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September 02, 2021, 05:28 PM
Bulldog7972
Hammer drills
Can anyone make a recommendation for a good one? Doesn’t have to be the best as I will probably only use it occasionally.
September 02, 2021, 05:34 PM
ridewv
IMO good: Porta Cable. Best: DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch. Makita is probably in between.


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September 02, 2021, 05:47 PM
mrw
Bosch or Milwaukee. Northern Tool has thm for under $200.


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September 02, 2021, 05:55 PM
nhtagmember
I picked up a DeWalt not long ago and it works like a charm
September 02, 2021, 05:59 PM
james_1234
Bosch Bulldog is almost as good as a Hilti that cost 10x as much.
September 02, 2021, 06:01 PM
Patrick-SP2022
What are you working on?
A rotary hammer may be a better choice depending on your needs.




September 02, 2021, 06:07 PM
Skins2881
I've owned ones from $129 to $1,000+, what are you using it for?



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September 02, 2021, 06:12 PM
snidera
quote:
Originally posted by Patrick-SP2022:
What are you working on?
A rotary hammer may be a better choice depending on your needs.


This. I have 2 hammer drills (corded & cordless) I wish I had 0 + a rotary.
September 02, 2021, 06:35 PM
ulsterman
Go to a pawn shop and find one for pennies on the dollar.
September 02, 2021, 06:48 PM
Bulldog7972
I’m using it to drill into brick to attach a bracket
September 02, 2021, 07:21 PM
saigonsmuggler
I use Ridgid tools from Home Depot with lifetime warranty. All have been solid for me, including hammer drill which I use to drill concrete slab for safe and gazebo, sharpen my mower blades etc.

Also have a corded DeWalt. Solid as well.
September 02, 2021, 07:31 PM
smithbc
Just rent one. Plus. if you rent it, it will probably come with bits that you need.
September 02, 2021, 08:06 PM
Minnow
Bosch factory refurbished can save some money. It has the full warranty. I bought one, you could not tell the difference between it and a brand new one.




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September 02, 2021, 08:14 PM
YellowJacket
I have an old cordless Dewalt that does great in brick and cmu.



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September 02, 2021, 08:15 PM
kkina
Who else thought this thread was going to be about double-taps? Big Grin



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September 02, 2021, 08:37 PM
PeteF
You didnt say wheter you wanted/needed a corded drill.
The corded ones are much more powerful.
For drilling a couple of holes into brick, any will do.
Pretty much the more you spend the better the tool.
But if brick is the extent, go cheap with a HF corded with a masonary bit.
September 02, 2021, 08:45 PM
OKCGene
Check your local Home Depot, many rent tools.
September 02, 2021, 08:58 PM
will347wax
I have Dewalt batteries so I always buy Dewalt tools. If I could start all over I’d go Milwaukee.

I just purchased a Dewalt 20 volt hammer drill last week. I typically just buy them tool only without the battery to save a little. I’m just a diyer and I have plenty of batteries.
September 02, 2021, 09:15 PM
Bulldog7972
Thanks all for the advice.
September 02, 2021, 09:25 PM
Speedbird
It's been a LONG time, but wasn't Hilti the industry standard for this?



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