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   Guest_ | Apr 16, 1999 05:10am | #1

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   Should work just fine. I've built several houses with one on site and they will do all you are asking and more. Cordless is cool but for a deck dragging a cord around is not to hard to deal with. The only thing I can say about mine is that the chuck is pretty stiff and needs lube once in awhile.

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   Guest_ | Apr 16, 1999 10:20am | #2

   *I'll chime in favor of the corded tool as well. All your tasks, while doable by an 18-volt drill, will suck the juice faster than the charger will charge. You'd need 3 or 4 batteries and 2 chargers once you get moving. Sock a little (of the $400 saved) away in the tool kitty for the next dream tool.

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   Guest_ | Apr 16, 1999 05:43pm | #3

   *I find I prefer a driver drill with a push type handle instead of a "T" handle. I have multiples of each type. "T" handle drills seem to have good balance but thats when you are carrying it around.The inline push necessary to keep bits from camming out is less tiring with an inline drill and possibly less harmful to your wrist.

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   Guest_ | Apr 17, 1999 03:05am | #4

   *If you are trying to get something here to rationalize buying another toy...I hate to let you down. I too think what you have will do just fine.

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   Guest_ | Apr 20, 1999 10:13pm | #5

   *I have the same drill, and it will be more than adequate for all the drilling assignments you have planned for it. However, I don't think the clutch mechanism is designed for driving screws or fasteners. You may end up damaging the motor or something. You might want to check w/ Bosch. If they confirm my suspicion, I would look into getting a dedicated screw driver, cordless or otherwise. It will be cheaper than buying a new hammer drill.

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   Guest_ | Apr 21, 1999 03:52pm | #7

   *You will definetly bulk up your arms using that machine to drive all those screws!-Rob

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   BigBoy | Apr 21, 1999 03:52pm | #6

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   I am planning to build a deck this summer. One of the tool I am going to
   use as a work horse is a Bosch hammer
   drill (1194VSR) that I already have.
   I am going to use it to drill anchors
   (5/8 inch), drive concrete screw
   fasteners (1/4 inch), and deck screws
   (3 inches). Is this drill up to the
   challenge? If not, please suggest one.
   I like to buy a few dream machines,
   like 18V something, but my budget is
   tight. Please advise. Thanks.