Bosch 11316EVS SDS-Max Demolition Hammer

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I've used it quite a bit over the past 4 years. We recently purchased a second home and I've been landscaping it and replacing 200ft of fence. Well worth the money, but I'd watch for it used on Craigslist since they are so durable. I bought this used off of craigslist for $200. I've got the spade bit and it makes a huge difference in how quickly I can dig holes.

It had some wear. Mostly to dig holes for fence posts. I had some concrete I had to demo for a gate that was busted. This puppy ate right through the old concrete.

The new one we just bought already has about 20 hours on it in two days, and ran flawlessly. We work on refractory (high temp insulating concrete) on commercial and industrial boilers and this hammer allows you to get into the smaller spaces and do some serious destruction on a tear out. My Dad's business has used this hammer for years (10+) and there really isn't anything else out there that compares to it. I bought one on amazon after the first one the company had finally kicked the bucket. I know it has an overheat sensor to prevent damage, but I've never seen one overheat.This is a great tool that just reeks with quality and I hope Bosch continues to make for years to come. I wouldn't doubt if it had over a thousand hours on it.

nothing wrong with this product. seems well built and reliable. for its size, it's fine. I just wish it hit a little harder, because it takes so long on some rocks.

I originally bought it because I needed to repair my very old foundations, and it was nearly impossible to dig through the very heavy clay and sandstone that my house is built on. It may take longer, but the light weight makes it much easier to use, especially when you are trying to break into something at an angle. I also own the larger yellow breaker hammer for the big concrete breakup jobs, but I still often end up reaching for this one. I have owned this hammer for several years now. This tool combined with the clay spade made digging the holes and trenches I needed possible. The ability to rotate the bit is also extremely useful when digging holes with the clay spade. It's small size relative to other brands made it much easier to use.

It works great for any job where you have to move the hammer around a lot as the weight doesn't fatigue the arms as heavier tools would yet it still packs a wallup. But it's perfect for breaking through walls and close-quarter work. It's a little short for pure vertical work unless you get a longer chisel - otherwise you are uncomfortably bent over a bit. I've used it to demolish a block wall, and break up cement sidewalk and stairs. I've used this tool for 9 months now and absolutely love it.

I find myself working on my knees a lot with it (my chisel has gotten pretty short now - time for a new one). It is one quality tool and built to work and last. It only hammers when there is pressure on the tip, which is nice. I can't over-emphasize how important it is that it's a light-weight hammer for lifting/horizontal work.The only problem I had was with the cord where it went in to the tool broke a wire inside but it was relatively easy to take it apart and shorten the cord. The only challenge was thick high-strength sidewalk (about 7 inches thick - don't ask me why) - it did it, just took a while.