graphics, indication marks on the impact socket, great commentary. This video deserves more views and ‘likes’.
@arzaduzit
@arzaduzit Жыл бұрын
It’s $99 as a kit now including battery charger & bag pretty good deal
@AuralioCabal-nl8gi
@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 29 күн бұрын
I got that kit for $129 Canadian , about the same as you with exchange difference darn good deal! It is still selling for that price here.
@jonboatmorava9115
@jonboatmorava9115 Жыл бұрын
This double ability of the anvil needs to be a thing on all these tools. Most people buying these tools need that versatility. Awesome I'm ordering one right now
@moparkr
@moparkr Жыл бұрын
it definately seems like a useful tool. i always thought anything over 200ish lbs is quite a bit to go through a 1/4" bit, this could get rid of alot of that anxiety of broken bits. i dont know why this hasent come up more with brands constantly trying to increase torque numbers. i would like to also say that i really appreciate your channel. i watch a couple others but it always seems to be the same tools reviewed over and over. what i mean is a milwalkee gen 3 vs gen 4, milwalkee vs dewalt or makita, same brands or same type tools all the time. while you have had a few milwaukee videos there is a nice mixture, chain saws, pole saws, the bosch freak, shop lights, coolers and such. i would just really like to say thank you for keeping a variety, it really keeps me coming back to your channel and valuing your reviews more over others.
@robertsneed3
@robertsneed3 Жыл бұрын
This impact driver is sweet, and has a lot of power. I like the versatility that has. Way to go Bosch. Very good review on this tool. ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾
@Shoptoolreviews
@Shoptoolreviews Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much and thanks for sharing.
@cornell833
@cornell833 Жыл бұрын
I own one its a nice tool work time car 🚗
@Thebassguru84
@Thebassguru84 Жыл бұрын
It’s a freak show! Very impressed
@PreAchEr777x3
@PreAchEr777x3 Жыл бұрын
Kudos for the new added visual
@reellifewithcinco7858
@reellifewithcinco7858 Жыл бұрын
Love mine, I did just see it on sale at Lowes with one 2.0ah battery and charger for $99
@rellmonger7935
@rellmonger7935 Жыл бұрын
Today was my 1st time seeing a tool like this. My neighbor got one & was asking me how to use it
@georgeferlazzo7936
@georgeferlazzo7936 Жыл бұрын
Hello again Tim Thank you again for another great video 👍
@boosted2.4_sky
@boosted2.4_sky Жыл бұрын
TJ!!!! LET'S GO...🏁 This one is definitely a lot better than the previous models... some of the previous ones could barely do 200lb/ft or 250 lb/ft
@luisinhoens90
@luisinhoens90 Жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see what numbers Tim can get out of those older tools on its testing rig. I say this because pretty much all tools he test score better than on other reviews. EG. No other tool channel has gotten 500 ft/lbs out of a Gen 4 nor Gen 3 Milwaukee. Case in point TTC has got 167 or so on the new Freak, which is less than 10 ft/lbs over the previous Freak and around 188 or so on the Milwaukee. That's when those 200 or so ft/lb difference on Tim's rig translate to only 20 ft/lbs elsewhere which IMHO is not a big deal.
@robertcasey3528
@robertcasey3528 Жыл бұрын
That Bosch impact driver is better than what people give it credit for. It's well made and can take a beating.
@johniyerak6845
@johniyerak6845 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Very informative
@bernitup6492
@bernitup6492 3 ай бұрын
I have a hate and love relationship with this channel. Love it cause it helps with making up my mind on a tool that I want. Hate it cause it makes me spend money cause of the great review... Thanks Tim. Keep them coming. I ended up getting the Ryobi 10 in cordless miter cause of your review and I love it. Getting this one for sure....do I need it, no, but I will....LOL
@luisinhoens90
@luisinhoens90 Жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, it's nice and refreshing when some other brands appear in your channel. Kudos to you and to Bosch for releasing this kind of tool. I bought mine a couple months ago (owned the previous version as well) and the best attributes are build quality, features and the fact that I no longer spend money replacing 1/2" socket adapters. What I would add to it? Maybe 10-20 ft/lbs of torque but most importantly a quick insert collet (although it must be challenging due to the hybrid collet)
@JoeRogansGutBiome
@JoeRogansGutBiome Жыл бұрын
It's a millwaukee biased channel if you can't tell from the background colors in the beginning of the video.
@ihatedapatriots
@ihatedapatriots Жыл бұрын
When it did 350 everyone in my house was screaming "leave it alone, let it go undefeated!!'". But yeah I have the first 1800 version that came out and we love it. I've heard this ones even better. Great stuff.
@luisinhoens90
@luisinhoens90 Жыл бұрын
It's slightly better. I traded in the 1800C for the 1860C and although I liked the trigger on the 1800C better, the extra modes on the 1860C + the better LED are IMHO worth it.
@ihatedapatriots
@ihatedapatriots Жыл бұрын
@@luisinhoens90 cool.
@donniedarko2831
@donniedarko2831 Жыл бұрын
Not a Bosch guy but great review Tim!
@brumasbusiness
@brumasbusiness Ай бұрын
For a home owner and DIY'ers is perfect.
@michaelmcneil5946
@michaelmcneil5946 8 ай бұрын
I just picked one of these up for 25 bucks on clearance at Lowes. It's tool only so It's useless right now but I couldn't let the deal go!! I'll get a battery and charger on Amazon and be good to go!
@derpityderp8335
@derpityderp8335 Жыл бұрын
Just purchased today black friday on Amazon for $69.00 good deal can't wait
@raymondchow2828
@raymondchow2828 Ай бұрын
wow, you got a great deal!
@zorbaseatery4745
@zorbaseatery4745 Жыл бұрын
Man, this anvil on the M18 Gen 4 or even the Flex Quick Ejected Impact would be amazing.
@davehenneman2298
@davehenneman2298 Жыл бұрын
🙄
@ryu-ken
@ryu-ken Жыл бұрын
They would probably need to decrease the power for it to work:/
@anilabbaraju1
@anilabbaraju1 Жыл бұрын
Hi nice review what is the difference between this tool and Bosch gdx 18v-200c
@AndersHP
@AndersHP 7 ай бұрын
Would I be able to use my older Bosch 18v 3.0 Amp batteries on this freak? Or does it draw so much current that it potentially breaks the battery?
@spedracer55
@spedracer55 Жыл бұрын
well that exceeded my expectations
@jeffshannon5410
@jeffshannon5410 Жыл бұрын
This gun is more useful than anybody else's impact on the market so other people don't know how to do certain things that's on them not Bosch they made a great if you're not smart enough to use it I see the versatility then stick with all the other I'm not biased about but that's one heck of a tool
@deere3321
@deere3321 Жыл бұрын
I've had mine over a year. It's just OK and doesn't do what is advertised. I torqued my trailer rims to 90 lbs. It won't remove them. It's the main reason I bought it.
@Shoptoolreviews
@Shoptoolreviews Жыл бұрын
It should have no problem removing 90 ft-lbs freshly torqued bolts. If it won't, then there's something wrong with it. Thanks for watching.
@deere3321
@deere3321 Жыл бұрын
@@Shoptoolreviews I agree. When I bought it I didn't use it for several months. I should have kept the receipt and returned it. My bad.
@ryu-ken
@ryu-ken Жыл бұрын
​@@deere3321 definitely something wrong. Mine takes off 150lbs quite easily
@AuralioCabal-nl8gi
@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 29 күн бұрын
I got a Bosch Freak kit with 2ahr batt for $129 Canadian D from Lowes last Xmas , there are several Freak models,edit; I guess the difference is the base model I got does not have the TORQUE modes you showed
@chriscflint
@chriscflint Жыл бұрын
Its only rated at 147 foot lbs so to me it did an amazing job almost 3 times it rated power.
@Pillados-
@Pillados- 6 ай бұрын
Excelente video o sabía que colocando un bit aumentaba torque, tiene lógica. Cuando pueda lo hago en mi bestia de 1800
@victorortega5158
@victorortega5158 Жыл бұрын
I love that freak..!!
@RyanHipp
@RyanHipp 10 ай бұрын
I have to ask- did you color adjust your video? Ive never seen a Bosch tool so blue. They always look kind of a dull teal in person 🤔🤨
@user-lw2hk1fp1f
@user-lw2hk1fp1f 10 ай бұрын
exactly what I wanted to know
@NoWr2Run
@NoWr2Run Жыл бұрын
That's a HELL OF AN IDEA, FREAKY, LOL.
@AN-kg4ei
@AN-kg4ei 11 ай бұрын
anyone who owns any impacts similar to this with the FREAK head... when you put on a 1/2" socket... does it drop off if working vertically? Mine does and I wasn't sure if it was something missing in the retaining bearing/spring or just a design miss (I assumed mine dropped the bearing retainer but now I'm 2nd guessing myself)...... great video and shocking the torque numbers the little beast was hitting.
@KiraSlith
@KiraSlith Жыл бұрын
Definitely a 250lb worker. The fact you got it up to 450 without self-destruction says a lot about how far Bosch's more "innovative" tools have come over the last 10 years.
@ProxyFinal
@ProxyFinal Жыл бұрын
this is one of those impact drivers. Do you need it? No, but it's nice to have around. If you are not on the platform, just get it when they are on sale where they are selling it with a free charger and battery. You can get it fairly cheap for around 129 with the bogo
@Shoptoolreviews
@Shoptoolreviews Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's kinda weird, but kinda useful at the same time. Not for everyone, but some will love it. Thanks for watching.
@6atlantis
@6atlantis Жыл бұрын
These drivers make more torque using an adapter rather than going direct to the 1/2in anvil.
@mm2000052
@mm2000052 Жыл бұрын
We want to review Metabo hpt Impact Thanks
@alexytgaming4543
@alexytgaming4543 Жыл бұрын
Hey is it normal for my m18 3/8 impact wrench to have a little movement out to in on the anvil
@ricksgiggle8852
@ricksgiggle8852 Жыл бұрын
Yup. It's for vibration and the hammer needs to impact.
@alexytgaming4543
@alexytgaming4543 Жыл бұрын
@@ricksgiggle8852 ok so it’s normal if I can move the 3/8 anvil in and out and up and down a little bit
@hsyhsy5028
@hsyhsy5028 Жыл бұрын
Hello good day DeWalt dw292 qs Type- 2 electric yellow nutrunner test I wonder if you do it I will be very pleased because your tests are very accurate and successful
@johnoberle9750
@johnoberle9750 Жыл бұрын
Love Bosch tools. I recently bought this and a hammer drill. Why is it that Bosch seems to be rare compared to Dewalt Makita and Milwaukee? I have Ryobi and been thinking of going to Bosch as an upgrade.
@Shoptoolreviews
@Shoptoolreviews Жыл бұрын
Bosch is a great tool company and they have a great line of tools, especially their new lines. Thanks for watching.
@willbreaker2196
@willbreaker2196 6 ай бұрын
I bought this brand.. It does the job but it has me wanting more. I'll keep on using it until it breaks Only then I'll replace with an other brand
@ClashWithVodka
@ClashWithVodka Жыл бұрын
I just bought this from my local Lowe’s for $37 not a bad steal at all
@bernitup6492
@bernitup6492 3 ай бұрын
Was it this generation? I had one in my hand for $99 for kit and when I looked closer, it was an older gen. Getting this one from Amazon.
@GM-gc8gg
@GM-gc8gg Жыл бұрын
Surprised by the torque of this tool. I'd like to see your torque test repeated with the 8.0 Ah Profactor battery installed.
@Shoptoolreviews
@Shoptoolreviews Жыл бұрын
We have that battery and maybe we'll revisit at another time. Thanks for watching.
@Adam-qu7zn
@Adam-qu7zn Жыл бұрын
Yo I'm finally first. Your the man Tim!
@Murat.K.
@Murat.K. 3 ай бұрын
What are the differences between Gdx 200 C
@KavitaPatil-yc8ox
@KavitaPatil-yc8ox 10 ай бұрын
How much price for this machine now?
@nasr826
@nasr826 Жыл бұрын
ايش اسم الجهاز يالي تستخدمه للشد
@BongoLicker-ni4gk
@BongoLicker-ni4gk Жыл бұрын
I don’t think it’s a gimmick at all. I’ve used sockets on it to work on my quad
@yon_s0l011
@yon_s0l011 Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@renegadorico3966
@renegadorico3966 2 ай бұрын
How to remove a broken phillip driver?
@BuildingAffordable
@BuildingAffordable 11 ай бұрын
i CANNOT GET ANY BITS TO LOCK INTO THE CHUCK--WHAT GIVES?
@stevegee218
@stevegee218 Жыл бұрын
The 1800 and 1860 are the ones you want to get. The 1600 is a disappointment and on sale a lot. Lowes also will run Bosch sales of tool with free battery as a gift, so look for that deal.
@nitto24
@nitto24 8 ай бұрын
it's rated around 150 lbs, at 425 lbs, the tool started crying tears of happiness or pain?
@bobhope5976
@bobhope5976 Жыл бұрын
What is the name of that Perch storage rack that holds your drills?
@bobhope5976
@bobhope5976 Жыл бұрын
nevermind, found it. Perch-V tool rack. Way too expensive for some tool storage. Looks nice though 😂
@Shoptoolreviews
@Shoptoolreviews Жыл бұрын
It is an awesome mount. If you look under the DIY section on the PERCH site, they have free plans so you can make your own, from wood, metal, acrylic, or whatever. perchtools.com/pages/diy
@Griffinwoodworks
@Griffinwoodworks Жыл бұрын
This would be a perfect engine bay tool, I just wish it could be a 3/8 anvil and not a 1/2. A 3/8 seems to fit its power capabilities better, but I think it might would have issues with the driver bit shaft taking up too much room making the anvil weak.
@abdomination
@abdomination Жыл бұрын
that's exactly why it's the way it is I think
@pettypendergrass8596
@pettypendergrass8596 Жыл бұрын
*FLAG ON THE PLAY!* The 450 test, the driver on the test spin, looked to be Tightening 18:41 :P
@brandynh1439
@brandynh1439 Жыл бұрын
It’s not. Slow your playback speed, and you can see it in reverse. Also, the directional switch is indeed in reverse.
@pettypendergrass8596
@pettypendergrass8596 Жыл бұрын
@@brandynh1439 you Sir are correct. i never played with those speed options.
@txvet7738
@txvet7738 Жыл бұрын
I like gimmicky things…heck I might just get it cause I love multi tools, lol!
@user-zd2lg2nm3m
@user-zd2lg2nm3m Жыл бұрын
CAT DX72
@jonny5678100
@jonny5678100 Жыл бұрын
How’s does it compare to the Milwaukee M18
@ryu-ken
@ryu-ken Жыл бұрын
Very weak
@HeadsUP253
@HeadsUP253 Жыл бұрын
That thing is $99 for a kit and for $100 thats well worth it !!!
@gwp1ohio
@gwp1ohio 10 ай бұрын
I bought the gdx18v-1800b12.... won't take lug nuts off, that's what I bought it for, so back to lowes to return. Very disappointing
@jonnygarland4741
@jonnygarland4741 Жыл бұрын
👀🤔👌👋👍
@rjbrown6942
@rjbrown6942 Жыл бұрын
The marketing wank almost got me. Can u hold the chuck from spinning with your hand!
@stlyns
@stlyns Жыл бұрын
It's a solution in search of a problem that doesn't exist.
@luisinhoens90
@luisinhoens90 Жыл бұрын
it does though, with all the torque available on impact drivers nowadays it's very easy to break socket adapters, specially the 1/2" ones. Ever since I bought my first Freak 3 years ago I have never broke a socket adapter because I don't need to buy one anymore.
@stlyns
@stlyns Жыл бұрын
@@luisinhoens90 I would just as soon use a compact impact wrench like a Dewalt 923 or 921 with a female square drive to 1/4" hex female adapter.
@johnguevara6160
@johnguevara6160 Жыл бұрын
This tool might be good for a company trying to save mobey instead but two tools.
@luisinhoens90
@luisinhoens90 Жыл бұрын
@@stlyns I actually have the Ridgid subcompact 1/2 wrench as well. It's a brilliant tool for DIY mechanic work, specially lugnuts. The 1/4 hex adapter sounds good and all but you don't get the finesse for eg driving self tapping screws, tapcons or lags and it will likely get lost or at home whenever you need it most. The Freak handles both tasks better and ultimately that's the main application I use my tool for. Either tool can be better than the other, it all depends on your needs but personally I see way more people using (and breaking) 1/2" adapters on their impact drivers than people using 1/4" adapters on their 1/2" impact wrenches. It may also have something to do with availability which is also a tradeoff
@mike---
@mike--- Жыл бұрын
@@luisinhoens90 You should go checkout torque test channel testing on this subpar tool. Using 1/4 socket adapter increased the torque.
@4673962
@4673962 Жыл бұрын
When driving screws it is no faster than the Ridgid subcompact that was just review a few days ago. Get a timer and check it. Not impressed at all. Another thing in B mode, why in the world would it be programmed to stop in reverse? Forward not reverse. How annoying would that be when reversing a screw. This thing blows.
@mattbosscarton5476
@mattbosscarton5476 Жыл бұрын
It stops in reverse incase you don't want to take the nut off completely, just loosen. Like if the was holding something together and you just wanted to move it a bit and not have it fall apart when you loosen the bolt
@Zozo806
@Zozo806 11 ай бұрын
Still to heavy and slow for an impact driver but to weak for a wrench
@mike---
@mike--- Жыл бұрын
This "review" to me seems like a fluff review to make the sponsor happy. BOSCH FREAK is a gimmick. For $20 more you can get Milwaukee Gen4 M18 1/4 hex impact driver (2953-20) that has more power and comes with longer warranty. You really should be honest with viewers if the product was sent to you for free or if you purchased it yourself. (youtube does have a policy about disclosing that information to viewers)
@jonboatmorava9115
@jonboatmorava9115 Жыл бұрын
Thing is the Milwaukee doesn't have the 1/2 inch anvil for sockets... So there is a difference. Now if the Milwaukee had that it would be comparable.
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