Demolition hammer
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Demolition hammer
About yr. ago rented Makita 1500B, being somewhat light in the backside, found it tiring lugging 45 pounds around. Looking to purchase a used one that is comparable but lighter in weight, any suggestions on brand and model.
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Tell wife sounds like a great idea, unfortunately around here don't expect response from anyone unless it's free. Perhaps 'free demolition instructions, bring own sledgehammer'. From what I understand it takes so much CFM to operate the pnematic air hammers you need to rent one of those towable type compressors. Lately been many electric demolition hammers on Ebay, have to keep eye out for a good used.
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The Bosch one has about 15lbs on the Makita, it's freakin' heavy!
Yes, you need one of those big trailer compressors to run an air hammer, plus enough 3/4" hose to go from the compressor to the tool. Not cheap, but a bit lighter.
Yes, you need one of those big trailer compressors to run an air hammer, plus enough 3/4" hose to go from the compressor to the tool. Not cheap, but a bit lighter.
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Brousing couple tool supply outlets yesterday and sales person suggested the Hilti would be a good selection, said comparing hammers, Hilti would put same amount of work and weight considerably less. Hilti website pathetic as far as providing any info. but if understand correctly their heaviest model is the TE905 and weights around 25 lbs. The store had 2 model on display, the 70 lb Makita 1810 and comparing to the TE905 weight around 25 lbs, what a set up. Anyhow, will keep eye out, doubtful though, even used Hilti don't come cheap.
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The TE905 works real well, I've used one many times. If you have any heavy demo, like a big slab to remove, a bigger hammer will work better and faster.
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Have not had opportunity to look at the Makita 1304B, but appears to be good choice between not too light and heavy enough for moderate demolition.
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A backhoe mounted jackhammer made short work of some 12" thick concrete with a double mesh of #8 bar on about 8" centers the other day... It took longer to unload and load the machine than it did to break up the concrete tho.
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There is a South Bay tool rental company Dahl's Rental Equipment who post an online list of tools they intend, or are currently on sale. Did not see demolition hammer, certainly number of other tools like to add to my list. I'll continue to check their website, meantime will call other local Rental shops and see if they have anything. Appreciate the suggestion.
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Looking at couple of the rotary hammer drills 'Dahl's rental equipment' is currently selling, according to description they purchased the drill in 1994. Wow, that's a lot of hands that tool has passed thru., some of whom do not take the best care of rental equipment.
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Ended up purchasing Hitachi H65, made an offer could not refuse. Propably the one demo hammer checked into the least. O'well, if it last a couple weeks it will be cheaper than what rental shop wanted for couple days.
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