Bosch has had some of the most popular SDS-Max and Spline rotary hammers on the market for decades. In the entry level “1-9/16” rotary hammer category the SDS-Max 11240 ($389) and Spline 11247 ($389) have been very dominant performers for basic units without extra features like anti-vibration technology. As these Bosch models have become older however competitors have launched new …
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3 New Milwaukee SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drills
We got our first look at some of the new hammers at the Milwaukee 2010 STAFDA Booth Visit back in November. Now we are finally getting our first real info on the 3 that will launch first. It looks like they are starting with the smallest in the lineup but these new hammers look to offer some very nice features …
Read MoreMilwaukee M28 Hammer Drill 0726-22 vs M18 Hammer Drill
Just before the end of the year Milwaukee Tool released the first wave of their brand new M28 Hammer Drill 0726-22 ($419, Ohio Power Tool). The new drill sports an impressive 750 in.lbs torque more than any other hammer drill of its kind in 18V-36V range. It also slimmed down in size to about the same size as the new …
Read MoreConcrete Anchor Driving Kit – (Day 3) 12 Days of Bits & Blades
When it comes to driving Tappers into concrete you are going to need several accessories and may even be using several tools. First you need to use a carbide bit and a rotary hammer to drill the right size hole in the concrete. Second you need to switch to drill mode (or seperate drill) and use a different bit to anchor the Tapper screws. Today’s …
Read MoreDrill vs Impact Driver vs Hammer Drill vs Rotary Hammer Drill
Potato patato what’s the different right? Well depending on the tool and what job you want to do there is going to be a lot of difference among these tools. We’ll go over some of the basics of how the different tools operate and some of the most common jobs for each. Hopefully we can clear up any confusion that …
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