Bosch SDS

[dobbslc]

Are they light enough to hold easily in one hand for/during use?

Yes they're very light.

 

[Gan gan 123]

Hi MattF I’ve got the same drill, and I think although it’s quite light I’m not sure I’d like to be using it up a ladder one handed for very long. That could just be me though, as I’m not to happy on ladders . Hope this helps. Graham.

 

[Ubique]

Had two Bosch 24V burn out on me in the early 2000's both replaced under warranty, second one was replaced with a Makita - still going strong although the batteries are not lasting as long as they once used to... reasonably heavy use at the time - mainly 5.5, 7 & 22mm holes for 8 to 10 hours a day, seven days a week. Other than greasing the 'chuck', no maintenance required on the Makita, despite having used it for 110 & 150mm diamond core drills quite a few times...

 

[MattF]

Hi MattF I’ve got the same drill, and I think although it’s quite light I’m not sure I’d like to be using it up a ladder one handed for very long. That could just be me though, as I’m not to happy on ladders . Hope this helps. Graham.

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Cheers. I'll only be using it occasionally, & for short periods.

 

[dobbslc]

If you've used a corded 240v sds drill up a ladder then the 18v is much lighter.

 

[Ubique]

If you've used a corded 240v sds drill up a ladder then the 18v is much lighter.

I've still got a Metabo 110v SDS from the 90's - much easier to use up a ladder than a cordless, providing you support the cable of course, I think it's to do with the balance of the machine, the cordless wants to pull up and to the right when powered (much like an AK-47!) whereas the 110V one's nose weight holds it in line and you only have the rotational forces to counteract.

 

[MattF]

If you've used a corded 240v sds drill up a ladder then the 18v is much lighter.

I'm also a good few years older than when I last used a corded drill up a ladder. I'm at that age now where I want convenience.

Was thinking earlier, Sod's law says they'll announce a 12V SDS in the near future, now I've given up my 2 year wait & gone for a 18V.

 

[Turbo]

I have one of the 24v bosch sds drills & its quite good.

Seeing as you already have the Makita batteries why don't you buy one of the Fakita SDS drills from Banggood or ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/35317005...YmwcOnNxTBdUEA%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2334524

 

[MattF]

That drill is so dinky. Even with the 5Ah battery on, it's not overly weighty, but it's ideal with the 2Ah battery fitted.

Now just wait for the post where I've toppled off a stepladder & stabbed myself with a SDS drill bit.

 

[bigegg]

I'd go for this:

Pardon our interruption...

Love mine. Use it all day banging 7mm Rawl plugs into rock-hard council bricks.
Usually, I have to replace the drill bit before swapping the (6Ah) battery over.
Nice and light: I can use it off- handed, even with tennis elbow.

 

[MattF]

I don't do Milwaukee.

 

[Westfield-builder]

If your replacing drill bits, I'd look at buying better quality bits.

 

[brightspark]

I don't do Milwaukee.

i do when you have been given a new driver for nothing having got it and if it bust id buy another its light and powerfull

 

[bigegg]

If your replacing drill bits, I'd look at buying better quality bits.

These bricks are HARD, but yes, better bits would help.
I bought about 100 erbauer 7mm bits when screwfix were selling them off for 10p each.
I'll be shopping for better ones when I run out (about 12 months)

 

[brightspark]

These bricks are HARD, but yes, better bits would help.
I bought about 100 erbauer 7mm bits when screwfix were selling them off for 10p each.
I'll be shopping for better ones when I run out (about 12 months)

sharpen them up on a green stone when they get slightly blunt and grind a proper cutting edge on them instead of the impact .it works a treat even cutting metal and wood

 

[MattF]

If your replacing drill bits, I'd look at buying better quality bits.

Much as I won't touch their driver bits with a bargepole, I've never had any problem with Bosch SDS drill bits.

 

[MattF]

It appears that batteries & chargers are warrantied for 3 years now too, according to the app, when I registered them.

 

[Kayos]

These bricks are HARD, but yes, better bits would help.
I bought about 100 erbauer 7mm bits when screwfix were selling them off for 10p each.
I'll be shopping for better ones when I run out (about 12 months)

100 drill bits in 12 months, are you sure you are from Yorkshire?

I still have the 26, 28 and 30mm bits from my apprenticeship 20 years ago

 

[Farside]

they don't do a 12V SDS

I've got one, but the battery fits nothing else. However, they can be re-celled or a Makita 12v slim battery slung up its chuff.

 

[MattF]

That'll be a Bosch green though, not blue?