Apparently Bosch is dumping their lithium-ion 36 V Brute Tough hammer drill.
Bosch part number 18636-2
You can find it on eBay or Amazon for less than $200.
I bought it shipped from Tool Authority for $180 (US) total.
I suppose they are planning to update that hammer drill, and they have a lot of the current version in stock.
We may be seeing one of the little upsides to the massive problems our economy is having right now. The next year or two could be a great time for the patient bargain hunter with a bit of extra cash.
Vaughn
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The current price for the Bosch 18636-2 cordless hammer drill kit has been reduced to $170 (USA) with free shipping at
A friend of my friend works at Bosch and they had a employee only sale. The only reason why I did not buy this drill (priced at $130) was that I already have a well working DeWALT, but it was tempting. I did buy a sawzall for $60, two 4.5" grinders $30 each, and a 11224 VSR rotary hammer for $70. All new.
In any case, I think that the above price of $170 is a great value and if you need a cordless drill, this is the one to buy.
RCM only
On Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:05:18 -0600, the infamous Ignoramus7766 scrawled the following:
They're probably selling a hell of a lot more of their Impactors. I have a 14.4v Impactor and really, really like it. Another possibility is the 36v batteries. They're heavier and pricier if nothing else.
Damned snark...
If you need a hammer drill, that's it. If you need a fastener driver, get an Impactor.
-- Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile I caught hell for. -- Earl Warren
Yeah, that 36 V hammer drill isn't for regular use, they are big and
7.1 pounds. But hey, if you have any of their other 36 V tools, you get two of the FatPack batteries plus a charger and the drill for $170 (USA) total. I suppose you could sell the drill body on eBay, but you won't get very much for it, judging by how little I got for the spare batteries and chargers I sold.PolyTech Forum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.