Hammer drill??

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Jiles

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• Jan 24, 2011

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I need a quality 1/2" corded hammer drill. Is ther any brand that is not made in CHINA???

 

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TimV

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• Jan 24, 2011

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Metabo wasn't the last I checked.

 

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evilboweviel

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• Jan 24, 2011

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Bosch
Switzerland and Germany

 

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Anonymous-0

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• Jan 24, 2011

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I have used a Bosch for quite a few years with good results. As far as I know they are not China made, but you never know from day to day that can change.

 

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Ken Macfarlane

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• Jan 24, 2011

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My older Makita isn't.

 

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Gun guru

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• Jan 24, 2011

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I bought a New Milwaukee Hammer drill, Made in Checkoslavkia, spelling is wrong. $170 or so at Home Depot.

I would have bought the Bosch but.....The standard half inch keyed chuck was optional at $40 extra. And the Bosch was made in Germany I think.

The Dewalt is made in Mexico, The Ridgid is made in China.

I recommend the Milwaukee.
Enough torque to break your wrist.
9 amps too I think.
Have fun.

 

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Anonymous-0

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• Jan 24, 2011

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Just buy you one and throw away when necessary. Good luck finding anything that has NOTHING made or assembled in china.


Dave

 

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John Harmon

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• Jan 24, 2011

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I have an older Black and Decker 1/2" Hammer Drill made in some place in New York state USA. I prefer to use my newer Makita 1/2" Hammer Drill which was made in Japan.

 

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VaTom

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• Jan 24, 2011

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Hilti is the answer for me. No reason to buy new.

 

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Mark-Mi

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• Jan 24, 2011

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I recently did research for the same reason.
Buy a rotary hammer, not a hammer drill.
Yes, there is a difference. Mark

 

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Mark-Mi

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Location

S.E. Mi.

• Jan 24, 2011

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I have seen new Bosch stuff marked "Made in China" along with Milwaukee and Dewalt.

 

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Brad Buchnan

Member

• Jan 24, 2011

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Check the tag on the tool..sorry, Hilti is bow made in china too.

Brad

 

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Stan in Oly, WA

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• Jan 24, 2011

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There hasn't been a country named Czechoslovakia since 1992 when it split into Slovakia and the Czech Republic. If it says "Made in Czechoslovakia" then it's either not new, or it's not true. Or it's a strange mistake.

Stan

 

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Paul from MI

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• Jan 24, 2011

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We ahve a couple of older Milwaukees at the shop, still made in the US. They are indestructible and will absolutely run rings around any thing newer. I would look for something older at a yard sale if I wanted another one.

 

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VaTom

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• Jan 24, 2011

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None of mine are, all used when I bought them.

 

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Sean Feeney

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• Jan 25, 2011

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http://www.aeg-powertools.eu/products/category/hammer-systems/hammer-systems

 

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Jiles

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• Jan 25, 2011

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(quoted from post at 16:19:24 01/25/11) http://www.aeg-powertools.eu/products/category/hammer-systems/hammer-systems

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I am considering a Rotary Hammer Drill (Concrete Drill). I am aware of the advantages over a hammerdrill but I am wondering if you can purchase Metal or wood cutting bits. If not, why is there a setting on most concrete drills for rotation only?
I am remodeling my basement and will be drilling a lot of concrete.

 

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Sparktrician

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• Jan 25, 2011

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I have mostly Makita rotohammers...dont have a "hammerdrill" a true hammerdrill is this side of worthless....

My Big roto hammer ( up to 2 1/2" bit) is a bosch. I bought at a rental store used for $400.00. That was a steal as it is a $1200 drill new. The Makitas will do your needs. A true Rotohammer will use a SDS bit...has grooves to "pop" into the chuck.

 

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Jiles

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• Jan 30, 2011

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(quoted from post at 06:47:59 01/25/11) None of mine are, all used when I bought them.

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I guess I will just have to buy used. Can't find any made in any country except Communist China or Check. Republic.
I had rather have a used American made tool then any New Communist made one.