HF Hammer Drill???
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HF Hammer Drill???
So I am mounting my compressor to my garage floor and I need to drill 4 holes into it for anchors. I thought my rather potent 3/8 drill and a masonry bit would get it done.....yeah right. The floor is laughing at me, so I'm thinking a hammer drill would work much better. I don't know if I'll ever have the need for a hammer drill again so I thought about buying one from HF, anybody have any experience with them?
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2nd the renting of one. Especially since most places rent ones like Hilti. You might have to buy the bit, but it will still probably wind up being cheaper than a HF hammer drill. But I dont especially trust HF electric tools much like drills and saws.
But then here is another option for you. If your compressor came on a skid, leave it on it. If not, maybe you can find a decent skid for free or next to nothing, I would use that. I have helped install 4 compressors like that, and not one of them moves, plus it helps dampen the vibration noise to the floor.
But then here is another option for you. If your compressor came on a skid, leave it on it. If not, maybe you can find a decent skid for free or next to nothing, I would use that. I have helped install 4 compressors like that, and not one of them moves, plus it helps dampen the vibration noise to the floor.
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2nd the renting of one. Especially since most places rent ones like Hilti. You might have to buy the bit, but it will still probably wind up being cheaper than a HF hammer drill. But I dont especially trust HF electric tools much like drills and saws.
But then here is another option for you. If your compressor came on a skid, leave it on it. If not, maybe you can find a decent skid for free or next to nothing, I would use that. I have helped install 4 compressors like that, and not one of them moves, plus it helps dampen the vibration noise to the floor.
But then here is another option for you. If your compressor came on a skid, leave it on it. If not, maybe you can find a decent skid for free or next to nothing, I would use that. I have helped install 4 compressors like that, and not one of them moves, plus it helps dampen the vibration noise to the floor.
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Thanks thats what I wanted to know.
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I bought a 3/8s, all-plastic Makita a few years--maybe 10 years ago. Don't use it a lot, but man, it goes into concrete like wood, and stucco like butter. A worthy addition to the tool shed methinks. 3/8" or 1/2" holes are child's play.
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bought a HF in the plastic kit box, it has the sds chuck and drills/chisels even extra brushes for the motor, looks like a Bosch copy
was on special for $69 about 4 years ago
drilled 25/30 1" holes 6" deep
it worked great
it's sitting on the shelf in the shop, haven't used it since
I'd buy it
was on special for $69 about 4 years ago
drilled 25/30 1" holes 6" deep
it worked great
it's sitting on the shelf in the shop, haven't used it since
I'd buy it
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