Bosch 2-26 SDS - Good deal?

[MattWeth]

I'm on the lookout for a corded 2kg SDS and came across this today:

Bosch Gbh2-26dre Sds+ Hammer Drill & Gws660 Angle Grinder 240v In L-boxx Case

Seems a decent deal as it includes the case and the grinder. My existing 4" grinder is about 10 years old and can't last forever so I might go for this. I believe Bosch Blue gear has a decent reputation.

Any input would be much appreciated.

cheers
Matt

 

[Best]

Seems good value! The drill is only 800 watt, but has 3joules impact energy, & should be more than enough for most jobs, & it can be used for light chiseling. The wee grinder probably won't have much power, (I find grinders need to be large wattage) but still good, IMO.
I don't like Bosch green tools, but the pro, blue are probably fine. I like Metabo drills, but can be a tad heavy, & cost at least that for just the drill.

 

[MattWeth]

Thanks for the reply.
It does look good value - I've got a Marcrist core drill, so this will just be for smaller stuff - I think I might go for it.
cheers
Matt

 

[Best]

I have an AEG drill (SDS) for the smaller work which is a vicious wee drill when on drill / hammer, & easy to fight against when it jams in holes.
I recently bought a Parkside SDS drill with case, 2 drills, 2 chisels & 2nd std chuck, out of a Lidl sale for £35! Got to be alright for a while! :smile:

 

[johnnyplumb]

That looks like a good deal to me, the cheapest price for the drill on it's own is £135, so your getting the angle grinder for £15. The drill has been replaced with the gbh2-28dre though, so that's probably why it's cheap.

 

[Guest123]

Matt, I just bought this drill and it goes through masonry like it's not there. It also drills 26mm in masonry which makes it good for outside taps. It's also lighter than my big SDS drill and my core drill.

DeWalt D25123K-LX 2.6kg SDS Plus Hammer Dril 110V

 

[Roger Welton]

I think the ideal 4 drills for plumbing work must be-

Cordless
2kg Class SDS
5/6kg SDS Max - could possibly be skipped
Core Drill

 

[MattWeth]

Thanks for the input fellers

I went for it and ordered the Bosch yesterday - I'll find out what it's like next week.

 

[Roger Welton]

Nothing nicer than new tools, am I the only one that likes the smell of them when you first open the box.

 

[MattWeth]

Not just you Roger
I'm a self confessed tool junkie - always have been...

 

[Dannypipe]

I've got that drill. The good news is: I paid £150 for just the drill.

The direction change switch is a pig to move but then how often do you need to use that?

The drill itself is bullet proof. I have abused mine so much its unreal. Seriously. Last week I used it on rotostop to knock a 9" solid wall down. I've core drilled with it, I've drilled 28mm holes about 400mm long with it. Jammed it up and slipped the clutch, and used it until it was smoking hot.

In short I treat it like I stole it (which I didn't I should add) and I can't kill the damn thing.


When it's time does come, it will get replaced with another similar Bosch. My last 3 SDS's have all been Bosch.

My core drill was Makita but that got nicked yonks ago.

 

[MattWeth]

I've got that drill. The good news is: I paid £150 for just the drill.

The direction change switch is a pig to move but then how often do you need to use that?

The drill itself is bullet proof. I have abused mine so much its unreal. Seriously. Last week I used it on rotostop to knock a 9" solid wall down. I've core drilled with it, I've drilled 28mm holes about 400mm long with it. Jammed it up and slipped the clutch, and used it until it was smoking hot.

In short I treat it like I stole it (which I didn't I should add) and I can't kill the damn thing.


When it's time does come, it will get replaced with another similar Bosch. My last 3 SDS's have all been Bosch.

My core drill was Makita but that got nicked yonks ago.

Thanks Danny - great to hear

 

[MattWeth]

And it arrived yesterday, used in anger today for the first time.

First impressions are that it's a great drill - thanks for all the advice.

cheers
Matt

 

[AWheating]

enjoy

girls have shoes, tradesmen have powertools!

 

[Guest123]

enjoy

girls have shoes, tradesmen have powertools!

Mmm, my girl has a powertool, battery operated too.....