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Bosch v Bauer

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Martin Beck · · SC · Joined Mar 2020 · Points: 0

Saw this guy posted in the Deals thread- curious if it's a worthwhile drill (comes with two "gift" batteries)

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-18V-Brushless-SDS-plus-Bulldog-3-4-Inch-Rotary-Hammer-Bare-Tool/5014808891

I already run bosch with all my power tools for the batteries (considering the lil blower dude). Alternatively, the plan is getting the bauer drill with an adapter to bosch batteries. 

https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-brushless-cordless-12-in-sds-plus-type-rotary-hammer-tool-only-57744.html 

BWulf · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 1

I have the Bosch drill and like it. It’s not lightweight by any means (I’m also running 8ah batteries) but it’s a hoss. 

Big Red · · Seattle · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 1,175

I used to have the Bosch, it worked great and I had to get rid of it in a move. Switched to the Bauer - it's noticeably heavier, but I'm also way less concerned about stashing or abusing it. 1 year on of regular use and it shows no signs of slowing down. Also other Bauer tools are cheap as hell, and none of the ones I've tried have failed (vacuum, blower, lights).

nbrown · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 7,967

I've been using the Bauer drill and blower for a couple years now and have abused the crap out of them (dragging up slabs, etc.) with pretty good luck. I have 3 drills (why not, they're cheap) for stashing if needed  With all the use/abuse I've had only a few minor issues, but they all still work. They've held up better than several name brand drills I've had in the past. They're plenty light enough for ground-up up bolting, IMO, especially considering how much faster they are compared with the 12 volt ones I've tried (m12 and a Panasonic). 

Have also used some of the lighter Bosch drills in the recent past, but never owned one. And from what I can recall, the Bauer is just as good. I've only ever owned the heavy Annihilatior, which I finally donated a few years back.

Dan W · · NY · Joined May 2018 · Points: 295

I have also been really happy with my Bauer drill over the past 2 years. I picked up a second on sale last year for $30 as a backup.

Past User · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 1,114

Used a new Bauer this week- awesome!

obviously quality and hits hard. Heavy.


edited to add I have a festool and a Ryobi, but mainly am using the Ryobi and the Bauer seems higher quality but heavier.

nbrown · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 7,967

I meant to add earlier that my 20 volt Bauer is lighter and much more ergonomic than my 18 volt Milwaukee m18. I pretty much never use the m18 anymore. 

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