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What do the numbers mean on a Bosch drill?
As mentioned at the beginning of the article, the numbers on a drill represent the amount of torque the tool can apply to an object (such as a screw) or for hole drilling. The numbers usually range from 1 to 20 (or more) with 1 representing the least amount of torque and 20, the greatest.
What does GSB stand for in Bosch?
For example, the ‘SB’ in ‘GSB’ stands for “schlag bohrer”, which means “impact drill”. This may help German speakers, but it’s not much use for the rest of us!
What is the difference between Bosch blue and green?
The Bosch Blue (or Bosch Professional) range is aimed at the professional tradesman for more heavy-duty site work whereas the Bosch Green (or Bosch DIY) range is aimed more towards home and garden use for the home DIYer taking part in smaller jobs and less often.
What do the numbers on drill bits mean?
Number drill bit gauge sizes range from size 80 (the smallest) to size 1 (the largest) followed by letter gauge size A (the smallest) to size Z (the largest).
What is the difference between GSR and GSB?
Model no’s – GSR means the tool is drive and drill, while GSB means its these and hammer mode. Buying the tools is way cheaper when you get the bare tool and a few batteries and charger, then you can store them in a toolbag or get the Bosch cases quite cheaply.
What is the difference between GSB and GSR?
The main difference between the Bosch GSB and Bosch GSR is that GSB contains a chuck of a diameter of 13 mm. The GSR possesses a chuck of 10 mm diameter. This means that a more extensive range of drill bits will fit in the GSB.
Do Bosch Professional batteries fit all Bosch tools?
All batteries are compatible with all Bosch Professional 18V tools since 2008. Now also compatible with tools of other expert brands.
How can you tell if a Bosch drill is real?
HOW TO IDENTIFY GENUINE BOSCH PARTS?
- Step 1: Check the Bosch Secure Code Label. The Bosch Secure Code Label uses a hologram technology that is extremely difficult to copy.
- Step 2: Confirming the authenticity of the code.
- Step 3: Visit www.protect.bosch.com to identify authenticity.
Why do some drill bits have letters?
Letter and numbered drill bits were developed to make up the gaps in between metric and fractional sizes. The most common use is for using taps. There will not be an exact match for fractional sizes but you can refer them to closest fractional bit that is larger than the numbered bit.
Can Bosch GSB 120 drill wall?
It can drill into wood, wall and concrete easily.
Is GSB 120 Li brushless?
The GSB 120-LI is also part of Bosch’s affordable Contractor’s Choice range and comes with a 6-months warranty. Additionally, the GSB 120-LI manages to stay below the RM400 radar because it employs the old school brushed motor instead of the newer brushless or ‘EC motor’, in Bosch speak.
Are Bosch DIY and professional batteries interchangeable?
As with other battery platforms, the batteries and chargers are designed to be interchangeable with tools in the range as long as they correspond to the same voltage.
Are all Bosch 12V batteries interchangeable?
All Bosch Professional 12V tools are 100% compatible with all current (10.8V) Bosch Professional power tools, batteries and chargers. Thus all 10.8V and 12V tools can be further used within the same voltage class system.
Is there a fake Bosch?
To verify whether the product is genuine, first check the holographic properties of the Bosch Secure Code Label. For genuine Bosch products, the secure code and logo on the Bosch Secure Code Label should glimmer in rainbow colours when it is exposed to direct light.
Where is the serial number on a Bosch drill?
The Bosch rating plates are found on the Clam shell of the machine usually near the motor. The labels show the typ number of the machine which is usually 10 digits long and start (0 6XX) you can also find on these plates details such as wattage, voltage and rpm.