12/10/2023 0 Comments Bosch hammer drill review![]() I have several tiling projects that will be coming, including one removal job that will make any professional cringe, a layer of tile over 1/2 inch granite tiles. In the coming months, you will see me use this tool this way a lot. Another common use of a Rotary Hammer is assisting in tile removal using specialized chisels that allow for significantly less labor than traditional removal methods. Different Bits allow not only holes to be drilled, but also concrete demolition using specialized chisels. Rotary Hammers are most commonly associated with Concrete work, but the reality is they can also be used in a variety of materials such as Steel, Wood and other challenging materials. First Look- Bosch Cordless Bulldog Review Let’s dive into the Bosch Cordless Bulldog Review and explore this updated, but classic Bosch tool. The newly launched model has been updated to include new features that bring legendary corded performance to a cordless platform. ![]() The Bulldog Rotary Hammer is a tool often associated with Bosch, as a signature in their lineup. Their lasers, routers, 12V tools and the epic Bosch Freak all stick out as tools I have used and loved. Bosch’s T Vario-Lock positioning also lets you rotate and lock the chisel to get the exact bite you need.When I think of Bosch Tools, a few of my personal favorites come to mind. One of my favorite features of this tool is the fatigue-reducing auto lock-on, which eliminates the need to actively keep the trigger depressed. It’s a nice feature to have, I suppose, but you will likely find one or two speeds that you use the majority of the time. I use one speed for chipping and one for drilling. In practice, however, I don’t change the speed very often. ![]() ![]() The 15 amp motor has an absolute speed dial with six positions and provides up to 14.1 foot-pounds of impact energy which, coupled with the weight, is an impressive power-to-weight ratio. I even managed to bend a bit – when it’s in your hands, you know you’ve harnessed some power in the Bosch RH1255VC 2-inch SDS-Max rotary hammer. But be warned: the torque on this tool is so powerful that improper use can still result in violent wrenching. Bosch Active Response technology is the clutch system that is designed to prevent violent wrenching when jams or snags occur. I felt very little vibration, and it made the job much more comfortable than other rotary hammers I’ve used.Ī danger of rotary hammers is snags – that is, the bit gets snagged on rebar – and it can injure wrists, arms, and shoulders. Ultimately, the vibration control of this Bosch SDS-Max rotary hammer is very impressive. It just can’t cause the user too much fatigue. Generally, when new tools are introduced, I like them to be lighter because lighter often makes the job easier.Ī good balance has been struck with the Bosch RH1255VC because, as I mentioned above, to do the heavy duty work this tool is intended for, it needs to have some mass. Bosch addressed this by bringing the RH1255VC in under 27 pounds and using a clever decoupled main handle with a tuned mass damper integrated into the aluminum cover. If you’ve used a rotary hammer for more than five minutes, you know the weight and vibration of the tool can quickly result in fatigue. I also used it on another jobsite where I drilled for rebar installation. That could be good or bad – this kind of tool needs the heft to get the jobs done, but it can’t be so heavy that it’s exhausting. I took the Bosch RH1255VC to a paver driveway job where I had to remove an 8-inch thick stoop (in fact, I used the power cutter reviewed in the link above for that job as well). It’s certainly beefier than a chipping hammer you might pick up at a big box home improvement store, but it looks like the alpha male even among larger rotary hammers. The first thing that struck me is the heavy-duty look of the Bosch RH1255VC. That’s where a tool like this Bosch rotary hammer comes in. But no matter how technical the job, very often I have to do some demolition or clearing work of some kind. You may have read my Makita MM4 4-Stroke Power Cutter review where, among other stonework, we made large concrete radius tie beams on a new home. I’ve been a mason for 30 years, and I think I’ve done it all – laid block, stone, paver driveways, built fireplaces, waterfalls, outdoor kitchens with stonework, and other artistic projects.
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