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Even though this is not one of those fancy new SDS drills (this is the one at the top of my wishlist, if you're not a professional but you're serious about masonry work have a look at this: Bosch 11255VSR BULLDOG Xtreme 1-inch SDS-plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer), with the appropriate hammer-drill compatible masonry bit Bosch HCBG02 5/32" x 6" Blue Granite Carbide Hammer Drill Bit I hardly had to apply any pressure at all and the job was done in no time (don't get regular rotary-only masonry bits, they wear out after just a few holes in my experience).Highly recommended if your usage pattern matches mine; Bosch reconditioned tools have always looked spotless to me and performed well. Just finished drilling a couple of dozen holes for Tapcons IMPERIAL 11285 "TAPCON" PHILLIPS FLAT HEAD MASONRY ANCHOR 3/16x1-3/4" to install backer board. Bought this drill about a year ago, and have used it a few times since then. It doesn't get daily use, since I only take it out for drilling in concrete, but it has proven to be a workhorse.
Also one (1) year warranty, included. I was very happy with the price, so I bought one. It came in a carry case with all accessories. My battery drill is to slow, for my work. Buy one, you'll be very happy. I found this one from Bosch, which I used before. a fellow carpenter told me to buy a reconditioned drill from Amazon. I know its merits.
I contacted CPO Bosch and never heard back. My hammer drill came with a rusty chuck, dirt & scratches, and the case was all beat-up. If you want like-new, stay away from Bosch factory reconditioned. I've bought a lot of reconditioned products from other manufacturers before and always found them to be hard to tell from new. Not so with Bosch.
The rotary hammer function makes it take less than a minute to do the job. I have used this drill many times to drill up to 5/8" holes, 12" deep in concrete and have been very pleased with performance. Prior to this purchase, I used a standard VSR drill and it can take forever.
I don't use the depth gauge - just an old timer that likes the electrical tape method. This drill outperforms all of my expectations. Light, easy of use and power to spare. Nice touch is the chuck key storage - right were you can get at it and it does not drop the key. Half inch holes three inches deep in concrete in seconds - literally. Light weight and very easy to handle.
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