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 LYN Power Tools Discussion V2, Bosch, Makita, Dewalt, Dremel etc

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j45on
post Jun 29 2020, 01:33 AM

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Hi guys, I've been reading past thread and started to narrow down from cordless GSB 120, to wired GSB 10RE, GBM 350 and now GSB 500RE because it encompass masonry, wood, steel and concrete... but seems like my journey is not over yet. Seems like all the model I listed are at most an impact drill.

Now I wonder if I should look for rotary hammer because 500RE is not that great for concrete it seems. Perhaps as a beginner looking to just drill holes for the blinds, screws and cloth hangers, 500RE may just be enough. I keep reading that I should opt for rotary hammer, but are they over kill for the purpose I just mentioned since they can be bulky and heavy?

If rotary hammer is an overkill, should I opt for GSB 550RE, 13RE, 16RE or 1300?

Need sifu recommendation here. Thanks in advance for your time

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j45on
post Jun 30 2020, 01:21 AM

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QUOTE(ceo684 @ Jun 29 2020, 09:15 AM)
What kind of wall do you have?
Brick wall (clay or sand brick) = any >500W hammer drill will do (bosch GSB10RE). This will NOT work well for concrete wall.
Concrete wall (RC wall/AAC brick) = investment in rotary hammer is needed (bosch GBH2-24, Makita HR2470 or any other rotary hammer using SDS+ drill bit) else you will struggle 10 mins per wall plug hole - rotary hammer can do in 10 seconds

The above are corded (wired) models.

If you wanna do cordless u need to invest in battery and charger.
Nowadays cordless tools are cheap (comparable with wired models prices) if don't count the batt and charger price.

Cordless drill+driver for brick wall onlyGSB180-Li, will work great for drilling wall plug and as cordless screwdriver.
Around 180-220 for tool only, some c/w carrying case some without - when you shop on pee pee

Cordless rotary hammer for concrete wall GBH180-Li around 350 for tool only
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Stay in condo walls. I have 3 windows and balcony to drill for installing blinds
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