Makita HR2455X2 reviews
Amazing deal
Works just like the Bosch Bulldog I use to have. Lightweight, yet gets the job done quickly. The case is just OK, but the value of this kit cannot be disputed. Highly recommended.
1/10/2007
Great Rotary Hammer for the Price!
It works like a champ! I don't plan on continous, heavy use but the rotary hammer works much better than I expected. I've drilled several 1/2" anchor holes into a concrete slab and so far it's worked flawlessly. The free side grinder (Amazon.com) was a nice bonus too.
2/5/2008
Can't Beat It
I bought this kit about two years ago on sale for around $125. I have used the grinder only a few times, but it seems like it's as sturdy and well-built as a Makita should be. I've used the rotary hammer a few dozen times, mainly for setting Tap-Cons, and it runs through poured concrete so fast it's comical. I've also drilled some 5/8" and 3/4" holes through poured concrete and brick/mortar. It's got plenty of power to get the job done with the larger bits, too.
5/19/2008
Excellent
As others have said very good kit, paid $127 here on a special. The case is the only negative, cheap thin plastic. The drill punches thru foundations like it was wood and very little vibration.
5/3/2009
Let the Dog Out today!!!
Unleashed the Pit Bull today and it even scared me a lil. I was impressed
the way it's chiseling prowess devoured the old 1953 check pattern tiles
1/2" and 1" size. Before I give this rotary hammer drill the 5 star treatment, I'd like to tell you that I went to town on these tiles by hand
with a very heavy roofing hammer and metal chisel and made very little headway at all by hand. So I decided to use black Friday as my excuse to buy it on sale or not, redoing the bathroom for "the wife" was justification enough, right? So I was at the BORG and saw the Makita,
I already own a combo drill, and impact driver/flash light kit from them and LOVE them so this was my chance to add to the colect.
Suddenly we're my eyes deceiving me? A Free what, Angle Grinder, by Makita as well, FREE?
Ok enough of how good a deal this was,---- it ate through the cement that held the tiles in place like nuclear glue. I'm so glad I got this SDS Drill.
It was like a Pit-Bull and like a good dog; it was man's best friend. Love it. Oh and did I mention it comes with a free angle grinder, LOL. Buy It. While it lasts.
11/29/2008
Great drill
I have drilled holes in concrete and it has more power than I will ever need. It is a pro grade drill but for the price ($129 Amazon sale) I couldn't resist.
6/27/2007
A great drill
This is one of the best medium grade hammer drills I have used.. not only is it rugged enough for some of the bigger jobs but, it's light enough you can use it all day. A great hammer drill
6/3/2007
what a deal
what a great deal, $126 for the pair + blades n bits, u can't go wrong, and this thing drills 3xs faster than my 18 Milwaulkee hammer drill thru blocks n concrete.
5/30/2007
Awesome
I bought this to drill (30) 1/2 inch holes 5 inches deep in concrete. I started off with a regular drill with a masonary bit just wasnt cutting it so I then went to a bosch masonary hammer drill bit with my ridgid 18V hammer drill, that was better about 10 - 15 minutes a hole, but then I was like let me try this. Wow this thing went through the concrete like I was drilling wood. 10 - 20 seconds a hole. I couldnt believe it. This is worth every penny if you are drilling more than a few holes.
5/20/2007
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