Another handy tool
Rating: 5
Finished up another home remodel project with this tool. It's compact takes on all drilling challenges up to the chuck capacity. Like all the Bosch tools it's power packed and you can always count on them to deliver. Have several of the compact 12v tools not a one disappoints. And the fact they all use the same battery is awesome!! Go Bosch.
by BubbaJ on 2014-07-24T17:00:00
Compact size with more than enough power!
Rating: 5
I bought this compact drill for my work. Small size with enough power to finish HVAC job easier and quicker. Battery charges fast. It will be interesting to try one with hammer drill function. For intensiveness of the work, most our power tools are not going to be last got couple years, so 3 year Warranty on tool and 2 year on battery will be plenty to cover.
by seanseattle on 2014-04-10T17:00:00
Perfect drill for cabinet shop.
Rating: 5
After 40 years using all sorts of drills in my cabinet shop, I bought this Bosch PS31B two years ago. It is the perfect drill for a custom wood shop. It is small and fits nicely in your hands. The clutch is accurate even with very light settings for things like hinges, door handles etc, yet powerful enough to drill large holes in tough wood like oak and maple. The batteries last and are fast to charge. Two speeds are handy to have as well. About the only improvement needed is a method to hold extra bits in the handle. This is the perfect drill for cabinet shop, also electrician, appliance repair and so on. Highly recommend this drill.
by Jack57 on 2015-12-10T16:00:00
Durable and Light Weight
Rating: 5
Purchased this little 12V drill for a specific commercial project. Needed to drill over 1,000 holes (5/16" diameter) through 14 gauge steel, overhead at 9' high. (I didn't want to use a full size cordless drill, as operator fatigue and workspace limitations were big issues). The PS31 performed the job flawlessly! It had enough power and decent run time between charges. I was so impressed, I just purchased a 3 tool set (#CLPK32-120) that has the drill, an impact driver and reciprocating saw.
by JoeE on 2013-11-09T16:00:00
Good Drill
Rating: 5
I bought the PS41-2A last year to go along with my old corded Bosch drill because I need the impact feature. My cordless 3/8s drill has served me well for 20 years but since I already had the two batteries with my impactor I thought it was just dumb not to have the PS31-Bn to go along with it. I'm very pleased with it as well. As a lot of my work is installing cabinetry, the small size is perfect to have in the tool belt. Batteries last forever and plenty of power for 90% of drilling. Will be looking to upgrade to brushless at some point needless to say.
by mrbscottc on 2014-05-25T17:00:00
Totally pleased
Rating: 5
Small size was my primary goal and the 12 volt PS31 drill is perfect. I've gotten along with my old power drills for at least 30 years, so the new features of the PS31 are like skipping a couple of generations. I stayed away from battery powered tools before now because I didn't like the large size of the battery pack hanging off the bottom. The PS31 is smaller than all my old power drills and way handier. It is so user friendly, I felt safe in helping my eight year old granddaughter use it on her science project. She was thrilled with her success.
I am so pleased with the PS31 that I have now purchased a Bosch PS60BN 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Pocket Reciprocating Saw. The fact that the saw uses the same battery and the quality of the drill are what motivated my purchase.
I was a little confused by the Bosch tool registration web page, but apparently picked the right drill model number.
Great tool.
by RetiredGuy on 2013-10-23T17:00:00
Compact but powerful
Rating: 5
I already have a bunch of 18v Bosch cordless tools, but the 18v drill is a bit heavy for odd jobs around the house. This little one gets into smaller spaces and is powerful enough for all but the biggest jobs. For those I am keeping the 18v drill. I got it with a kit, CLPK22-120AL, which included the drill, the PS41 impact driver, a L-BOXX 1 with inserts for both, a charger, and 2 BAT414 batteries, the new 2.0 AH ones. A huge bargain, especially since the kit comes with an extra L-BOXX 1A for small parts. The drill works great with my twist drills, up to 1/2 inch (the chuck is 3/8 and the larger bit has a 3/8 shank). It goes through 2x4 and plywood with no problems. Not quite enough torque for spade bits, but the impact driver handles that just fine.
by hockeynut1 on 2014-04-01T17:00:00
Perfect size
Rating: 5
I've been out of the cordless drill market for several years. When I remodeled my kitchen I needed something for hanging drywall, cabinets and securing the counter tops. After looking at several of the new Lithium Ion drills, I really liked the feel and features of the Bosch. It is compact enough to get into the tight corners of the base cabinets to secure the counter top, and hanging wall cabinets, won't tire your arm out like bigger / heavier drills. This is by far the most compact and best fitting drill I looked at.
by cpd670 on 2013-09-11T17:00:00
Light and strong, but drains the battery fast
Rating: 4
It's really light and comfortable, especially in tight places, and has a lot of torque for such a small drill. But there are noticeable drawbacks: the battery drains pretty fast, the speed switch is somewhat clumsy (sometimes you think that you switched the speed, but you actually didn't), the chuck's plastic is too hard and slippery. The charger is specified as 30 min charger, but it actually takes about an hour to charge fully drained battery. Also, for such a price it would be good to include a few accessories (bits etc).
I have had the drill for a month now, so cannot comment on reliability at this moment.
by on 2013-06-05T17:00:00
Great for light use
Rating: 3
We have several of this drill in our workplace. Very compact and light drill. Handy that it comes with 2 battery and charger. However, we use it very heavily on a daily basis and several of the drill died after only 5-6 months. Seems like the motor died. However, Bosch have it repaired under warranty. So, I am still wondering if this drill is for heavy use or not.
by StevenL on 2013-10-30T17:00:00
