Bosch Cordless Drill?

[Indie]

Looking for any advice on a Bosch 36618-02 18volt litheon drill/driver. Seems like a good cordless for $160.00. Looking to drill some holes and secure ice anchors with it. Anybody own one?

[Jer-]

I dont have that model, but Bosch is a great brand IMO.  The new Lithium Ion batteries run longer with each charge too.  I would have no problem buying it.

[SoftSpot_716]

i use bosch tools and well i have a 18 few of their 18v tools and they are great. just work horse drills. my 18volt is a hammer/ rotary drill and it drills through concrete pretty good. Bosch makes great tools never had a problem with them ever. and for 160 its not a bad price. My bosch set went for like 325 for the set and it was at a contractor show regularly goes for 650. came with three batteries and a cordless impact and the drill/ hammer drill id say do it

[fishingsurveyor]

I have a bosch 18v hammer drill and I luv it Quality tool

[Indie]

Thanks guys, you made that decision pretty easy!

[polartippah]

Does a drill grasp the top of an anchor on its own or do you have to have some sort of attachment?

[Indie]

Does a drill grasp the top of an anchor on its own or do you have to have some sort of attachment?

I'm thinking ice anchor install tool (Clam), although I haven't searched yet, I bet someone has a cheap homemade alternative.

[ICEMAN-73]

I have the light weight and heavy duty 18v Bosch drills, their great tools!

[blackduckin]

Does a drill grasp the top of an anchor on its own or do you have to have some sort of attachment?

I see you have a Nils auger. I have one also. I just ordered and received an addapter to make to Nils work in a cordless drill. I have not tried it out or even look at it ti see if it works. I asked a question on Ice Shanty and someone sent me the link. I can find it and pm it to you if you'd like.   Ed

[Snowfun]

I see you have a Nils auger. I have one also. I just ordered and received an addapter to make to Nils work in a cordless drill. I have not tried it out or even look at it ti see if it works. I asked a question on Ice Shanty and someone sent me the link. I can find it and pm it to you if you'd like.   Ed

I picked up one of these this year to run early season on my 8" strikemaster. I ran it on a 14.4v dewalt and it would cut between 5 and 8 holes on a charge. My blades on my auger are not very sharp and have been told that makes all the difference. I know one thing it was easier than cutting holes by hand. Next year I will run my 18v, put on fresh blades and bring an extra battery. should be good for 30 or so holes.

http://www.icemasteradapter.com/

[blackduckin]

I picked up one of these this year to run early season on my 8" strikemaster. I ran it on a 14.4v dewalt and it would cut between 5 and 8 holes on a charge. My blades on my auger are not very sharp and have been told that makes all the difference. I know one thing it was easier than cutting holes by hand. Next year I will run my 18v, put on fresh blades and bring an extra battery. should be good for 30 or so holes.

http://www.icemasteradapter.com/

Thats the one, thank you!!

[Polarised]

I run an 8" Nils with an adapter & a 36v Bosch. This is a thing of beauty.
Cut holes all day with it, you'll like it.

[Downeaster]

I'd like to see a pic of that nils and the 18" bosch drill in combo.... If possible...

[Sullymon]

I use the 36v Bosch on my 7" Lazer ... AWSOME setup.  A word of advice: get the BIGGEST drill you can buy.  Got it brand new with case, charger, and 2 ftpack batteries on Ebay (from Max Tools) for $179 shipped.  The price jumped back up big time, buy keep your eyes peeled and it will go back down eventually.

Some of you have seen this, for those who haven't:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44lGhx4x2XM