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I went to a used tool store, where I know the owner/salesman somewhat. I find him very honest. He has a used Bosch Bulldog SDS hammerdrill with cord but without depth gauge for $115. I tried the drill without a load; the torque was pretty noticeable, a good thing I suppose. I would like to do an occasional earthquake retrofit and mostly use the drill for all-around the house drilling, eg holes in wood. My question is, do you think this is a good deal? How much would an SDS adapter to fit normal/standard drill bits cost?
Thanks in advance.
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Mike, What size SDS? They come in 3/4", 7/8, 1-1/8,1-1/2. The 3/4 is $180.00, 7/8 $220.00, new mail order prices. Adapter? Forget the adapter and buy the regular bits.
*The drill is 7/8" William, what do you mean by recommending that I use the regular bits? My intent is to use SDS bits for hammerdrilling and an adapter to use traditional drill bits for drilling small holes in wood, as a "regular" drill would.
*If you use the info in my other message, you will have the part number for the 7/8" Bosch 11224EVS adapter that has a SDS shank with a 1/2" keyed chuck. This gives my "Bulldog" multiple personalities and saved me a bundle over having to buy a separate 1/2" drill for wood boring. Received mine last night and it works great. Will hold any size bit. And it doesn't feel cheap and the $39.99 + $4.95 shipping was worth it. You may find the price on Amazon.com with a $10 off code to use if your lucky. The adapter slides back and forth just like your other SDS bits will and maintains a straight cut when drilling. Plus you have the power (and low decibels) of the "Bulldog" behind it. I've used the "Bulldog" to hammer/rotary/drill through brick and concrete with ease. Wood is even easier and having a feel like an Uzi allows for more control. Can't say whether the $115 used price is good unless they will cover it if no good. The masonry bits will cost you another $33 at Home Depot or included if you buy new from Tool Crib of the North for $229.From one weekend warrior to another, have fun.
*Mike, I misunderstood your intention, by regular I meant standard SDS bits that are made to withstand the abuse. Steve seems to have answered your question. Good luck, Bill Swales
*Mike I don't usually buy used tools, I find that in my business I recoupe the cost of every tool i buy and I alwaus buy the best that i can afford.That being said I bought a Bulldog several years ago used and have gotten a lot of use out of it. I only use it as a hammer drill because I have several cordless drills and and a couple of Milwaulkee 1/2" drills that do everything i need. The Bosch people make as good a tool as anyone. I paid $70 for my bulldog and got my money back right away but it would have been worth more. I'd get it, the adapter if you don'talready have a large drill and drill somes holes. Skip
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I went to a used tool store, where I know the owner/salesman somewhat. I find him very honest. He has a used Bosch Bulldog SDS hammerdrill with cord but without depth gauge for $115. I tried the drill without a load; the torque was pretty noticeable, a good thing I suppose. I would like to do an occasional earthquake retrofit and mostly use the drill for all-around the house drilling, eg holes in wood. My question is, do you think this is a good deal? How much would an SDS adapter to fit normal/standard drill bits cost?
Thanks in advance.