Bosch 13618-2G 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit

List Price: $490.00 Discount Price: $299.60

Features:

• Cordless hammer drill/driver kit with two 18-volt Bluecore batteries
• Unibody powertrain maintains alignment between clutch, gearbox and motor
• Steel-reinforced collar and DuraShield construction for rugged durability
• Includes case, 2 batteries, magnetic bit holder, side handle, double-ended bit, and 30-minute charger
• Drill/driver weighs 6.6 pounds; 3-year manufacturer's ProVantage warranty

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Customer Reviews:

Great drill [Posted on 2006-03-11]
Great drill, I really like the ease with with the chuck can be locked and unlocked. They really are as tough as they say. I managed to drop mine off a 3 story tall scaffold onto concrete today and the drill survived without anything other than cosmetic scuffs to show for it. The battery wasn't so lucky though, there's small crack where the two halves of the battery screw together, and it looks like one of the cells may have been damaged(it actually still works, but this is an unsafe condition, since it's possible that the cell was ruptured or shorted and can explode, maybe even fry your charger, etc). The Bosch Provantage rep said they only cover drops up to 1 story high, but I didn't think the batteries were even covered against accidental drops, so kudos there. The only reason I'm taking a point off 5 stars is that the top speed of the drill could be a little higher, it tops out at 1500 rpm, but 2000-2500 would make drilling through poured concrete for tapcons much faster.

Pleased with product so far...... [Posted on 2006-11-06]
This is the first Bosch tool I have owned. I have a 12 volt Dewalt drill but the batteries are dead and I wanted a little more power and drill time between charges on my next drill. So far the Bosch has been great. I have drilled into cement blocks with the hammerdrill feature and it worked great. The battery charge has also been surprising. This drill is used for home use and not everyday continuous use. These drills are used at the place where I work and that is one of the deciding factors on my choice. The only flaw I see and it is minor is the ring that switches from hammerdrilling to regular drilling is right where you tighten the chuck. The ring does not lock into place and will switch in between modes with each drill bit or drill driver bit change with the slightest twist. This is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.

Heavy duty drill from a brandname [Posted on 2006-12-09]
You can't go wrong with this drill / driver.

It is well made, and built to handle the heavy duty stuff. The drive is just excellent with a very good torque adjustment. Adjusting the speed at which you drive is very easy.

The drill is equally good. I found that the max rotation for a drill was under what you usually find for non-cordless model. However, I had no problems drilling through iron, wood and concrete.

Switching drill bits is a snap and the overall balance of this drill / driver makes it very comfortable to handle from one hand. It is easy to have a good grip on the handle, and the battery below nicely balances the upper portion of this piece of equipment.

The battery autonomy is just fantastic, just as the recharging time which is short. This drill / driver comes in a case that I found too big for my taste; but this is just a matter of personal preference.

In conclusion, and excellent machine from a well-known tool maker at a great price. Highly recommended.

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