Bosch GBH 2-26 F Review

The Bosch Professional GBH 2-26 F Rotary Hammer is a multi-purpose tool which is ideal for drilling, hammer drilling and chiselling. It can be used on a whole host of material, including concrete, masonry, wood and metal. It comes with two chucks, namely a quick-change chuck and an SDS Plus quick-change chuck. One feature of interest is its depth stop function which lets you drill to an exact depth.

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The Bosch Professional GBH 2-26 F Rotary Hammer is a powerful tool. It has an 830W motor and achieves a maximum speed of 1300RPM. We like its rotation clutch control which stops the tool if the bit gets jammed inside any material. The tool is also compatible with dust attachments, therefore allowing you to work tidily. A whole range of accessories are included as standard. We list them below.

About Bosch

Bosch are a brand of home appliances, kitchen appliances, power tools, hand tools, landscaping machinery, and more. Their range includes drills, hammer drills, impact drivers, dust extractors, grinders, rotary hammers, routers, sanders and saws, to name a few. Bosch are reputable and are known for their long lasting products.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Suitability / Performance - The Bosch Professional GBH 2-26 F Rotary Hammer is suitable for a wide range of jobs, including drilling, hammer drilling and chiselling. It can be used on concrete, masonry, wood and metal. It comes with a quick-change chuck and an SDS Plus quick-change chuck. Bit changing doesn't require the use of tools or keys.
• Power - The tool is mains powered. It has an 830W motor which allows for a fast drilling rate and a high chisel removal rate. It reaches a maximum speed of 1300RPM.
• Depth Stop - A handy depth stop function lets you drill to an exact depth.
• Auxiliary Handle - The Bosch Professional GBH 2-26 F Rotary Hammer has an auxiliary handle for precise manoeuvring and comfortable gripping.
• Dust Attachments - The tool is compatible with various dust extractor attachments, letting you work cleanly.
• Rotation Clutch Control - Such a clutch automatically stops the drill if the bit gets stuck in the material. It protects both you and the drill from damage.
• Accessories - Included with the Bosch Professional GBH 2-26 F Rotary Hammer is an auxiliary handle, a carrying case, a 210mm depth stop, a machine cloth, a quick-change chuck, and an SDS Plus quick-change chuck.

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Summary

All in all, the Bosch Professional GBH 2-26 F Rotary Hammer is a well designed tool which has a number of useful functions and features. We particularly like the number of included accessories (including the 210mm depth stop, the auxiliary handle and the two chucks). We also like its compatibility with dust attachments, its rotation clutch control, and its high speed / fast removal rate. We rate the Bosch Professional GBH 2-26 F Rotary Hammer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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