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I have an old Bosch corded drill one of the old green range ones.
it must be ober 20 years old and to be fair it is still going strong, only thin is its an old key chuck and its a pain swapping bits.
the chuck is worn and gets very stiff, i lube it with WD40 and it is fine for a while.
alos my old bits are tired and i need to buy more soon but prefer SDS

what is an ideal replacement,
don't do batteries it must be corded.

http://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/bosch-gbh-2-24-d-sds-rotary-hammer?gclid=CMjDuKO-stECFUHhGwodQT8KIA
 
I used to love my old Hilti, can't remember the model but it would have been one of the smallest, TE30 maybe?.
 
I use a Makita SDS and would happily recommend!
 
Not really looking at ohe brands apart from Bosch
 
Fair enough, I still have my old Bosch Green-Series, still trooping on!
 
Neilc28 said:
Fair enough, I still have my old Bosch Green-Series, still trooping on!
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oh yeah it is still epic and i will keep it for some of my very old large masonry bits.
I just know over the next few years there will be mor eneed for a better drill and bits so now is a good time to get an SDS one.
 
Replace the chuck for about £25.
 
foggy4ever said:
A builder/neighbour put me onto Titan from Screw fix, good value and quality.

http://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/dri...=managedredirect-_-powertools-_-titansdsdrill
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I agree - Titan are robust, heavy and very good value - Screwfix are also very good if something goes wrong.
You won't see many Titans owned by pros who use their tools for hours a day, but then again, few pros use corded, and most spend way over the cost of the Bosch linked to by the OP

I have one of these -

http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb278sds-5kg-sds-plus-hammer-drill-230-240v/97533

which comes with a few bits and is perfect for the few jobs my lighter, easier-to-use and way more expensive cordless (non sds) drill isn't up to..
 
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stevewestern said:
I agree - Titan are robust, heavy and very good value - Screwfix are also very good if something goes wrong.
You won't see many Titans owned by pros who use their tools for hours a day, but then again, few pros use corded, and most spend way over the cost of the Bosch linked to by the OP

I have one of these -

http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb278sds-5kg-sds-plus-hammer-drill-230-240v/97533

which comes with a few bits and is perfect for the few jobs my lighter, easier-to-use and way more expensive cordless (non sds) drill isn't up to..
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Yep. I was all set to buy one of those when my Bosch SDS packed up a while back. In the end Screwfix had a really good deal on a Makita instead and I chose their 3kg over the Titan 5 as it was plenty for what I needed.
 
You need to clarify how much work you're going to do with it.

I have a corded Bosch green sds drill that was bought 10 years ago for £30-ish and it's rarely used but when it is it's for minimal work, as a result it's going strong.

I have a load of 18v Dewalt kit which gets used most of the time, including an SDS drill, so when I'm out of batteries or just need that extra umph that a corded drill gives you then I'll reach for the Bosch.

You don't need to spend a fortune. My main dewalt was £300+ and it's still going strong 10 years on.
 
I had to go to Homebase the other day ,had a mooch around lots of new (Australian) made tools in there makes you have never heard of but extremely cheap and look good quality to.
Well worth a look round
 
I have the GBH 2_28 with the swappable chuck, an excellent drill and the anti-vibration tech really works. The one you linked to should be fine, shop around and you may get the standard chuck as well for that price.
Three year guarantee if you register online too.
 
stevewestern said:
I agree - Titan are robust, heavy and very good value - Screwfix are also very good if something goes wrong.
You won't see many Titans owned by pros who use their tools for hours a day, but then again, few pros use corded, and most spend way over the cost of the Bosch linked to by the OP

I have one of these -

http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb278sds-5kg-sds-plus-hammer-drill-230-240v/97533

which comes with a few bits and is perfect for the few jobs my lighter, easier-to-use and way more expensive cordless (non sds) drill isn't up to..
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I had a Titan half sheet sander that was utter crap. It lasted about two hours before bits flew off it and it shook itself to bits. You're right about Screwfix being good about replacing things under warranty though, they sorted it out with no argument. I traded up to one of their Erbauer sanders, it's a much better quality brand and well worth the extra money IMO. I've bought a few more Erbauer tools since and they've all been excellent.
 
timbo46 said:
I have the GBH 2_28 with the swappable chuck, an excellent drill and the anti-vibration tech really works. The one you linked to should be fine, shop around and you may get the standard chuck as well for that price.
Three year guarantee if you register online too.
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do you have a link to that one :-)
 
boogie man said:
I had a Titan half sheet sander that was utter crap. It lasted about two hours before bits flew off it and it shook itself to bits. You're right about Screwfix being good about replacing things under warranty though, they sorted it out with no argument. I traded up to one of their Erbauer sanders, it's a much better quality brand and well worth the extra money IMO. I've bought a few more Erbauer tools since and they've all been excellent.
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I guess you must have been unlucky Larry - There are always a few tools that go wrong.
However, both Titan and Erbauer brands are at the bottom of the price range, and neither are built to last if used for more than the average DIY handyman might need.
I seem to remember being told by someone who knew tools (he has sold me mine for over 30 years, so I trust him) that the cheaper brands aimed at DIY use were built to last just a few hours of use, which is why you can buy a drill/sander/saw/whatever for £30 or £300 - both do the same thing, but some do it better, quicker and last longer...
It's all about what you need from a tool, how much you want to spend and how important it is that it doesn't let you down.
 
I have seen the Titan stuff before and it always seems to be aimed at the Fugly side of the market. The 3kgs and 5kgs stuff is just awfull for drilling holes but ok for breaking bricks.
i dont break bricks so i have a bosch drill.
 
I have had my Dewalt SDS drill for 12 years and its been Hammered......pun intended...screwfix for 69 quid, it owes me nothing and is still excellent, Been told that Dewalt are not what they used to be anymore though....On another thought I have had my BOSH hammer drill for 25 years, still works a treat...SDS is way better for drilling holes in masonry though as the hammer drill is crap in comparison....I dont think much these days is made like it used to be, all throw away items after a warranty period, all made to a price rather than a standard of quality the company must maintain for reputation. Sad in some ways, but buys loads buys cheap is the motto..
 
DeWalt is owned by Black & Decker these days afaik. It's definitely not the used-by-the-trade brand it once was but the stuff is still good quality.
 
I have the the interchangeable chuck which is handy for using it with a mixing paddle.

Do you have another none SDS hammer drill?

I find the SDS can be a bit viscous for some jobs. The combi handles the vast majority of jobs round the house with ease, concrete would be the main exception. I find there are more jobs where the SDS isn't suitable than the Combi isn't capable.
 
Mr Bump said:
i lube it with WD40
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Not wanting to derail the thread or be a pedant but WD40 is not a lubricant. WD stands for water displacing and its intended use is displacing water from things like electrical contracts. A proper lubricating oil, like 3-in-1 would be better.

Anyway, as you were...
 
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boogie man said:
I had a Titan half sheet sander that was utter crap. It lasted about two hours before bits flew off it and it shook itself to bits. You're right about Screwfix being good about replacing things under warranty though, they sorted it out with no argument. I traded up to one of their Erbauer sanders, it's a much better quality brand and well worth the extra money IMO. I've bought a few more Erbauer tools since and they've all been excellent.
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I was in Screwfix this morning buying a Titan reciprocating saw. The chap came out of the warehouse to compliment me on my choice "that's an amazing price isn't it?" - they are less than 30 quid ATM. I said yes, but wondered if they were any good. "Does it matter? They have a 2 year warranty - just bring it back and we'll give you a new one." Given it's for breaking up stuff with nails in I suppose he actually has a good point.
 
apparently i can maybe change my normal chuck in my bosch for a keyless chuck, going to investigate :-)
 
JonathanRyan said:
I was in Screwfix this morning buying a Titan reciprocating saw. The chap came out of the warehouse to compliment me on my choice "that's an amazing price isn't it?" - they are less than 30 quid ATM. I said yes, but wondered if they were any good. "Does it matter? They have a 2 year warranty - just bring it back and we'll give you a new one." Given it's for breaking up stuff with nails in I suppose he actually has a good point.
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Yes I agree Screwfix are brilliant at swapping out faulty Titan units. But tbh I'd rather pay the extra for something better and not have to take it back halfway through a job because it's broken down. Horses for courses I guess: same as a tradesman paying out for a premium brand.
 
sirch said:
Not wanting to derail the thread or be a pedant but WD40 is not a lubricant. WD stands for water displacing and its intended use is displacing water from things like electrical contracts...
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And yet on the back of the can I'm looking at, it shows a picture of a drill and says "lubricates and protects power tools". Go figure. :D
 
boogie man said:
Yes I agree Screwfix are brilliant at swapping out faulty Titan units. But tbh I'd rather pay the extra for something better and not have to take it back halfway through a job because it's broken down. Horses for courses I guess: same as a tradesman paying out for a premium brand.
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'xactly. If I were using it for a living I'd probably pay more (or maybe just buy a pair). As it is, a brand new one is only 10 mins away.
 
boogie man said:
Yes I agree Screwfix are brilliant at swapping out faulty Titan units. But tbh I'd rather pay the extra for something better and not have to take it back halfway through a job because it's broken down. Horses for courses I guess: same as a tradesman paying out for a premium brand.
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yeah you dont see builders and plumbers with Titan.
 
Brand snobbery. :p

The drills are aimed at the pros and come with a warranty, why spend 5 times the price.
 
Because the cost of a reliable tool will far outweigh the loss of earnings that taking a less reliable tool back for replacement. Not to mention the potential loss of customer confidence if the user has to abandon a job because his tools aren't up to the job.
 
foggy4ever said:
Brand snobbery. :p

The drills are aimed at the pros and come with a warranty, why spend 5 times the price.
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but they are not 5x the price the cosch i am looking at is £90-£120 those Titan jobbies are £60+.

my bosch has lsted 20+ years and apart from the chuck is still ok i just fancy an SDS drill for masonry
 
Bearings in a Dewalt high torque impact wrench we bought failed in two months, Screwfix don't replace them but send off for repair. Seems OK now that it's back but time will tell. They are supposed to be moving all their manufacturing back to the USA but I spotted the ubiquitous Made in PRC sticker on the side.
 
Mr Bump said:
but they are not 5x the price the cosch i am looking at is £90-£120 those Titan jobbies are £60+.

my bosch has lsted 20+ years and apart from the chuck is still ok i just fancy an SDS drill for masonry
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Ah but you only mentioned later in the thread you only wanted one around 2kg. The one I bought and my builder uses is 4/5kg and the equivalent Bosch are much more expensive.
I think for general diy the size you are looking at is ideal but for heavy duty drilling/chiselling/breaking the Titan is excellent value for money but a little cumbersome for smaller jobs.
 
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