So basically I dont ever need to get an impact drill ya. Rotary hammer drill does what impact drill does and more. Is this correct?

Currently I only has one worx tool, the hydroshot. I really like it, use it to clean floor, car, toilet...
Reading the reviews of similar models in amazon, looks like its good for home DIY use.
Can't justify buying more worx tool coz already have similar tool made by Makita & Bosch.

Take note there are 2 range of worx tool, the orange one is for DIY while the green is for pros.
All Worx tool I said are orange tools.


If I knew about worx/ryobi brand and taobao before, I won't be using the current set of bosch/makita tool already.
Seriously overkill to use bosch and makita for some hobby woodworking, I'll rather spent the money on better/precision woodworking bench tool instead.

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I did a quick comparison of prices of local Makita & Bosch 12V system.

Lets see how much it would costs for a reputable brand like Makita here…
Using Makita 10.8/12v flat pack system
1) Rotary hammer – Makita HR166D 12V rotary hammer, come with 1 charger and 2 battery (2AH) – RM1346. With this price, I think better just get the corded version, you drill inside the house sure got power plug right?
2) Drill driver & Impact driver – Makita CLX201 combo kit. You will get 1 charger and 2 1.5 AH battery. RM752
3) Jigsaw – Makita JV101z bare tool, rm372
4) Circular saw – Makita HS301DZ bare tool, rm412
Hmm… if you exclude the rotary hammer, Makita’s 12v system seems ok at total of RM1536.

Using Bosch 12V system, stick battery
1) Rotary hammer – I don’t think Bosch has 12v rotary hammer.
2) Drill driver & Impact driver – Bosch GSR + GDR 120-LI combo, you get 1 charger and 2 1.5AH battery. RM752
3) Jigsaw – Bosch GST 12V-LI solo – RM425
4) Circular saw – Bosch GKS12V-LI solo – RM445
Excluding the rotary hammer, Bosch 12V system costs RM1622. Wah, more expensive than Makita.

If you're interested, those lurking taiko here maybe can find you some cheaper good deals.


This post has been edited by yushin: Sep 25 2017, 09:36 PM

Its like double the weight of normal impact drill too.
I am comparing between a 18V GSB18V and corded GBH2-26.

If you stay in terrace house which mostly is brick, impact drill should be good enough. Base on my experience.

If condo/aprt, than playsafe get a rotary.

But if you have the Budget, just get the rotary. I don't see it at a lost side.

This is powertools talking. As a men, built some muscle for it. 💪

So rotary hammer drill can also be used to drill in screws and remove from walls right? Or do I need a separate impact drill for this?

using a rotary hammer for screwing work gonna take toll on your arms.
it's really heavy. unwieldy for screwing purpose.

but prolly gonna be ok if it's only 1-2 screws

If u mean to wound the screw in or out then rotary hammer drill is not suitable for that. That u need either drill driver with torque setting or impact driver.

Rotary hammer mainly for drilling brick wall either to put screw plug or wall plug or even to make hole to put something through the wall for eg pvc pipe, electrical wire.

If u are not used to drilling than i suggest buy rotary hammer drill instead of hammer drill. It will make drill so easy and simple.

buy a cordless drill driver & corded hammer drill

the cordless drill driver is really useful in many many ways

for drilling & screwing

the hammer drill you can buy corded one because a cordless one that is good for typical use will be too expensive

Bosch GSR 12v cordless drill driver can be had for less than rm300 inc 1 battery & charger

http://www.lazada.com.my/bosch-gsr120li-ba...77277.html?ff=1


a good corded hammer drill (like Boschhammer) is around rm 400. can drill holes large enough for you to hang cabinets

http://www.lazada.com.my/bosch-gbh-2-18re-...40823.html?ff=1


This post has been edited by lucifah: Sep 28 2017, 05:30 PM

just a little add on to my GBH 18v EC...cheap cheap dust collector





it cost me mere RM19 for it but make a whole lot more joy when come to ceiling drilling or chiseling

cordless drill + dust collector makes a PERFECT match !

This post has been edited by old newspaper: Sep 29 2017, 11:56 AM

i'd been wanting the bosch usb charger for so long but it's still not available here

so this make me jump ship to the other 'greener' side ...

how much is this?

and how many phones can you charge before it runs out?

i tot bosch is the "greener green" since makita is pale green

i always categorized bosch as the blue team and makita as the green team...lol

belum start using it...got it yesterday . i got it as a freebie ( usb charger only )

this is my transition set... RM9xx ++ for the whole set...fast charger, 3 x 3.0ah batteries x 1 useless impact wrench



3 batteries and charger alone already worth RM1200++...so consider the impact wrench is a freebies too

the charger does look a bit complicated.

why not utilize your bosch batteries by using makita's adaptor?

thought of that earlier...but it will make the whole battery pack look weird and bulky too which defeat the purpose of being cordless...just my opinion

charger is straightforward to use...just plug and and charge, just like our bosch charger. in term of built quality ( Battery and charger ) bosch built quality is still better than makita.

the reason i invested into makita now because i really love some of their cordless tool....the cordless fan, cordless router and cordless string trimmer

i want their cordless coffee maker. LOL

Hi there all sifuz, i got a drill set brand black & decker its 550w impact/hammer.drilll. i wonder if i can use it to drill concrete wall with drill bit provided?

May take half an hour.

It takes 1 min to drill into concrete with rotary hammer.

Omg...really bad like this. Where can i rent a rotary drill? Anyone in bangi want to rent their rotary drill 1day rm 15?

How many holes do you want to drill? If less than 10 than just use the impact drill that you have. It still can be used, just not as easy as rottary hammer drill.