After seeing this review, I bought one (plumber) and it's a great machine. Loads of power for larger holes and breaking, the 70% reduction switch is fantastic because you can use smaller sds drill bits without bending them. The extra standard chuck is handy too. This is the only drill I use now, it does everything I need. I'd recommend this drill because it's well made and very nice to use, not heavy or awkward and very fast charger.
Thanks for another great example of experience demonstrating tools, I have had my 240 volt Bosch elector pneumatic impact drills since they first came on the market here in Australia when everyone thought AEG hammer drills and alike were the best thing since sliced bread but unlike me the drill is still going strong. I just wonder if those batteries would still be available in another 25 years because if the drill is as good as the one I have it be a pity to have to throw it away when it still works well. Thanks again for your time and sharing your experience and opinion. On another note Tools I have ordered from Toolstop arrive quicker from England to Australia (3 days) than tools ordered from interstate that can take considerably longer.
Hey Roger, thanks for this great video! You explained everything with attention to details and just being yourself. With no demagogy and being honest...I do love your videos, I really do! Please keep spreading knowledge to us. Be safe! Thanks Ben
This is a fantastic drill but does have it problems. I've got several of these and although they perform well am constantly returning them for repair. I must say they are worked hard every day, but let's be honest you dont buy a drill like this to sit in the garage. I've found the main issue is the batteries going faulty, and you dont get 3 years on the battery. These are not cheap either and I've got 7 faulty ones. If you do buy one make sure you keep a good record of paperwork and serial numbers of replaced items of old and new. You have to prove replaced items are in warranty not them. The other issue is where the connection between the battery and tool is made. It wears quickly. They do replace this but after being changed before and if the tools is in the 3rd year of warranty, they say its wear and tear. This is just my experience.
I can agree about the battery going bad, at the second recharge itself the battery charger had the red light blinking which as per manual shows that battery is bad. the charger I have is made in China and the battery is made in Poland. the drill machine is made in Germany
Nice video , nice drill . i bought the predecessor to this model about 5 years ago and it is a fantastic drill that i use daily for general work and i have only just had new brushes fitted . I will definitely get this new model in the near future as i think that bosch do make very good hammer drills and have a good reputation in the construction industry , cheers
I'm into getting one of this hammer drills at any time soon, but the 36v platform would be new for me, D'like to see how the 36v circular saw performs as well
Jes, I still don't know what to do my current Bosch is 12 years old and pretty heavy, 5.5 is what I usually use but like being able put a mtr bit on for once offs for alarm cables etc, thanks for your reply.
Hi Roger Thanks for taking the time to produce another cracking video. Do BOSCH make absolutely brilliant cordless hammer drills? Yes they do I bought mine back in 1995 ish! BOSCH GBH 24 VRE And it’s still working just!! I say that because I’m struggling to find batteries for it! There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the Drill it’s the power supply I bought a brand New HITACHI 24V Cordless and compared to the BOSCH it doesn’t cut the mustard I used to in stall winter covers for private swimming pools and the BOSCH drilled and still drills through anything so could you have a word with your friends at BOSCH and ask them where I can purchase their batteries for a GBH 24 VRE Thanks again Roger great work well done
You are right. Bosch DID make the best hammer drills in Switzerland in 1995 and your 24v is probably the best. Lubricated with right grease it draws 2A without load. The wobble arm hammer drills draw at least 6A without load. The wobble arm mechanism is a part of planned obsolescence business model. The ball bearing cage has a limited life under bending stress. To save your drill just buy 20 white sub-C NIMH cells (nominal 6AH) from the makers of everything and don't be afraid to solder.
Cheers for the useful and informative video Roger; recently sent my Compact 36V back under warranty as I feared rugged use had exceeded its abilities so bought this one instead; it's a monster, and hopefully fit for purpose (cave digging!). Will find out soon enough. Bosch have a great reputation amongst contemporaries for this kind of application, but it's super-hard on the gear as the conditions can often be appalling.
+Our Build Someone once told me that I would be better off and make more money if I turned down half of all the jobs I do. It took me years to understand that he was right.
Roger, I've just bought the GBH 2000 SDS and cant fault it! Thanks for the info on lubricating the tool. (!) My question is; will pretty much any silicoln lube do the job, or does it have to be by Bosch to stay in warranty? Cheers mate!
+Dave Roberts Hi Dave That is good to know. Any silicone lube will do it but they advise against mineral grease. I don't think that the grease would harm the chuck but it might attack the rubber shroud that keeps the grit out. I should have mentioned that you need to wipe the SDS bits before putting them in to remove grit or wipe them when you take them out.
How the drill works in hammer mode the bit does NOT slide in and out. There is an anvil that strikes the bit and hence the hammer portion. There is no "sliding in and out" The portion of the chuck in rear gets striked.
@@SkillBuilder The Rotary Hammer Mechanism While a hammer drill “vibrates” its way into the surface, a rotary hammer pounds away with a whole lot more force. Rotary hammers use a drive piston that exerts air pressure to a flying piston. That drives the bit forward quickly even as the electric motor spins the bit rotationally.Jan 26, 2021
ive got a 36v makita dual 18v, unreal battery drills now. its strange how some tools are still brushed. think brushes still give better torque. not sure.
+VENTS ??? Brushless motors in a drill are still DC in a cordless tool. I am not aware of any lower torque abilities with a brushless motor and even if that were the case, that is not an issue because of the following. Brushless motors have higher rpms. Many times in tools, the motor is geared down to create the necessary torque anyway. You can deliver torque by using higher rpm/lower torque and gearing it down to normal rpm/higher torque. Delivering torque via gearing and higher rpm rather than all out torque directly at a lower speed for the motor is most often more efficient and less stressful on the motor for its longevity and reliability. You can also make the motor smaller and lighter without sacrificing reliability and even with the gearing (if it was added), still achieve a lighter tool. Most often cordless drills have gearing to begin with for your 2 speeds anyway and many other tools have gearing regardless as well to take any kind of motors rpm and change it for a reciprocating motion or some other kind of action . So you are just adjusting the existing gearing ratios which adds nothing to the tools existing design to account for the higher rpm brushless lets say rather than a brushed. Think about riding a bicycle and would you rather ride in a lower gear and spin your legs more quickly with less force, or stay in a higher gear, and have to pedal with lots of force more slowly. (remember you are the motor).
Brushelss DC: Its DC from the batteries yes but an inverter chops it up and makes AC to drive the motor en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brushless_DC_electric_motor As much as I love my corded Bosch SDS drill, I am tending to the Makita for cordless SDS since i have some of their other cordless tools, just really for the sake of dealing with one charger and battery type I am very happy with Makita power tools as well, real work horses
@@SkillBuilder I just purchased the GBH 36 V-LI Plus (brand new) and the charger is not even coming on. I tried it on several different mains sockets but still no result, can you offer any advice other than returning the goods?
@@QamarHussain-w8s I can agree about the battery going bad, at the second recharge itself the battery charger had the red light blinking which as per manual shows that battery is bad. the charger I have is made in China and the battery is made in Poland. the drill machine is made in Germany
Hmmmm,this one looks cool.I got GBH 18V-EC. GBH 18V-EC Is a light machine,i can hanging it on my pants and esay to monkey around. GBH 36 VF-LI looks heavy,if i hanging it on my pants,that thing might pull my pants off,shit......haha :D
+Zhen Lin CHN Yes it would pull your trousers down for sure, hence no belt hook. Time to get yourself a little assistant who stands beside you all day long just to hold your tools. I hear you can get them on the internet but I am not sure of the model number.
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I would say that it is value. That is partly to do with it being a cheaper brushed motor. I have tried it up against the Milwaukee 18 volt fuel and you get more punch from doubling the voltage. It depends whether you need a cordless hammer. A cheaper option is to plug it in.
i still have the older version of the GBH36 its about 7 years old still going strong, changed the brushes once, and i use it to core out boiler flues just start the hole off then stitch it with 10mm holes then core it out it fly's through no messing with leads, i have been told that the motors on the new modules are not as good
There should be no reason why you have to use a brushed vs a brushless motor. They both spin, have torque etc, but they may vary in rpm, torque and efficiency. Of course a brushless will excel in everything. Probably what happened is that bosch wanted to do things in a certain way and they could not get a brushless motor that spec'd out the way they wanted or for the price they wanted it. They are just making an excuse and trying to save face. From what I have found out, many companies buy their motors from someone else, so if they could not get what they wanted, they could not make it either. However, Milwaukee is one of the few companies that not only makes their own batteries, but their own motors and does what ever they need to to achieve they goals. Milwaukee has a sds max 18v which has a 1 9/16 capacity, is brushless, will chisel for 20 minutes straight (9ah) and drills faster than a comparable corded drill. Much more powerful than this Bosch model. Trust me, Bosch is good, I have had their rotary hammers before, but Milwaukee is setting the bar far higher than most and will continue to. I currently have 2 corded hiltis and if I buy cordless, I will go Milwaukee. Yes the Milwaukee cordless is actually better than the Hiltis.
+Ari P Hi Ari We have tested the new Milwaukee SDS max against the Bosch corded and Bosch won by a small margin on speed. That was 32mm into concrete kerb stone. We also ran the SDS plus machines up against each other. We will put that test up soon. We also ran this machine up against the 18 volt Fuel
*Works great **MyBest.Tools** tons of power, breaking up 4" thick concrete fairly easily.*
Great review as usual. I don't think there is anyone else that can take site knowledge and make it so accessible as these reviews.
+Yer Man Thank you sir . You made my day.
After seeing this review, I bought one (plumber) and it's a great machine. Loads of power for larger holes and breaking, the 70% reduction switch is fantastic because you can use smaller sds drill bits without bending them. The extra standard chuck is handy too. This is the only drill I use now, it does everything I need. I'd recommend this drill because it's well made and very nice to use, not heavy or awkward and very fast charger.
Very pleased to hear that it worked out. Bosch seem to be good at SDS hammers but they did invent it.
I bought the first 36v rotary hammer drill Bosch bought out still got it till this day and never given me problems
+momeza12 Thank you. Good to know for people considering buying this.
+Skill Builder Enjoy watching your videos, always looking forward for the next one
Thanks for another great example of experience demonstrating tools, I have had my 240 volt Bosch elector pneumatic impact drills since they first came on the market here in Australia when everyone thought AEG hammer drills and alike were the best thing since sliced bread but unlike me the drill is still going strong. I just wonder if those batteries would still be available in another 25 years because if the drill is as good as the one I have it be a pity to have to throw it away when it still works well. Thanks again for your time and sharing your experience and opinion. On another note Tools I have ordered from Toolstop arrive quicker from England to Australia (3 days) than tools ordered from interstate that can take considerably longer.
Hey Roger, thanks for this great video! You explained everything with attention to details and just being yourself.
With no demagogy and being honest...I do love your videos, I really do! Please keep spreading knowledge to us.
Be safe! Thanks Ben
Thank you Ben. We have some more tool tests lined up.
+Skill Builder Cheers! I would like to see a in depth rotary hammers comparison If possible.
This is a fantastic drill but does have it problems. I've got several of these and although they perform well am constantly returning them for repair. I must say they are worked hard every day, but let's be honest you dont buy a drill like this to sit in the garage. I've found the main issue is the batteries going faulty, and you dont get 3 years on the battery. These are not cheap either and I've got 7 faulty ones. If you do buy one make sure you keep a good record of paperwork and serial numbers of replaced items of old and new. You have to prove replaced items are in warranty not them. The other issue is where the connection between the battery and tool is made. It wears quickly. They do replace this but after being changed before and if the tools is in the 3rd year of warranty, they say its wear and tear. This is just my experience.
it depend the manufacturer origin, i prefer made in germany, but it limited here.
I can agree about the battery going bad, at the second recharge itself the battery charger had the red light blinking which as per manual shows that battery is bad. the charger I have is made in China and the battery is made in Poland. the drill machine is made in Germany
Nice video , nice drill . i bought the predecessor to this model about 5 years ago and it is a fantastic drill that i use daily for general work and i have only just had new brushes fitted .
I will definitely get this new model in the near future as i think that bosch do make very good hammer drills and have a good reputation in the construction industry , cheers
+yensabi
Thank you, Good to hear from a long-term Bosch user.
Good demo roger my old hilti 36 cordless has packed up might switch to Bosch as am finding hilti are not what they used to be cheers mate
I'm into getting one of this hammer drills at any time soon, but the 36v platform would be new for me, D'like to see how the 36v circular saw performs as well
Jes, I still don't know what to do my current Bosch is 12 years old and pretty heavy, 5.5 is what I usually use but like being able put a mtr bit on for once offs for alarm cables etc, thanks for your reply.
Hi Roger
Thanks for taking the time to produce another cracking video. Do BOSCH make absolutely brilliant cordless hammer drills? Yes they do I bought mine back in 1995 ish!
BOSCH GBH 24 VRE
And it’s still working just!! I say that because I’m struggling to find batteries for it! There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the Drill it’s the power supply I bought a brand New HITACHI 24V Cordless and compared to the BOSCH it doesn’t cut the mustard I used to in stall winter covers for private swimming pools and the BOSCH drilled and still drills through anything so could you have a word with your friends at BOSCH and ask them where I can purchase their batteries for a
GBH 24 VRE
Thanks again Roger great work well done
You are right. Bosch DID make the best hammer drills in Switzerland in 1995 and your 24v is probably the best. Lubricated with right grease it draws 2A without load. The wobble arm hammer drills draw at least 6A without load. The wobble arm mechanism is a part of planned obsolescence business model. The ball bearing cage has a limited life under bending stress.
To save your drill just buy 20 white sub-C NIMH cells (nominal 6AH) from the makers of everything and don't be afraid to solder.
Cheers for the useful and informative video Roger; recently sent my Compact 36V back under warranty as I feared rugged use had exceeded its abilities so bought this one instead; it's a monster, and hopefully fit for purpose (cave digging!). Will find out soon enough. Bosch have a great reputation amongst contemporaries for this kind of application, but it's super-hard on the gear as the conditions can often be appalling.
Chrispy B did you like the drill? Any problems
Good review, thanks Roger.
+Our Build Thanks mate. You guys seem busy down there with your channel. Are you getting plenty of work?
+Skill Builder To much at times mate, I have to learn to start saying no :)
+Our Build
Someone once told me that I would be better off and make more money if I turned down half of all the jobs I do. It took me years to understand that he was right.
+Skill Builder , A very wise man! Take care mate.
you are great mate, a great review, i learned a lot of new thing from this video
You should do a review of the de Walt 54 volt range
I want to buy the charger for this machine, I have one, but unfortunately, i dont find the charger from our marketing
Roger, I've just bought the GBH 2000 SDS and cant fault it! Thanks for the info on lubricating the tool. (!) My question is; will pretty much any silicoln lube do the job, or does it have to be by Bosch to stay in warranty?
Cheers mate!
+Dave Roberts
Hi Dave That is good to know.
Any silicone lube will do it but they advise against mineral grease. I don't think that the grease would harm the chuck but it might attack the rubber shroud that keeps the grit out. I should have mentioned that you need to wipe the SDS bits before putting them in to remove grit or wipe them when you take them out.
Is there a very big difference power wise between this and the compact version
+county582
Yes it comes through in the impact joules and in the drilling capacity. The advantage of the compact comes when drilling overhead.
That 3rd position on the dial is so you can rotate the chisel bit in to what position you want ,with out having to take the bit out ??
+YENDORCARLOS
Good point, I have seen it on other machines but failed to spot it. I will put a note up now.
Great video, will be buying one of these thanks to your video.
Thanks John Glad it helped
How the drill works in hammer mode the bit does NOT slide in and out. There is an anvil that strikes the bit and hence the hammer portion. There is no "sliding in and out" The portion of the chuck in rear gets striked.
You are completely wrong. Do some research
@@SkillBuilder The Rotary Hammer Mechanism
While a hammer drill “vibrates” its way into the surface, a rotary hammer pounds away with a whole lot more force. Rotary hammers use a drive piston that exerts air pressure to a flying piston. That drives the bit forward quickly even as the electric motor spins the bit rotationally.Jan 26, 2021
Is it ok to use clear silicone to lubricate the sds bits?
+Bill Dee Not silicone sealant it has to be the silicone grease which doesn't set. I might add that in a note. Get it from a plumber's merchant
Any problems with the electronic etc ..
ive got a 36v makita dual 18v, unreal battery drills now. its strange how some tools are still brushed. think brushes still give better torque. not sure.
+VENTS
I have heard the same thing. I don't know if the AC and the DC changes that. DC is more efficient. To be honest that is getting over my head.
+VENTS ??? Brushless motors in a drill are still DC in a cordless tool. I am not aware of any lower torque abilities with a brushless motor and even if that were the case, that is not an issue because of the following. Brushless motors have higher rpms. Many times in tools, the motor is geared down to create the necessary torque anyway. You can deliver torque by using higher rpm/lower torque and gearing it down to normal rpm/higher torque. Delivering torque via gearing and higher rpm rather than all out torque directly at a lower speed for the motor is most often more efficient and less stressful on the motor for its longevity and reliability. You can also make the motor smaller and lighter without sacrificing reliability and even with the gearing (if it was added), still achieve a lighter tool. Most often cordless drills have gearing to begin with for your 2 speeds anyway and many other tools have gearing regardless as well to take any kind of motors rpm and change it for a reciprocating motion or some other kind of action . So you are just adjusting the existing gearing ratios which adds nothing to the tools existing design to account for the higher rpm brushless lets say rather than a brushed. Think about riding a bicycle and would you rather ride in a lower gear and spin your legs more quickly with less force, or stay in a higher gear, and have to pedal with lots of force more slowly. (remember you are the motor).
Brushelss DC: Its DC from the batteries yes but an inverter chops it up and makes AC to drive the motor en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brushless_DC_electric_motor
As much as I love my corded Bosch SDS drill, I am tending to the Makita for cordless SDS since i have some of their other cordless tools, just really for the sake of dealing with one charger and battery type I am very happy with Makita power tools as well, real work horses
Will the batteries charge from a standard domestic mains socket?
Yes the charger is 240 volt in and 36 out.
@@SkillBuilder I just purchased the GBH 36 V-LI Plus (brand new) and the charger is not even coming on. I tried it on several different mains sockets but still no result, can you offer any advice other than returning the goods?
Check the fuse
@@QamarHussain-w8s I can agree about the battery going bad, at the second recharge itself the battery charger had the red light blinking which as per manual shows that battery is bad. the charger I have is made in China and the battery is made in Poland. the drill machine is made in Germany
Good reviews
Your cool man, good stuff
+red stihl thank you for those words
What is the difference between the GBH V-LI plus and the GBH VF-LI plus?
+Alex Holmes VF-LI comes with keyless chuck, V-LI is just sds plus
Any idea if this is able to be used for chasing out walls and drilling core bits for extractor fans etc?
Thanks
You need a core drill to core 4" holes for extractor fans, this is an SDS drill, it can be used for chasing out walls though
Using this for 4 inch core holes will definitely end badly.
Hmmmm,this one looks cool.I got GBH 18V-EC.
GBH 18V-EC Is a light machine,i can hanging it on my pants and esay to monkey around.
GBH 36 VF-LI looks heavy,if i hanging it on my pants,that thing might pull my pants off,shit......haha :D
+Zhen Lin CHN Yes it would pull your trousers down for sure, hence no belt hook. Time to get yourself a little assistant who stands beside you all day long just to hold your tools. I hear you can get them on the internet but I am not sure of the model number.
How much? the drill
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Is the 36 volt line worth the money?
I would say that it is value. That is partly to do with it being a cheaper brushed motor. I have tried it up against the Milwaukee 18 volt fuel and you get more punch from doubling the voltage. It depends whether you need a cordless hammer. A cheaper option is to plug it in.
i still have the older version of the GBH36 its about 7 years old still going strong, changed the brushes once, and i use it to core out boiler flues just start the hole off then stitch it with 10mm holes then core it out it fly's through no messing with leads, i have been told that the motors on the new modules are not as good
There should be no reason why you have to use a brushed vs a brushless motor. They both spin, have torque etc, but they may vary in rpm, torque and efficiency. Of course a brushless will excel in everything. Probably what happened is that bosch wanted to do things in a certain way and they could not get a brushless motor that spec'd out the way they wanted or for the price they wanted it. They are just making an excuse and trying to save face. From what I have found out, many companies buy their motors from someone else, so if they could not get what they wanted, they could not make it either. However, Milwaukee is one of the few companies that not only makes their own batteries, but their own motors and does what ever they need to to achieve they goals. Milwaukee has a sds max 18v which has a 1 9/16 capacity, is brushless, will chisel for 20 minutes straight (9ah) and drills faster than a comparable corded drill. Much more powerful than this Bosch model. Trust me, Bosch is good, I have had their rotary hammers before, but Milwaukee is setting the bar far higher than most and will continue to. I currently have 2 corded hiltis and if I buy cordless, I will go Milwaukee. Yes the Milwaukee cordless is actually better than the Hiltis.
+Ari P
Hi Ari
We have tested the new Milwaukee SDS max against the Bosch corded and Bosch won by a small margin on speed. That was 32mm into concrete kerb stone. We also ran the SDS plus machines up against each other.
We will put that test up soon. We also ran this machine up against the 18 volt Fuel
@@SkillBuilder Hi, do you have the link for the two tests? Thank you!
wow 28mm..
+gpctrs jr
They say 28mm into concrete so maybe even more in softer brick. Not bad for cordless.
100% you go through it quicker haha
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