Will be buying a hammer drill in the next month or so. Looking for recommendations.
jt8
“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” — Saint Basil
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I have just about finished a job where I used 1400
1/4x1 3/4 tapcons, about 900 holes into the job my 13 yr.old
P.C. model #7751 electronic- started getting sick so I went out
and purchised a Bosch# 1199 vsr, drilled the last 500 holes
in about half the time it took the first 500.
Never had a moments trouble out of the P.C. gonna check
out getting the ole boy rebuilt, but the bosch sure is nice.
2nd vote for the Bosch... I used it on a job recently where we just beat it to a pulp (really needed a much bigger demo hammer) poor thing was bleeding grease out of the gearbox but just kept going.
I went ahead and ordered the 1199 from Amazon for $79, but I did have to pay shipping on it.
I'd had the reconditioned drill in my 'cart' since this thread started and folks starting giving the 1199 the thumbs up. At that time the recon was $99. When I looked at it in the cart tonight it was listed at $79 "in stock from CPO Bosch", but when I brought up the listing it said 'not currently available' and had it priced at $139.
But the order went through at 79, so we'll see.jt8
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." --Albert Schweitzer
I'll have to check out Amazon... mine is about worn out and that's got to be as cheap as having mine rebuilt. Thanks for the tip.
http://www.amazon.com/Factory-Reconditioned-Bosch-1199VSRK-RT-Hammer-Carrying/dp/B0006A7T76/sr=8-16/qid=1157349852/ref=sr_1_16/102-0248193-0793728?ie=UTF8&s=hi
Then click on the 3 new & used to go to:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0006A7T76/ref=dp_olp_2/102-0248193-0793728?ie=UTF8
Where you find the $79 price tag from CPO Bosch. They'll tag you for $10 s/h, but if you've got any other Bosch tools on your wish list, I don't THINK the shipping costs any more for a second or third item.jt8
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." --Albert Schweitzer
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006A7T76/ref=pd_luc_mri/002-5495217-1768034?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=AUEUXQQV6YS3R&v=glance
NOT AVAILABLE.
That's one of the problems with CPO Bosch on amazon. They have everything listed, but only a tiny amount of products are available.
Edited 9/4/2006 7:21 am ET by MarkH
The "in stock or not" line seems to feed from different points. The 'wish list' drill in my cart said 'in stock', but the listing said 'out of stock'. Considering it is recon, I guess the stock might be very fluid, but in this case, you just have to go round-a-bout to find it in stock.
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B0006A7T76/ref=s9_asin_title_1/102-0956306-4629740
And then click on:
3 used & new available from $79.95
And the recon shows up as "in stock" for $79. We will see how long it takes to arrive. jt8
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." --Albert Schweitzer
Well, thaat's strange. I just put one in my shopping cart.
With Amazon:
Quirky thing #1, if you have a specific model in mind, always find ALL the listings for it. There could be an Amazon listing, an Amazon-partner listing, and then a 'sold through Amazon but from a different company' listing. Some times they are linked directly from the Amazon listing, but not always. For the item in question, you might have a different listing for 'hammerdrill' and 'hammer drill'. And as you noticed, the price could be $139 or $79. I'd rather pay $79.
Quirky thing #2, if you are interested in an item, keep checking back on the price. Every once in a while the price will just go down for anywhere from an hour to a day. At which point you don't ask questions, you quickly buy it while the price is low. Kinda like that Stabila level deal a few weeks ago, but they don't usually stay low as long as those levels did.
jt8
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." --Albert Schweitzer
Ordered it early Saturday morning and it arrived yesterday (Thursday). In my book, that is good service. Shipped from CPO Bosch.
Haven't had a chance to use it yet.
jt8
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." --Albert Schweitzer
Can I borrow it next weekend ???(-:
If all the nations in the world are in debt, where did all the money go?
You gonna break it in for me? :)
I'm going to start putting poly down in the crawlspace tonight. Haven't decided if I want to seal it now or later. If now, I'll need to get some steel studs to fasten the poly to the crawlspace walls. Hammer drill through the block to fasten it all.
jt8
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." --Albert Schweitzer
Hmm.. via Amazon:
1. New for $155 (ships from allsparestools)
2. New for $146 (ships from Amazon, free s/h)
3. Fac. Recon for $99 (ships from CPO Bosch)
Or as MIZSHREDDER2 pointed out, you can go directly to CPO Bosch:
http://bosch.cpotools.com/reconditioned_tools/all_reconditioned_tools/?ref=nl20060725
I assume it is supposed to be more secure, but I'm not overly fond of the wrench-adjusted chuck.
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"A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love." -- Saint Basil
I'll have to break the mold here and tell you to look at the Hilti TE-2. Nice, light, very comfortable, and eats the azz out of concrete. :)
3/4" SDS chuck too.... twist and pull to release or engage bit. Easy.
And this is actually a bang up price here on HD's website. I swear I payed like $250 for mine! Home Depot has it over the web for $180.
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good choice....
now let's get him to look at the TE-5.....Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Breaking out the big guns huh? My small hammer drills is the TE2, while my larger hammer drill/chipper is actually a Bosch. Am I bassackwards or what?View Image
was waiting for John to start uncontrollably salvitating over the 5...
and then..
Ohhhh BTW John.... let me show you this here TE-9 and so on...Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I finally scored a TE-6 C on e-bay, the one that can be used as a demolition hammer too. First time I went to use it, I couldn't find the %@#$ chisel bit I have for it! I'll find it eventually, and chip out the rest of that wall before we put in the tile that we ordered.Speaking of that tile (50 sq ft is all) the sales person called me and said that the color matched caulk is special order, and I have to get 6 tubes! I need oh, about 1/4 of one tube, if that.Sorry to hijack, just venting.BTW, I paid I think about $260 for the TE-6
what color a type caulk do ya need...
think Igot a lead...Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I forget the name right now, and I'm out of town for two weeks. It's a dark green.
I think it is unsanded Hydromet (bostic) "woodlands". Basically a deep green as I recall.For the caulk, sanded would probably be ok, but I would prefer unsanded. We're going for the really narrow grout lines.
email on the way...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I just took down a chimney with an old Bosch Bulldog rotary on hammer mode. This thing takes a beating, is very light, and works all day without overheating....that's not a mistake, it's rustic
Am I bassackwards or what?
Naw....
Maybe you should get on of those tee shirts that say.......
"Dyslexics of the world....untie."
Somebody did the post/delete thing to me in this thread so now it keeps popping up under "w/ unread messages to me". Can somebody hook a brother up and post to me again here so it will go away?
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PostI'm only half as dumb as I look.
just fer you...
do it to them several times...
play the game...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I picked up a Makita "Pit Bull" sometime back in the spring off of Amazon. I think I paid somewhere under 150 dollars for it and it came with a free angle grinder, diamond blade, and set of bits. I really like it and honestly would put it in line with the Bosch so far. We'll see how it holds up in the long run, but for the money I couldn't go wrong.
you.. sometimes...
in the tool selction department...
no...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I have a TE-5, sweet little demo hammer/drill.
I also have the Milwaukee version of the Bosch Bulldog, can't recall the model #?, but it's also good.
For 1/4" and smaller holes I like my Milwaukee Magnumn, Light, compact, and fairly aggressive.
I bought a Milwaukee LokTor 18V hammer drill and not only have I drilled a ton of anchors but also a lot of holes for conduit in poured concrete, block and 2-9/16" holes in framing for low voltage bundles big smurf tube and central vacuum pipe. It kicks azz!Also great for mixing paint. ;{p
"I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
Edited 8/3/2006 9:08 pm by highfigh
That link leads to this HD associate who is indicating she has no clue what I'm looking for.
Joe H
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that is the one that will you wanting..
it's light duty...Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
the Bosch Bulldog is excellent for the money...
their pistol grip will leave ya wanting...
the Bull now comes in 1"...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
You up and threw a different model into the ring. Just when I thougt, "wow, this is a first, everyone agreeing on a brand/model!"
Which bull you like:
Bosch Factory-Reconditioned 1" SDS-plus¯ Bulldog Xtreme Rotary Hammer Model 11253VSR-RT $150
7.2 Amps, 0-1,300 RPM, 0-5,800 BPM
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Or
Bosch Factory-Reconditioned 1" SDS-plus¯ Bulldog Xtreme Rotary Hammer Model 11255VSR-RT $170
Features
7.2 Amps, 0-1,300 RPM, 0-5,800 BPM
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Other than the handle, I'm not sure what the diff is.
jt8
"A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love." -- Saint Basil
the "D" handle is more comfortable to use... easier on your wrist too...
the 7/8" is no slouch either...
Hilti is better yet, but more $$$....
Bosch has it in the value department...
Leigh
CPO Sales Support
CPO Bosch
1-866-308-4276
Promt #3 or ext 225....
she's good.. keep in mind that they don't price match... and they have some sort of promotional going on right now...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Edited 7/28/2006 6:17 pm by IMERC
I think this one allows you to provide more pressure along the center of the the drill, at the expense of length.
BTW, I have this one too. SUPER AWESOME! Just used it for some carpet repairs yesterday 8O.
Rebuilding my home in Cypress, CA
Also a CRX fanatic!
Bosch is good. Hilti is the best. I just got the Hilti 24V cordless. It's awesome.Hope this helps.
Buy the 2nd one from that post, would ya ???I like it better. Ya never know when I might wanna borrow it.(-:.O.K. - seriously - I have one like that which I bought used from someone here on BT. It works great, and I highly recommend it.
I love my Bosch HD...but then, I've never had any other brand of HD...!
be: "buy the best, fergit the rest..."! ;-)
DUM SPIRO SPERO: "While I breathe I hope"
Ive never used a Bulldog and Hiltis are pricey but good.
I have an older Hilti that is really a Metabo in red.
great HD!!
Metabo has been making HDs longer that anybody and they are well made and durable(mine is 20 years old)
I have no comment...
I have a cordless jhammer-drill that I use for very light tasks, such as plastic anchors in cement blocks.
For anything larger, I use a $75 Harbor Freight roto-hammer. Use it once, and you'll see just how feeble a hammer-drill reaklly is!
I have a Metabo- not sure of the model but i replaced a PC, after it was stolen. Very happy with the metabo. Light, and plenty of power. I have used it to drill 1/2" holes through 8"thick concrete so I could bust it out around the top of a door opening.
I have a few favorites. The Hilti tops the list, the smaller one then the demo hammer. I recently have gotten attached to a Bosch Bulldog, this thing is tough as nails man. I can't kill this thing.
My small Hilti got stolen, my big Hilti needs to go into the shop, so the Bulldog is what I have been beating on and it loves every minute of it.What's wrong with me? I could ask you the exact same thing.
Um I hate hammer drills.
I only use roto hammers.
Spent many years with Hilti but now pretty much use dewalts with the 3 posistion selector.
roto
roto hammer
& straight hammer.
I have a Dewalt DW 25103 hammerdrill w/ chipping that I have always been happy with except the next one I buy will be a D handle like the DW25203. Any way you go get an SDS drill and really consider a D handle.
Three years ago my daughter gave me a DeWalt D handle SDS rotary hammer and it has been a pretty good tool. I ltoo ike the three position switch. I am partial to red (Milwaukee or Hilti) but that DeWalt has held up so far, maybe because I feed it Hilti bits. ;-)
Bosch bulldog. If mine died tomorrow I'd buy the same.
Seems to be un-killable though.
Joe H
BOSCH is the way to go; have one that is 25 years old and I still can't kill it!
Here's the one I use:
LOL, I'm not old fashioned enough for that. Although I did have the 4lbs hammer out today to 'help' a joist into place.jt8
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." --Albert Schweitzer
I am old enough to have used a star drill and hammer as a young man and have absolutely no desire to do it again.You can make it fool proof but not idiot proof
Yep! Thousands of holes and a sore hand every so often too. After I retired my daughter gave me a rotary hammer. What a joy it is to use. I've used it a few times and always smile and think of clink, turn, clink, turn, clink...
Had to go through an inside wall of a convent once: tile block, red brick, cinderblock, red brick, and then tile block! Lots of measuring because I had to drill from both directions toward the center. I certainly had no common mortar joint on both sides. If I only had had the rotary hammer then.
I was mounting equipment on a concrete basement wall using a stardrill. Probably 30 holes or so. About an hour into the job two cops with pistols drawn are behind me. The other side of the wall housed a bank and the manager got nervous from hearing all the "clink, clink, cling..." They visited me a couple more times until I was done. I asked them to bring coffee next time, they didn't.
Bought a Makita @ HD. Have used it a hand full of times. Drill is great, the bits go dull too fast.
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