Bosch 11224VSR 7/8" D-Handle SDS-plus Rotary Hammer

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Bosch 11224VSR 7/8" D-Handle SDS-plus Rotary Hammer (Bosch 11224VSR)	~~$434.74~~ $199.88	@ Amazon (US)

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Bosch 11224VSR 7/8" D-Handle SDS-plus Rotary Hammer From Amazon (US) for ~~$434.74~~ $199.88

Bosch 11224VSR 7/8" D-Handle SDS-plus Rotary Hammer
From Amazon (US) for ~~$434.74~~ $199.88

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5 ++ You wont find anything Better (Rating: 5.00) Review : Performance is outstanding. I need to rely on a good rotary hammer so I grab for this tool everytime--no question about it. It's lightweight, fast-drilling and durable! what more do you want. slabb (Rating: 5.00) Review : this is not a toy hammedrill like the others are selling. I tried the one's for a hundred dollars less, and returned them all. the bits are great, single purpose and look like they'll last years. Bosch 11224VSRK (Rating: 4.00) Review : I bought the 11224VSR to replace my old 11212VSR, which I have owned for about ten years. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the new 11224 is made in Germany, especially since these days so many power tool manufactures are shifting operations to Mexico, China and Taiwan. Even the free promotional SDS-Plus bit set that was included with the kit when I bought it is German made. The 6.9 Amp motor and stop-rotation feature make the 11224 excellent for light chipping and scaling with 3/4"or 1-1/2"wide chisels respectively. It is reversible, so it is ideal for installing and removing light to medium duty small masonry fasteners. The 7/8" solid bit capacity gives it the ability to make a hole in concrete large enough for pass 1/2" EMT through. With the available, impact rated 1/2" locking geared chuck adapter, you can use the tool for drilling in wood or metal in the rotation only setting or with standard straight shank percussion masonry bits in the hammer/rotation mode. The adapter is not something that I use all the time but was glad to have had it on several occasions because it kept me from having to stop what I was doing and run out to the truck to grab a regular 1/2" drill just to make a couple of holes in a metal enclosure or 2X floor joist. I also use it with the 1-1/8" and larger Bosch thin-wall core bits with an 11-7/8" shank for drilling through ceramic, granite and marble tile floors and poured concrete walls to run conduit and pipe. The Bosch thin-wall core bits are sometimes hard to find locally and are also expensive, but are well worth it because they make very clean holes and substantially increase the capacity of this small hammer. In addition, my larger Bosch 1-1/2" spline-drive hammer with a standard heavy-wall core bit just hits to hard and will almost always damage ceramic or expensive granite and marble tiled floors. The only thing I don't care for is the plastic storage case that comes with the 11224 hammer. It is flimsy and just lets everything inside fly around. It doesn't have the sliding tray for smaller bits up to 6" and separate compartment for longer bits and attachments or the secure latches of the superb metal case made by Merriam Manufacturing that came with my older Bosch 11212. Plastic cases have do their merits and are sometimes superior to metal cases for storage of some power tools but in my opinion, they are generally not a good idea for most rotary hammers, which usually require many different sizes and lengths of bits, attachments and boxes of fasteners to be used and stored with them. Other than that one complaint, I feel that the 11224 is easily the best and most versatile 7/8" SDS rotary hammer on the market and would have no problem recommending it to anyone. Great Tool! (Rating: 5.00) Review : Great tool! I've used mine for drilling in concrete and wood - and it works superbly for that - but this weekend I used it to chip out some old floor tile and thinset. With a 1 1/2 inch chipping bit the old tile didn't stand a chance, and for taking out the thinset, it was particularly awsome. Key words here are 1) Gets the job done, 2) One tough tool, and 3) Very little vibration. 1) After a short learning curve, (Attack tile from the corners and where two tiles meet. Attack thinset at 90 degrees to the trowel grooves.) the tile and thinset basically flew off of there. 2) Tough tool. I ran the tool for about two hours straight before lunch and another two hours straight after lunch with only short breaks to clear debris. It never even whimpered, and was going as strong at the end as when I started. I noticed that it got a little warm, (So what did you expect?) and I kept checking it, but it never overheated. The Bulldog lives up to its name for toughness. 3) Very little vibration. Of course there is some. It is a hammer-chipper after all. However, for the record, the vibration is minimal - far less than my string trimmer, for example. After four hours working this thing, my hands and arms were never "numb." I was impressed. You can chip all day and not get beat up! The Bulldog is also a comfortable dog. The ability to adjust the angle of the bit is a very positive feature. You can adjust it to what ever angle that is most effective or comfortable. The Bulldog is fairly light weight too. It won't wear you out just carrying it around, but it still packs a wallop. As I mentioned, drilling with or without the hammer feature is awsome. You can set if for drill only, drill and hammer, or hammer only. This is one 5 star tool! Furthermore, the Bulldog is very moderately priced. I learned long ago that cheap tools are no bargain - but good tools at a bargain price are! This is a good tool, and it doesn't cost that much either. By the way, I had another brand rotary hammer - about the same size - that comes dressed in yellow - sold it. This Bosch is leagues ahead of that other one. Can it do everything - maybe not, but just about everything. I do have one of those big elephant-like rotary hammers for the REALLY BIG jobs, but 9 times out of 10, I reach for the Bosch Bulldog - and it gets the job done. By the way - When using this tool or any other rotary hammer, wear safety glasses, a GOOD dust mask, ear muffs, and gloves. Don't skimp on any of those! I know there are some macho types out there that think that stuff is for wimps. Well listen, Bubba - You ain't bullet proof. The "wimps" will be out there making money while you are in the emergency room or getting fitted for hearing aids. Put on the safety gear! It's extremely important! Good tool - quality tool. I like it. and I think you will too. 06/2004 - Quick edit - I like this tool so much that when the opportunity came along to acquire a used one, I bought it and now have two. Why? Just because it is a great tool, and I can have one in the truck and a back-up at home. JM 70 Years Old or 72 Hours New (Rating: 5.00) Review : Whether your drilling into concrete 3 days old or 70 years old, there is nothing better. I had remodeled a 70 year old building and had to drill for anchor bolts into the concrete. Well we all know how hard concrete gets over time and my old Porter Cable only lasted a few 7/8" holes. I had heard about the Bosch and ran out to get one right away. 25 holes later, the beast was barely warming up. I must say the [money] I payed for the "life saver" was well worth it. Buy this tool! Best tool of this type and size? Maybe (Rating: 5.00) Review : This is the best tool I have used or owned (Hilti and Milwaukee being the others) for drilling small holes for anchor bolts in concrete. Fairly cheap, lightweight, fast-drilling, not too noisy, durable (shop's model still runs like a champ although heavily used and very ugly), and best of all it's very well damped so it doesn't transmit much vibration to the user. One caveat: in case there's anyone else on the planet who would consider using this tool and an SDS chisel bit in stop-rotation mode for quickly defrosting a freezer, be warned it will do that and much more.

5 ++ You wont find anything Better (Rating: 5.00)
Review : Performance is outstanding. I need to rely on a good rotary hammer so I grab for this tool everytime--no question about it. It's lightweight, fast-drilling and durable! what more do you want.

slabb (Rating: 5.00)
Review : this is not a toy hammedrill like the others are selling. I tried the one's for a hundred dollars less, and returned them all. the bits are great, single purpose and look like they'll last years.

Bosch 11224VSRK (Rating: 4.00)
Review : I bought the 11224VSR to replace my old 11212VSR, which I have owned for about ten years. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the new 11224 is made in Germany, especially since these days so many power tool manufactures are shifting operations to Mexico, China and Taiwan. Even the free promotional SDS-Plus bit set that was included with the kit when I bought it is German made.
The 6.9 Amp motor and stop-rotation feature make the 11224 excellent for light chipping and scaling with 3/4"or 1-1/2"wide chisels respectively. It is reversible, so it is ideal for installing and removing light to medium duty small masonry fasteners. The 7/8" solid bit capacity gives it the ability to make a hole in concrete large enough for pass 1/2" EMT through. With the available, impact rated 1/2" locking geared chuck adapter, you can use the tool for drilling in wood or metal in the rotation only setting or with standard straight shank percussion masonry bits in the hammer/rotation mode. The adapter is not something that I use all the time but was glad to have had it on several occasions because it kept me from having to stop what I was doing and run out to the truck to grab a regular 1/2" drill just to make a couple of holes in a metal enclosure or 2X floor joist.
I also use it with the 1-1/8" and larger Bosch thin-wall core bits with an 11-7/8" shank for drilling through ceramic, granite and marble tile floors and poured concrete walls to run conduit and pipe. The Bosch thin-wall core bits are sometimes hard to find locally and are also expensive, but are well worth it because they make very clean holes and substantially increase the capacity of this small hammer.
In addition, my larger Bosch 1-1/2" spline-drive hammer with a standard heavy-wall core bit just hits to hard and will almost always damage ceramic or expensive granite and marble tiled floors.
The only thing I don't care for is the plastic storage case that comes with the 11224 hammer. It is flimsy and just lets everything inside fly around.
It doesn't have the sliding tray for smaller bits up to 6" and separate compartment for longer bits and attachments or the secure latches of the superb metal case made by Merriam Manufacturing that came with my older Bosch 11212. Plastic cases have do their merits and are sometimes superior to metal cases for storage of some power tools but in my opinion, they are generally not a good idea for most rotary hammers, which usually require many different sizes and lengths of bits, attachments and boxes of fasteners to be used and stored with them.
Other than that one complaint, I feel that the 11224 is easily the best and most versatile 7/8" SDS rotary hammer on the market and would have no problem recommending it to anyone.

Great Tool! (Rating: 5.00)
Review : Great tool! I've used mine for drilling in concrete and wood - and it works superbly for that - but this weekend I used it to chip out some old floor tile and thinset. With a 1 1/2 inch chipping bit the old tile didn't stand a chance, and for taking out the thinset, it was particularly awsome. Key words here are 1) Gets the job done, 2) One tough tool, and 3) Very little vibration.

1) After a short learning curve, (Attack tile from the corners and where two tiles meet. Attack thinset at 90 degrees to the trowel grooves.) the tile and thinset basically flew off of there.

2) Tough tool. I ran the tool for about two hours straight before lunch and another two hours straight after lunch with only short breaks to clear debris. It never even whimpered, and was going as strong at the end as when I started. I noticed that it got a little warm, (So what did you expect?) and I kept checking it, but it never overheated. The Bulldog lives up to its name for toughness.

3) Very little vibration. Of course there is some. It is a hammer-chipper after all. However, for the record, the vibration is minimal - far less than my string trimmer, for example. After four hours working this thing, my hands and arms were never "numb." I was impressed. You can chip all day and not get beat up! The Bulldog is also a comfortable dog.

The ability to adjust the angle of the bit is a very positive feature. You can adjust it to what ever angle that is most effective or comfortable. The Bulldog is fairly light weight too. It won't wear you out just carrying it around, but it still packs a wallop.

As I mentioned, drilling with or without the hammer feature is awsome. You can set if for drill only, drill and hammer, or hammer only. This is one 5 star tool!

Furthermore, the Bulldog is very moderately priced. I learned long ago that cheap tools are no bargain - but good tools at a bargain price are! This is a good tool, and it doesn't cost that much either. By the way, I had another brand rotary hammer - about the same size - that comes dressed in yellow - sold it. This Bosch is leagues ahead of that other one.

Can it do everything - maybe not, but just about everything. I do have one of those big elephant-like rotary hammers for the REALLY BIG jobs, but 9 times out of 10, I reach for the Bosch Bulldog - and it gets the job done.

By the way - When using this tool or any other rotary hammer, wear safety glasses, a GOOD dust mask, ear muffs, and gloves. Don't skimp on any of those! I know there are some macho types out there that think that stuff is for wimps. Well listen, Bubba - You ain't bullet proof. The "wimps" will be out there making money while you are in the emergency room or getting fitted for hearing aids. Put on the safety gear! It's extremely important!

Good tool - quality tool. I like it. and I think you will too.

06/2004 - Quick edit - I like this tool so much that when the opportunity came along to acquire a used one, I bought it and now have two. Why? Just because it is a great tool, and I can have one in the truck and a back-up at home. JM

70 Years Old or 72 Hours New (Rating: 5.00)
Review : Whether your drilling into concrete 3 days old or 70 years old, there is nothing better. I had remodeled a 70 year old building and had to drill for anchor bolts into the concrete. Well we all know how hard concrete gets over time and my old Porter Cable only lasted a few 7/8" holes. I had heard about the Bosch and ran out to get one right away. 25 holes later, the beast was barely warming up. I must say the [money] I payed for the "life saver" was well worth it. Buy this tool!

Best tool of this type and size? Maybe (Rating: 5.00)
Review : This is the best tool I have used or owned (Hilti and Milwaukee being the others) for drilling small holes for anchor bolts in concrete. Fairly cheap, lightweight, fast-drilling, not too noisy, durable (shop's model still runs like a champ although heavily used and very ugly), and best of all it's very well damped so it doesn't transmit much vibration to the user.
One caveat: in case there's anyone else on the planet who would consider using this tool and an SDS chisel bit in stop-rotation mode for quickly defrosting a freezer, be warned it will do that and much more.

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Bosch 11224VSR 7/8" D-Handle SDS-plus Rotary Hammer

Item	Price	More/Buy
Bosch 11224VSR 7/8" D-Handle SDS-plus Rotary Hammer (Bosch 11224VSR)	~~$434.74~~ $199.88	@ Amazon (US)

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