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I dicked around trying to drill holes in some old fireplace brick with a regular drill and masonary bit and just about ruined the job. This drill would have saved me 6 hrs. I ordered this Bosch drill after seeing a favorable review in a trade magazine I subscribe to. This is the right way to drill holes in cement or brick. of labor if I had it when I started the job. The price is good especially when compared to a few times renting one.
This one is very capable for all normal home building or remodeling tasks. Bricks in difficult starter positions, perhaps in the center of a wall, are best attacked by first drilling a series of 1/2-inch holes across the face of the brick. I love all of my Bosch tools, and this one is no exception. My favorite use is to remove bricks when masonry repair or a larger door or window need to be installed.The trick with brick removal is removing the first brick. Use proper eye protection, a dust mask, and clean the tool during and after use.Remember, also, if you need to do heavier work, rent or buy the appropriate larger tool. It will drill holes fast and install anchors in concrete or masonry in a few seconds. I do this by turning the tool to hammer function only, installing a 1-inch chisel bit, and applying the chisel to the brick.
It is very important to follow the maintenance procedures in the manual. There are larger, more powerful rotary hammers, of course. When the chisel bit is pressed against the brick, the brick turns into dust, but it is not thrown about as much as one might expect.This is a commercial-quality tool and will last a long time if it is maintained. It drills most concrete as if it is drilling butter. As soon as the bricks are no longer in compression, the bricks remove quickly. Remember, this tool works in a dusty environment. Bosch makes them, too.
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