- Is this a hammer drill or a true rotary hammer?
- It is a true SDS-plus rotary hammer with a hammer-only mode, not just a drill with a hammer clutch. That makes it better for concrete and masonry.
- Can it drill wood and metal?
- Yes, in drill-only mode with the chuck. The 500 rpm top speed is fine for small bits but slow for large holes.
- Does it come with batteries and a charger?
- It ships with two 4.0 Ah 18V batteries. Check the kit contents for the charger, since bundles vary.
- How does it compare with a corded SDS-plus hammer?
- It trades some impact energy for cordless freedom. Corded hammers drill faster in hard concrete; this one wins where there is no outlet.
- What size bits can it take?
- It uses SDS-plus shank bits, the common size for light rotary hammers. The 1 1/4-inch chuck also accepts round-shank bits in drill mode.
- Is it good for chipping tile or light demolition?
- It has a hammer-only mode for light chiseling, but it is not a demolition hammer. For sustained chipping, a larger tool is better.
- Where is the Bosch 18V SDS-plus 1 1/4 in. Rotary Hammer cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $389.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Bosch 18V SDS-plus 1 1/4 in. Rotary Hammer?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Acme Tools.