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Metabo - UHE 28 Multi Rotary Hammer

This rotary hammer from Metabo has a "smart" switch, which prevents the tool from restarting if power is temporarily interrupted while the switch is on

$345.00 (As of 5/1/2004)

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Editor's Review: Drilling Concrete? Get a Rotary Hammer

by David Crosby review date: May 1, 2004

This is a light, well-balanced, finely crafted rotary hammer. It has a "smart" switch, which prevents the tool from restarting if power is temporarily interrupted while the switch is locked on. It includes an SDS chuck and a keyless 1/2-in. three-jaw chuck. It was pleasant to use and quiet, and it had relatively low vibration. Even though this tool had no apparent deficiencies, its performance lagged behind the other rotary hammers we tested.

Editor Test Results:

Overall Rating	Good
Runout	N/A
Ergonomics/Balance	Excellent
Endurance on a Single Charge	N/A
Torque	N/A
Chuck/Transmission Quality	N/A
Drilling Test	37 sec. to drill 4-in. deep hole

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Drilling Concrete? Get a Rotary Hammer Here's a look at six tools that bore holes up to 1 in. but also chip concrete and even bore large holes in wood by David Crosby

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer	Metabo
Manufacturer's Web Site	www.metabousa.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number	800-638-2264
Weight	6.2 lb.
Dimensions	N/A
Chuck Type	SDS-Plus and keyless three-jaw chuck
Clutch Settings	Auto stop
Chuck Capacity	1/2 in.
Speed	Two speed ranges
Volts	N/A
Recharge Time	N/A
Battery Type	N/A
Accessories	Case, auxiliary handle
Hammer Speed	0 to 4,400 beats per minute
Drillling Capacity	1-3/32 in.

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