SDS scutch. What brand?

[1Justin]

My SDS Scutch is a "Duro" brand one and it's never really worked well. The combs fall out.

I don't mean they work their way along occasionally, (which I might expect), I mean they move all the way across, or fall right out every ten seconds. I keep needing to stop and whack it back in with the club hammer.
Using it carefully and pushing perhaps one corner a little harder than the other can kind of help a bit, - but basically if I get another 5 seconds use before it falls out then I'm lucky.


What brands hold onto their combs well? - What sort do you use?

 

[tomspark93]

I find Armeg always make quality stuff.

 

[jeremy]

Armeg for me, though not infallible.

 

[Risteard]

I've found the same problem with an SDS scutch (although I get considerably longer than 10 seconds!)

 

[1Justin]

It does seem an almost impossible ask for a tool doesn't it? - for a little wedge of steel to stay in place when subject to that sort of treatment. - But obviously some are better then others!

 

[londonfire]

I have the armeg one which is alright. Just needs a bit of adjustment with a lump hammer every now and then...

 

[NDG Elecs]

Had my Armeg at least six years and it has started to slip more than I would like. Keep meaning to persuade it back to its former glory with a lump hammer! But it has been OK generally over the years.

 

[telectrix]

mine hasn't got a separate comb. just 6 big teeth integral.

 

[Barry White]

Never used a scutch chisel on sds Have you tried fixodent? seems to work well see below

 

[mechelec]

Can you some high strength loctite bearing fit to hold the comb in ? Might be worth a try.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Had my Armeg at least six years and it has started to slip more than I would like. Keep meaning to persuade it back to its former glory with a lump hammer! But it has been OK generally over the years.

I have one as well and the comb drops out.

If I had made it I would have put a grub screw in tightened with an Allen key to hold the comb in place.

 

[Rappid]

I use Armeg, it does slip around a lot.

 

[shanky887614]

I have one as well and the comb drops out.

If I had made it I would have put a grub screw in tightened with an Allen key to hold the comb in place.

is there not enough metal to drill and tap it? you could take a grub screw out of a holesaw arbour (might have to trim/grind it though)

 

[Barry White]

I have one as well and the comb drops out.

If I had made it I would have put a grub screw in tightened with an Allen key to hold the comb in place.

When you use your comb it drops out thats cos your old :clap: doubt a grub screw would hold a hardened scutch in place but worth a try