Archive for July 1st, 2009

Bosch 1199VSRK 8.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill 1/2″, Dual Torque, Hammer Drill, 8.5A Motor, 1/2″, 3 Jaw Chuck, Pistol Grip Handle, Dual Mode Selector, Easily Converts From Rotation Only To Hammer Drill Mode, Metal Gear Housing, 12′ Power Cord, 2 Speed Gearbox, Select High Speed Or HighTorque, Comes With Carry Case.
Customer Review: Working great
Needed to make 3, 3/4 inch holes 4 inches deep in a concrete slab. A 60 year old concrete slab. I mention the age because as concrete ages it continues to harden. This drill worked fine using Bosch Blue Granite carbide bits. I first drilled a 1/4 inch hole. That hole actually was the slowest hole to drill. Then drilled it out to 3/4 inch in steps using 1/8 inch larger drill sizes. For the last 3/4 inch hole I used a bit made NOT by Bosch and the carbide tip chipped badly on the second and third holes. Caused by the hard aggregate in the slab concrete. The Bosch bits took it all in good shape. Probably took me 10 minutes each hole because of all of the bit swapping. Sure a Hilti would have done a hole in 30 seconds and it should for what it costs. Other choice was to rent a Hilti for about half of what the Bosch cost.
Customer Review: Mine burned out too
I have to join the others to report that my drill burned out drilling 5/32″ holes in concrete for Tapcon screws. I did have it for a few years but it didn’t get a lot of use. The only mitigating factor here is that I did use the drill to mix thin-set mortar and drywall compound about a dozen times. I was careful not to stress the motor too much when doing this, but it could have caused the early failure. Overall, I’m a big fan of Bosch tools. I love the planer, jig saw and angle grinder. I hear good things about their rotary hammers too. Second only to Hilti. But I think I’ll try the Milwaukee hammer drill next. It has a five year warranty and I’ll be sure to hold on to my receipt.

Bosch 1294VSK 2.3 Amp Corner Detail Sander Kit Designed for tradesmen and serious woodworkers, this sturdy detail sander kit features Bosch s revolutionary micro-filter dust canister for cleaner material, happier sanding, and healthier lungs. A true random orbit finishing motion–not an arc or pivot– delivers precise, even finishing in corners and tight [...]

Bosch 3727DEVS 3.3 Amp 6-Inch Hook and Loop Random Orbit Variable Speed Sander/Polisher with Dust Canister
Bosch 3727DEVS 3.3 Amp 6-Inch Hook and Loop Random Orbit Variable Speed Sander/Polisher with Dust Canister The Bosch 6-inch random orbit sander/polisher is a multi-purpose, variable speed tool with a powerful 3.3 amp motor that ensures exceptionally smooth results no matter what surface you’re working on. Its pad both orbits and rotates, duplicating natural [...]