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  1. David1977m

    Help picking a new SDS battery drill - Day 3

    Good morning I'm after a new battery operated SDS drill. I currently have a Bosch SDS hammer drill 240v that I bought 10-15 years ago for home use, however after being in Electrical vehicle engineering, I'm now doing L3 Electrical Installation and realised I'm going to need a battery SDS. I...
  2. R

    Today's equivalent of the Bosch 24v SDS +

    So back in the early around year 2000, I was a data networks installer and had a Bosch 24v SDS drill, it was awesome, did pretty everything I could though at it, from using 25mm bits through 40cm of concrete wall etc being in my hand all day while putting up trunking etc, then adding the chuck...
  3. timhoward

    Sharpening SDS drill bits -the Multi Sharp gadget.

    I can't find a previous thread on this topic, so here goes. There is one sort of house-brick that I dread encountering in my area - they are known as Ruabon Reds and they are extremely hard and unforgiving. After working a lot on two houses with these bricks the same week I've blunted almost...
  4. R

    Hilti TE4-A22 SDS for Sale

    I’m selling a Hilti TE4-A22 SDS on behalf of a family member. It comes with a 4.0 battery and charger. In excellent condition. Bought about 2 years ago but never used. In brand new condition. Collection from Liverpool or buyer pays postage. He’s asking £500 ono.
  5. mattg4321

    SDS drill sparking..

    As above, SDS drill sparking and intermittently down on power. Sparking between brushes and commutator. Brushes and springs seem ok, but have quite a curved surface at point of contact. Loads of meat left on brushes. Will changing brushes fix it or is it dead?!
  6. W

    Warranty on SDS?

    Hi guys. Bought a Bosch 18v SDS in Feb 21. I haven’t abused it at all, it’s in mint condition still really. Still have battery, box and charger but unfortunately the chuck has given up on me today and won’t lock in a drill bit. I purchased it from screwfix, anyone had any experiences similar and...
  7. Anthony Deakin

    Bosch or Dewalt SDS

    Hi all, can anyone recommend a good cordless sds. Budget is £200 Thank you
  8. R

    Long SDS bit storage

    How do you all store long (~300mm) SDS bits? I've been looking for a tool roll type thing but can't anything suitable.
  9. R

    Dewalt 4 Piece Drill Set - 18v Combi, SDS, Impact and Torch

    I thought I would list my Dewalt set on here. To see if I get any interest. It’s around 6 months old but I’m looking to buy another brand. Collection only from Liverpool. I’m looking for £450. Any questions just ask.
  10. D

    For Sale Anyone want these SDS bits

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284283551841 Message me and I can do £6 inc postage ,payment via PayPal (don't buy via Ebay) Clearing out some of my surplus gear from the shed, these are new items I just have so many I don't need them
  11. M

    Best website for Makita tools??

    Hey everyone, im an apprentice looking for the best website for tools and battery tools, looking to get a makita sds soon so any help is massively appreciated!
  12. R

    Milwaukee 18v SDS and Combi Drill with 2x 5.0ah Batteries, Charger and Case

    I’m looking to sell my Milwaukee Kit. It contains: 1x 18v SDS 1x 18v Combi Drill 2x 5.0ah Batteries 1x Charger 1x Carry Case Collection is from Liverpool. I’m looking at £280 Ono. 1 x 18 Volt M18 BPD Compact Percussion Drill is a compact, high performance percussion drill that measures only...
  13. littlespark

    SDS battery drill

    Thoughts on this? Might be the start of a new Bosch collection. £200
  14. Lister1987

    Next power tool - 12v or 18v - SDS, Multitool or something else?

    As title. Looking at my next addition - anniversary and crimbo coming up so want to get the pennies saved ahead of time. Currently posses 2 Milwaukee M12 tools; Impact Driver and Combi Drill and love them, get constant abuse at college and home and are a joy to work with. Looking at the next...
  15. barninks

    SDS issue?

    Been using my sds hammer drill last weekend drilling a core hole. just a milwaukee cordless one Had a few issues with the core bit - jammed now and again, was a bit of a pig but I come to use my drill again today and it seems that something is slightly bent (chuck maybe?) I only think that...
  16. B

    Intermittent starting on SDS hammer drill

    Hi Sparkies, newbie here needing some advice please My 1100W SDS hammer drill sometimes starts, sometimes dead. So far fault diagnosis (loose connections, voltage and continuity checks) has ruled out switch, commutator and rotor armature windings. My suspicion has fallen on either the brushes...
  17. haptism

    Makita SDS BRH242 vs DRH242

    Anyone know the difference between the Makita BHR 242 and DHR 242. Theyre both brushless and both 18v. I dont know they look the same drill to me, can you put the dust extractor one one and not the other ? Thanks
  18. R

    Long thin SDS bits

    I’m looking to buy some long thin SDS Bits. One of the lads from work has one. It’s an odd size 6.5mm in diameter but it’s almost a meter long. Anyone any idea where I could buy one as he said he can’t remember where he purchased it from. As I don’t like the idea if using a 20/25mm bit for...
  19. dnjr

    Can anyone identify this SDS tool and where to buy it

    Dear all Borrowed this tool on site today and want to buy one It fits onto an SDS drill, set it on hammer and it cuts out for metal back boxes It measures 75mm x 35mm. I’ve searched everywhere I can think of but can’t find it Anyone know ?
  20. R

    SDS and Combo Drill Recommendations

    I’ve been asked by work to get some power tools. Currently I’m using what the other engineers have. But I would like to get my own. I am after recommendations.

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