would like some input on good rotohammer
saulgood
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Hey, can anyone recommend a good brand/ model rotohammer ? I’m going to be doing a fair amount of drilling 3/4″ and 1″ holes, both in brick and stone, and some of it on a ladder. But I’d like to buy something with decent power (rugged is good, too), so I don’t mind if it has a good heft, either. Anybody have a favorite? ….One to avoid?
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I've used bosch, cant remember exactly what model it is but I liked it.
Try the advanced search here and search hammer drill, a month or two ago there was a real good discussion on this, I'll try to look for it later and post it but I have to run now.
Go Bosch and check Ebay. I picked up a used one for $75.00 and paid $12.00 to have it shipped. Mine is a 1 1/8" max. bit side. Works as a drill, hammer/drill, or just as a hammer. Can't go wrong. Unless you get a lemon
Bosch Bulldog was the most popular the last time this came up. I have one at work and love it. For doing a lot of ladder and over your head work it is definatly the best IMHO. You miss 100% of the shots you never take." Wayne Greztky
I have a Hitachi spline drive rotary hammer (model 38y,or closte to that). Cost $400 , but couldn't be happier with it. Effortless drilling though stone and masonry , yet light enough to use over ou head for a while.
I have rented simular Bosh drills that work equally well , but their cost is a bit more.
http://www.us.hilti.com/holus/modules/prcat/prca_fuse.jsp?RANGE_OID=9611
My pick, Hilti TE15. Smaller hammers, or what is probably "commonly" available, starts getting taxed at 1/2", even some of the small SDS rigs. This will be fine over the inch diameter you mention. If you're not going to have it for more than a couple of days, go rent it. It's good stuff, but you pay a healthy amount for Hilti.
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