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nswelton
Aug 16, 2004, 5:50 PM
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Howdy -- Just wondering how important it is to have a Bosch Bulldog or other top of the line drill. I see there's a Craftsman 24v 1/2" rotary hammer drill available now for $220, which is a lot cheaper than a Bosch. Is it going to work as a rock drill? I'd be putting holes mostly in sloppy sandstone... Not really in granite ever. Are the Bosch drills really twice as good? Am I going to break a craftsman drill? It's pretty cheap, and hella powerful, so... why not? Please, real fair advice here... it really is a lot less expensive and awfully tempting. I can't fork out $500 for a drill.
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chuffinator
Aug 16, 2004, 6:06 PM
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Are you buying a cordless drill?
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climbbaja
Aug 16, 2004, 6:29 PM
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If you are thinking of the Craftsman model #26929, it does not have an SDS chuck. Also, I'm guessing that it does not have electro-pneumatic hammer action; likely it has an inferior mechanical action.
If you only plan to make a few holes in sandstone, it would probably suffice.
Seems like every manufacturer has entered the game with a cordless hammer drill. You could do better than the Craftsman for the same money.
Better yet, look for a used Bosch "Bulldog" model #11213 or 11213R (the "R" = reversing, which is not necessary), or Bosch "Annihilator" 11225VSR. For the Annihilator the standard battery is 1.7ah, model #BAT019, the bigger battery is 3.0ah, #BAT021. Check eBay where you can pick up a good used Bulldog for $100-$180. Annihilator for $160-$220. Plus $20-$25 shipping.
Search the forum, a lot has been written here.
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chuffinator
Aug 16, 2004, 7:02 PM
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The cheapest way to go: Buy a brand new corded Bosch Bulldog, sell around $150. An inverter 750-1000 watts cost is $75-100. 12volt batteries to match the drills voltage. This set up is cheaper than buying a cordless drill, lets you drill way more holes, and is much powerful.
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sarcat
Aug 16, 2004, 7:56 PM
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A "hammer drill" is not a concrete drill designed to drill holes in concrete (rock). If you want cordless check out the best (a Hilti TE-6a) then go backwards in quality until price/function suite your needs.
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gunkiemike
Aug 16, 2004, 11:29 PM
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In reply to: A "hammer drill" is not a concrete drill designed to drill holes in concrete (rock). If you want cordless check out the best (a Hilti TE-6a) then go backwards in quality until price/function suite your needs.
Or to put it another way - you want a "rotary hammer" not a "hammer drill". The difference is significant.
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tweeker
Oct 26, 2005, 7:35 AM
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get a 24volt Hilti, De Walt or Bosch, even better gas powered -do not settle for crap or nigger rigs! Do not wast your money on something that is marginal. Best of luck, happy drilling :D
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gunkiemike
Oct 26, 2005, 10:08 AM
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In reply to: get a 24volt Hilti, De Walt or Bosch, even better gas powered -do not settle for crap or nigger rigs! Do not wast your money on something that is marginal. Best of luck, happy drilling :D
We can surely do without the racism here.
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Oct 26, 2005, 2:03 PM
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I have a hilti 24v. My take on it is that if you were using it x amount of hours per day the hilti or bosch will outlast the other drills (hardier). The problem I have with my hilti is that it only drills about 10 3/8" holes before the battery dies. If the hilti batteries weren't $300 each I'd just buy more batteries. I'd love to know from Bosch owners how many holes they can drill before their batteries die. I'd buy something that could handle drilling the holes and then put some money into extra batteries.
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cfnubbler
Oct 26, 2005, 2:09 PM
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Tweeker, your are a first-class *sshole. Keep that crap to yourself, dickweed.
-nubbler
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grovehunter
Oct 26, 2005, 2:45 PM
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The hilti is the best, no doubt. I've used them at work and they get up and go. The Bosch or DeWalt are quality tools and since you are mainly looking for quality go for the Hilti. The TE-6 is a screamer. Now on the other hand if you plan on using it only a few times then look into renting one. And remember, You want a rotary hammer not a hammer drill - big difference!
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