The hammer drill was my first Bauer purchase. I needed it specifically to drill holes in concrete. It worked flawlessly in the 4 holes I drilled initially, and I've used to drill in bricks and concrete multiple times since. I was sold and have added to my Bauer collection. That's how I found you, and happy for it. Happy Thanksgiving All.
I've had mine for three years and it's done a little metal and a lot of wood. It still works great, my circular saw is also almost 3 years old, I got it right after Christmas, it still works great, I have batteries from the same time, only one 1.5ah has failed, all of the others still hold a charge just fine. Been very happy with all my Bauer stuff. I love that the chuck is all metal, the whole tool felt quality when I first picked it up. No regrets in buying Bauer.
I'm FINALLY getting to some older comments, I've been getting like 10-20 a day and have a hard time keep up right now. The metal chuck sets it apart from some other affordable DIY brands I think. It's a good tool set for sure. I am going to be finishing up a review on the whole tool system here shortly.
I used to only buy Makita cordless tools. Then a Harbor Freight store opened in my city. I have been to HF in the past, but it seems to me, after going in the new store, they have really made some major improvements. I saw the cordless tool section, and was instantly impressed with the build quality of the cordless stuff, so I decided to try it. So far, I have the cordless torque wrench, cordless angle grinder, corded angle grinder, and now the hammer drill.. all Bauer. They are working great, and have impressive power and durability! And for less than HALF the price! Way to go HF!!!
I've liked my Bauer stuff, and have most of the 20v tools. I've liked them all mostly. Looking forward to these brushless line tools that they have been releasing. Recently I got the 20v oscillating tool, and have been pretty impressed.
I just bought the brushless impact driver a week or so ago and have used it a few times. It is absolutely amazing! All the power you could ever need in an impact driver and it has 3 speeds and upgraded front facing led lights that are super bright. Well worth the 49 bucks paid for it
My wife's classroom has concrete walls - I bought one of these specifically so I could hang things in her classroom - works just fine with masonry bits and used in the hammer mode.
I tried to use mine in hammer mode in some concrete with a fair amount of aggerate concrete with stones. It may have been the bits, but it wasn't enough hammer drill for concrete with a lot of rock in it. But for cinder block, bricks and concrete without a lot of rocks it is probably fine.
I have used this same exact drill to drill through really thick steel oil pipe posts for fencing and it's a tough job and takes a while but this drill has got the job done for me very well, it helps to use some of the bigger batteries so your battery don't run out on you and to use strong cobalt metal drill bits because otherwise the titanium or the black oxide can and have broke on me and the cobalt can snap on you also but it holds up better but this drill has been great for me so far and I've used it a lot, I'm curious how the 20v brushless hammer drill driver from Hercules is in comparison but I haven't got any of the Hercules stuff as of yet and I'm not sure if I will or not because Bauer has been good to me even though people consider it not really a top of the line brand but I think for me just at home using it occasionally and sometimes a lot has been pretty good.
Have you bought the brushless Bauer drill driver yet? I don't believe they have a brushless hammer drill driver from Bauer in 20 V yet but they do with Hercules but I haven't gotten any Hercules tools as of yet and I'm contemplating on if I should or not because I have a lot of the Bauer 20v already along with a lot of their batteries and chargers but if I do get any Hercules 20v tools most likely their 20 V brushless hammer drill driver will probably be the first one that I get.
I have trouble with my chuck staying tight when I drill. Used the hammer part today and it kept coming loose drilling for small tap on screws. Would like to change the chuck
I got one of these drills and the bolt that holds the chuck on the drill broke off with him the first use I'm not exactly sure why it was not something that I did and what I was doing was not heavy work
How much torque does it have on the 1 through 21 settings? It’s supposed to have a max 37 ft lbs but idk. Can’t find any info on it within the instruction manual.
Good tools for the price, Not pro grade but work great for me, I have both Bauer and Hercules tools and the Hercules are better but I still reach for my Bauer tools more than my Hercules.
@@Gottacacheemalll use the fast speed (2) for drilling, with the chuck set to the drill icon... select #1, slow speed when using screw driver bits, also set the clutch to an appropriate torque number so you don't over-tighten or strip any screws or bolts. hope that helps
It’s not made to take a jug nut off. The hammer function is drilling into concrete, not an impact wrench. Clutch setting 1 is the weakest clutch setting too. Unless you just a troll, I’d invite you to really go read the entire users manual.
The hammer drill was my first Bauer purchase. I needed it specifically to drill holes in concrete. It worked flawlessly in the 4 holes I drilled initially, and I've used to drill in bricks and concrete multiple times since. I was sold and have added to my Bauer collection. That's how I found you, and happy for it.
Happy Thanksgiving All.
Thanks for watching! I will definitely use it in concrete someday I am sure haha. Hope your holiday season is going well!
Went all Bauer a year ago. No real issues. very happy. Great value.
I've had mine for three years and it's done a little metal and a lot of wood. It still works great, my circular saw is also almost 3 years old, I got it right after Christmas, it still works great, I have batteries from the same time, only one 1.5ah has failed, all of the others still hold a charge just fine. Been very happy with all my Bauer stuff.
I love that the chuck is all metal, the whole tool felt quality when I first picked it up. No regrets in buying Bauer.
I'm FINALLY getting to some older comments, I've been getting like 10-20 a day and have a hard time keep up right now. The metal chuck sets it apart from some other affordable DIY brands I think. It's a good tool set for sure. I am going to be finishing up a review on the whole tool system here shortly.
I used to spend lots of money on Milwaukee or dewalt , till i found harbor freight and Bauer came in clutch. Gets the job done and never fails
I used to only buy Makita cordless tools. Then a Harbor Freight store opened in my city. I have been to HF in the past, but it seems to me, after going in the new store, they have really made some major improvements. I saw the cordless tool section, and was instantly impressed with the build quality of the cordless stuff, so I decided to try it. So far, I have the cordless torque wrench, cordless angle grinder, corded angle grinder, and now the hammer drill.. all Bauer. They are working great, and have impressive power and durability! And for less than HALF the price! Way to go HF!!!
I think you meant cordless *_impact_* wrench instead of cordless *_torque_* wrench.
@@tropicalstorm339 yes
Actually replacing all my battery tools with bauer stuff. I am very satisfied with all their stuff. No problems so far here.
Thanks for your point of view
Just purchased this drill. I hope it's as good as you say it is.
Truly is a quality tool for a reasonable price.
I've liked my Bauer stuff, and have most of the 20v tools. I've liked them all mostly. Looking forward to these brushless line tools that they have been releasing. Recently I got the 20v oscillating tool, and have been pretty impressed.
Definitely. Pretty good stuff. Ready for some Brushless.
I just bought the brushless impact driver a week or so ago and have used it a few times. It is absolutely amazing! All the power you could ever need in an impact driver and it has 3 speeds and upgraded front facing led lights that are super bright. Well worth the 49 bucks paid for it
Oh one more thing it is powerful enough to rip lug nuts off my suv torqued to 140ft/lbs
I love how you posted this right after the other trio review when one of the comments was hating on hammer drills haha. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Geoffrey, been super backed up with comments. Hope you are having a good holiday season my friend.
My wife's classroom has concrete walls - I bought one of these specifically so I could hang things in her classroom - works just fine with masonry bits and used in the hammer mode.
Funny. Believe it or not I’m an upper elementary teacher in my day job and have literally used for just that.
I tried to use mine in hammer mode in some concrete with a fair amount of aggerate concrete with stones. It may have been the bits, but it wasn't enough hammer drill for concrete with a lot of rock in it. But for cinder block, bricks and concrete without a lot of rocks it is probably fine.
Forgot Ryobi buy Bauer
If your doing all this building with a bauer drill, then this should be no problem for my small DIY repairs
I have used this same exact drill to drill through really thick steel oil pipe posts for fencing and it's a tough job and takes a while but this drill has got the job done for me very well, it helps to use some of the bigger batteries so your battery don't run out on you and to use strong cobalt metal drill bits because otherwise the titanium or the black oxide can and have broke on me and the cobalt can snap on you also but it holds up better but this drill has been great for me so far and I've used it a lot, I'm curious how the 20v brushless hammer drill driver from Hercules is in comparison but I haven't got any of the Hercules stuff as of yet and I'm not sure if I will or not because Bauer has been good to me even though people consider it not really a top of the line brand but I think for me just at home using it occasionally and sometimes a lot has been pretty good.
I won’t use it too much but it seems like these are pretty good
Bauer is really good for doing basic and maybe some intermediate things, its not the BEST but forsure not the worst especially if your on a budget.
Have you bought the brushless Bauer drill driver yet? I don't believe they have a brushless hammer drill driver from Bauer in 20 V yet but they do with Hercules but I haven't gotten any Hercules tools as of yet and I'm contemplating on if I should or not because I have a lot of the Bauer 20v already along with a lot of their batteries and chargers but if I do get any Hercules 20v tools most likely their 20 V brushless hammer drill driver will probably be the first one that I get.
They just came out with a brushless hammer drill
Is it brushless
I have trouble with my chuck staying tight when I drill. Used the hammer part today and it kept coming loose drilling for small tap on screws. Would like to change the chuck
I’ve had that issue on my Milwaukee drills. I feel like it’s not too unheard of with the keyless chucks.
I got one of these drills and the bolt that holds the chuck on the drill broke off with him the first use I'm not exactly sure why it was not something that I did and what I was doing was not heavy work
Weird. I haven't really had any issue like that.
How much torque does it have on the 1 through 21 settings? It’s supposed to have a max 37 ft lbs but idk. Can’t find any info on it within the instruction manual.
Do you find the hammer drill is better/more powerful than the standard drill?
I haven’t really paid attention. I can’t say for sure.
Good tools for the price, Not pro grade but work great for me, I have both Bauer and Hercules tools and the Hercules are better but I still reach for my Bauer tools more than my Hercules.
I LOVE mine!! I will say get the 5.0 mAh battery.
Definitely!
Does your Bauer Drill make a grinding noise in speed position 2 when the drill is slowing down?
I think I know what you’re talking about and I think it’s just a brake.
My Mikita does that since new. Still works fine 7 or 8 years later.
It's normal.
Is bauer better then Ryobi i looking get bauer tools
Roughly the same quality with less expensive batteries and tools.
@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects that goes for black decker hyper tough
I have 20 v 1/2" drill. It does not have a chuck rather a 1/2" drive male socket receptacle? Is there a way to make it versatile? Thanks, Steve
Sounds like you have an impact wrench?
What’s the 1 and 2 switch on top of the drill. I’ve been having it for a while but I just noticed it.
It’s a speed switch. 1 is slow. 2 is fast.
@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects I didn’t know that, thank you!! Also, In which situations would those setting apply?
@@Gottacacheemalll use the fast speed (2) for drilling, with the chuck set to the drill icon... select #1, slow speed when using screw driver bits, also set the clutch to an appropriate torque number so you don't over-tighten or strip any screws or bolts. hope that helps
Won’t even take a lug nut off. I have it on hammer setting and clutch slip on 1 and it won’t even activate the hammer function.
It’s not made to take a jug nut off. The hammer function is drilling into concrete, not an impact wrench. Clutch setting 1 is the weakest clutch setting too. Unless you just a troll, I’d invite you to really go read the entire users manual.
@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects why would my comment be a troll.
@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects I really bought It thinking the hammer function was for impact type.
Ok ok. I see that. No for lug nuts you need an impact wrench. The 1/2” gun with a 3.0 ah battery would serve you best.
Troll?
Bauer is cheaper craftsman Milwaukee dewalt
Wow it says hammer drill in the title but you have no experience using it. Might want to do that before the review pfff 😒
He expressly mentioned that he hadn't used the hammer drill function but since the tool IS a hammer drill the title is valid.
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