M12 fuel drill
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Has anyone used the M12 fuel on basalt or Granite? I'm looking at getting one, But kinda want to know how many holes it will put in harder rock. Does it have enough power to drill1/2" holes well? |
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That's what I have and I love it. The least I got out of a battery was 8 holes but they were big 3/8 x 3 1/4" top rope anchors in hard granite. I can normally get 12+ holes in granite but I use 3/8 x 2 1/4" because I usually drill on lead and they're the shortest acceptable bolts for hard granite. I think the most I got was 15. |
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Cool, that's what I was hoping to find out! Thanks! |
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Daniel, |
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I'm on the verge of purchasing Bosch's new 18v Rotary Hammer (the RHH181 Series). Love their 36v drill but wanted something lighter and with batteries compatible with other home tools. Plus it has chisel mode which will be perfect for me here in Vegas. Anyone have any feedback on this puppy? |
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Ya Luke, same one. |
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Josh Janes wrote:I'm on the verge of purchasing Bosch's new 18v Rotary Hammer (the RHH181 Series). Love their 36v drill but wanted something lighter and with batteries compatible with other home tools. Plus it has chisel mode which will be perfect for me here in Vegas. Anyone have any feedback on this puppy? boschtools.com/Products/Too…Hey Josh let me know if you go with the 18v Bosch and how well it works for you. I am looking to replace my 15 year old Hilti TE-5. Not only is the battery shot (had it rebuilt already) but now the charger is on the fritz too. I have been looking at the Bosch 36v bulldog and the 18v you mentioned. Both are lighter than my TE-5, but I do a lot of anchor replacement in sandstone which require 4"-6.5" deep 1/2" holes for glue-ins. And I occasionally still get out there and need to bolt on lead in a variety of stone, sandstone to granite. What to do... |
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Milwaukee 12V & Bosch 36V drills
Usually get 18-20 (3/8" x 4") holes with the Bosch and 6-8 (3/8" x 4") holes with the Milwaukee; a buddy of mine has a Milwaukee 18V and gets just as many holes per battery as the Bosch, although the Bosch does drill faster and works better when the rock density increases. As good as the Bosch is the little Milwaukee can't be beat for on-lead drilling as well as when you don't need a ton of firepower. |
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Josh Janes wrote:Plus it has chisel mode which will be perfect for me here in Vegas.LOL! |