4 oddball Bosch tools that make jobs easier than ever

Published Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT Cory Gunther is a senior author and Newsletter Editor at Valnet, covering cutting-edge tech, Android, and more for How-To Geek. He's covered Android, cars, and technology for over a decade. When he's not reviewing the latest gadget, you can find him off-roading in his Toyota truck, fixing said truck, or doing something outdoors with friends and family. He's covered CES, SEMA, and MWC and reviewed countless phones, TVs, speakers, EVs, e-bikes, and more. Before Valnet, Cory worked for GottaBeMobile. His writing has also appeared on SlashGear, InputMag, and AndroidCentral. He's written over 9,000 articles. Bosch makes tools that everyone, from DIYers to masonry or woodworkers, can appreciate. We're all familiar with its popular 18V lineup and older, but robust wired tools like impact wrenches, but that's not all the company has to offer that you'll love. In fact, there are several niche tools that make jobs easier than ever. Whether you're working on a big project at home or headed to a jobsite, here are some versatile tools you'll want to consider buying the next time they're on sale. Work smarter, not harder. Bosch 12V Flexiclick 5-in-1 Drill and Driver One tool with dozens of uses Looking for one of the most versatile tools ever from Bosch? Look no further than the wild Flexiclick 5-in-1 drill and driver. The best way to explain this tool is simply the image above, showing an odd angle and a weird attachment at the end of the drill. The Bosch Flexiclick comes in several models, and the 12V tool above is essentially a multifunction drill and driver with four user-replaceable heads. Yes, unclip a head for one of the others, and your drill becomes something else entirely. For example, there's a right-angle head, an offset head, and others. More importantly, each head can operate in 16 different positions or angles. The 5-in-1 Flexiclick chuck design makes it fast and easy to switch out heads, letting you focus on the job at hand rather than digging for different tools. It's a highly versatile tool with a built-in magnetic bit holder and a swivel-lock design to make attachment direction swaps faster than ever. It's a tool you can use in dozens of ways, and it's constantly on sale. Bosch 12V Max Flexiclick Drill and Driver The Bosch GSR12V-140FCB22 is a drill and driver with four different heads capable of 16 operating positions, making it one tool for endless applications. Bosch Expert Series 18V 6-inch Orbital Sander Not your average sander Credit: Bosch Many DIYers, as well as those in specific trades, rely on a random orbital sander for all types of jobs. Whether you're sanding down wood, redoing a door, building shelves, or doing a variety of other jobs, a sander is crucial. However, not all orbital sanders are created equal, and that's why you'll absolutely love the high-end Bosch 'Expert' series 6-inch model. For starters, this is a 6-inch sander, rather than a typical 4- or 5-inch version, and being bigger isn't the only benefit. Considering it's part of the Bosch Expert series, it offers a larger orbital motion for faster surface removal and variable-speed controls for the perfect sanding application. Bosch says it's 50% faster than most of its other 18V sanders, and the upgraded HEPA filter inside the redesigned dust collector keeps things clean and safe while you're on the job. It's a bit more expensive than a regular model, but so worth it. You can find it at Acme, Amazon, and other retailers. Bosch 18V Biscuit Joiner Woodworkers love this thing Credit: Bosch Unless you're big in the world of woodworking, you've probably never heard of a biscuit joiner. It's a niche tool professionals rely on daily, and DIYers could greatly benefit from it as well, especially if they do a lot of projects. The Bosch 18V Brushless Biscuit Joiner is a handheld tool that makes joining two pieces of wood together fast, easy, and strong. The joiner cuts small crescent-shaped slots along the edges of wood. Once you're ready, get some "biscuits," which are wooden wafers, and put them into those joiner slots with some wood glue. Now, you have a perfect joint that's extra strong. And that's why this tool has its awesome name. The Bosch 18V (GFF18V-086N) Biscuit Joiner features an ergonomic design, adjustable cutting depths for different biscuit sizes, a dust collector port, a durable metal angled slide, and a powerful brushless motor. It's a capable tool that some people will love. Bosch 18V Brushless Biscuit Joiner Join wood projects with ease using the adjustable, cordless Bosch Biscuit Joiner. Bosch 18V Speed Nibbler 16-gauge This tool snacks on metal Last but certainly not least, I wanted to highlight the popular Bosch Speed Nibbler. If you're a fabricator, contractor, HVAC tech, or work with metal at all, you'll want to look into a nibbler. Several brands make a nibbler, but if you're already deep into the Bosch system, you'll be happy to hear they have a large and capable 16-gauge nibbler. As the name suggests, this tool will nibble (or bite) small pieces of metal at a time, cutting through metal with complete precision. It's strong enough to handle aluminum, mild steel, metal roofing, sheet metal, ducts, and so much more. Naturally, being an 18V tool, it'll work with all your existing Bosch 18V battery packs, making it easy to buy as a tool-only and slot into your rotation. Bosch 16-gauge Nibbler Work on metal, cars, aluminum, and ductwork like a pro with the Bosch Nibbler. Don't sleep on these unique tools Chances are, you've seen some of these tools at the hardware store or at a job site, and now you know what they're used for. Sure, a few of them are for specialized jobs, but everyone can appreciate a faster, more capable orbital sander or the versatile Flexiclick drill. Find one on sale and give it a try.