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Im after an sds drill bit of chiseling to do and a few holes all the way through the outside walls. So perfect time for an sds drill i thought
Spotted the dewalt one dch033 with 2x4ah batteries for 199. I have a dewalt drill already so can do with the batteries but is it worth it?
should i look at a different one? did notice thats its been superceded by the dch133 with an extra .6 joules of impact energy but obviously its more money
Spotted the dewalt one dch033 with 2x4ah batteries for 199. I have a dewalt drill already so can do with the batteries but is it worth it?
should i look at a different one? did notice thats its been superceded by the dch133 with an extra .6 joules of impact energy but obviously its more money
Edited by Trustmeimadoctor on Sunday 19th May 09:21
If you already have DeWalt batteries and they look to be compatible the newer model is here, sans batteries Dewalt drill thingy If you have a lot of chiseling to do and the holes through your walls are over 10mm, I'd be looking at a corded option.
Unless you're going to use it lots, go with a corded cheap one.
something like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-6-3kg-c...
something like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-6-3kg-c...
megaphone said:
Unless you're going to use it lots, go with a corded cheap one.
something like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-6-3kg-c...
I have one of these.it gets fairly heavy use. Be aware it is heavy. I was using mine for some core drilling. With an extension and core drill attached,I could barely lift it up. I am rather weak. Been using mine last week to remove some tiles,horrible job made easy.something like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-6-3kg-c...
The only thing that would improve it? If it was cordless.
Trustmeimadoctor said:
at the moment only wanting to do light weight block. And a bit of work up a ladder 6.3kg might be a bit heavy
Go for a lighter one then. Unless you're going to use it a lot it does not make sense to me to spend out on a cordless that's going to sit around unused. I’ve a work provided Dewalt 253 with the 4AH batts it’s a great drill that I use daily for 20mm holes though usually double brick walls.
It’s great, never labours and isn’t too heavy
I also have a combi drill with hammer function and I find that fine for getting though most breeze block
It’s great, never labours and isn’t too heavy
I also have a combi drill with hammer function and I find that fine for getting though most breeze block
I got this the other day, it's good https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dhr202z-2-9kg-18...
also got a titan one which is good but heavy
also got a titan one which is good but heavy
V8RX7 said:
Depends if you need the batteries !
If you do it's a relatively cheap drill.
If you don't I'd buy corded - I bought the Hitachi for £69 which had better spec than the equivilent dewalt, bosch and makita
Yeah only small 1.4ah at the moment. Also wanting the impact gun too so might be worth it for batteriesIf you do it's a relatively cheap drill.
If you don't I'd buy corded - I bought the Hitachi for £69 which had better spec than the equivilent dewalt, bosch and makita
Angpozzuto said:
Also bear in mind that a cordless tool will be heavier than the corded equivalent
This exactly I have both, battery Hilti SDS for occasional works and a 110v Hilti SDS for extended use jobs. Hilti also do a fantastic dust extractor too, none of its cheap but amazing tools.
jas xjr said:
megaphone said:
Unless you're going to use it lots, go with a corded cheap one.
something like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-6-3kg-c...
I have one of these.it gets fairly heavy use. Be aware it is heavy. I was using mine for some core drilling. With an extension and core drill attached,I could barely lift it up. I am rather weak. Been using mine last week to remove some tiles,horrible job made easy.something like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-6-3kg-c...
The only thing that would improve it? If it was cordless.
markcoznottz said:
Using it on its side the weight is working against you, using a diamond core bit a smaller drill may be better. What that drill is superb for is drilling holes into the ground for rawbolts etc, the weight and hammer action make mincemeat of tough old concrete. I've got a smaller one I bought years ago and use the spike for driving through bricks to fit air bricks etc, the flat attachment for old tiles etc. For the price a no brainer.
The Titan is a beast but well worth it. I've used it for home DIY channelling 6ft long in floor concrete for waste and water when doing my kitchen. Coring through 2 layers of brickwork a couple of times. It hasn't missed a beat and just hugs along.For the price it's a steal.
Yeah, I have the big one:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-6-3kg-c...
It's bloody superb!
With a 7mm bit drilling rawlplug holes is laughably fast.
Drilling a 110mm hole through two brick walls was a piece of cake, as was attaching the chisel bit to remove the core centres.
Drilling nearly 1m long 22mm holes through walls is dead easy.
It's a great bit of kit. It is indeed heavy. It makes a LOT of brick dust!
I think, specific products aside, going from hammer action to SDS is night and day!
https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-6-3kg-c...
It's bloody superb!
With a 7mm bit drilling rawlplug holes is laughably fast.
Drilling a 110mm hole through two brick walls was a piece of cake, as was attaching the chisel bit to remove the core centres.
Drilling nearly 1m long 22mm holes through walls is dead easy.
It's a great bit of kit. It is indeed heavy. It makes a LOT of brick dust!
I think, specific products aside, going from hammer action to SDS is night and day!
I had the cheapo B&Q one, worked well for years. Although it had bit of float in the chuck so sometimes the holes were bigger than you wanted. I used the chisel to get some concreted fence posts out.
Seem to recall if you are looking for a cheap one you must check that it has a clutch. SDS drill bits are locked in place so the bit wont slip, if it binds it will rotate the whole unit violently.
Seem to recall if you are looking for a cheap one you must check that it has a clutch. SDS drill bits are locked in place so the bit wont slip, if it binds it will rotate the whole unit violently.
I have a small corded one, it threatens to knock the wall down every time I use it. I rarely use it for drilling holes because a normal corded hammer drill can do that without destroying everything.
My Dad has a big one, if you want to knock something down it's great, if you want to drill a hole you need something else.
I bought mine a few years ago, can you get one that lets you turn the hammer action down now?
My Dad has a big one, if you want to knock something down it's great, if you want to drill a hole you need something else.
I bought mine a few years ago, can you get one that lets you turn the hammer action down now?
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