Bosch 33618

The Bosch 33618 is a cordless 18V drill introduced in the early 2000's(most likely 2002-2003) as a part of Bosch's "Brute Tough" series. Its design purpose was for heavy duty drilling applications. It includes a multi-speed gearbox for adjusting its speed and torque, as well as a variable speed trigger to control its operation. The drill over time has had wear related issues in its model due to its age, such as battery degradation, failure of internal electrical components like the wiring. The previously mentioned gearbox and chuck may also experience wear due to continuous use of the device, leading to a less than intended performance. Overall, many of the problems this device experiences are from aging, rather than design flaws. This means that if it ever has problems, it can easily be fixed through part replacement and internal maintenance, meaning it's a perfect tool to be displayed on repair guides.

The Bosch 33618 is a 5.7 pound(with batteries), cordless drill with a side handle on the right side of the tool and a red "Bosch" logo on the left, and directly underneath highlighted in white has the "Brute 18V" text signifying the Brute Tough name given to many other tools that are designed for heavy duty jobs.

• Weight: 5.7 lbs (with batteries)
• Chuck Size: 1/2 inch
• Chuck Type: Keyless
• Max Torque: 41.66 ft-lbs
• Max Speed: 1,300 rpm
• Cordless: Yes
• Side Handle: Yes
• Battery Amp Hours: 2.4
• Volts: 18
• Batteries Included: Yes
• Batteries(qty.): 2
• Charger Included: Yes
• Clutch Settings(qty.): 16

Here are some links that provide detailed information:

• Northern Tool Equipment 
• Fine Homebuilding
• Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement