SDS thoughts?

[ruston]

I've had this for a few years. Would it be man enough for core drilling i.e. For an extractor vent?
It does have a clutch.

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As above and
620w might struggle a bit in all but the softest block, definitely in hard brick.

 

[FatAlan]

Damn. Does that mean I have to go and buy some new kit?

 

[ruston]

Damn. Does that mean I have to go and buy some new kit?

If you burn yours out , yes lol.
If you just go gently away for the odd one , that will do the job with a good quality cutter. I would not make a habit of it though.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Or get some other mug with his own drill to do them for you like the builder One builder I do work for pays true cut to come in and do all the holes across the site.

 

[FatAlan]

No. I mean, damn, does that mean I have to buy some new kit ! ;-)

 

[Barry White]

Did my first 110mm core with an old black n decker drill I did eventually get through but was hard work and the drill was smelling around the gearbox. No clutch either but not much power so could manage. so no doubt that drill will fair a bit better. But it wont do it many times before the clutch starts slipping constantly. Old imperial bricks seem harder to drill than the modern block and hollow bricks too.

 

[Leesparkykent]

No. I mean, damn, does that mean I have to buy some new kit ! ;-)

Go for a cordless drill if its just for general use. I've recently got rid of all my Makita gear and gone back to Dewalt and well impressed with the 18V SDS. For core holes the marcrist is the dogs danglies. How's the course going?

 

[FatAlan]

What about the core drill bits themselves? Any recommendations on sets, quality v price etc?

 

[Leesparkykent]

What about the core drill bits themselves? Any recommendations on sets, quality v price etc?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/marcrist-core-drill-bit-set-dust-extraction-unit-4-piece-set/7999f

 

[ruston]

I doubt anyone will disagree that a Hilti combination is the best .
Very pricey , but you know what they say...

 

[NDG Elecs]

I core maybe 6 110mm holes per year on average. I use a 720(?)W Bosch SDS. It's not super quick, but it does the job. Often have to hold the drill just so, so the clutch is not constantly going.

I normally core through first 50mm, then stitch drill the rest out. Same with the inner course.

 

[hightower]

Thanks all, I have been checking the thread but just haven't had time to respond. In the end I opted for the cheap Titan - this is the first core I've had to drill and I doubt I'll get them regular to do, so just thought £50 for a cheap SDS - even if it only lasts a year or two, it's £50 isn't it so I won't mind it being abused. If I spent £200 on one I'd be more inclined to wrap it in cotton wool.

 

[ruston]

And it is an every day drill to use for less than £1 a week for a year

 

[hightower]

And it is an every day drill to use for less than £1 a week for a year

Very true, will come in handy for a lot more than just a core here and there. If it last a year I think it's good value for money.

 

[uksrevivor]

Hi Hightower
Those titan drills are fine for core work if you take into account how many times you will be using it in a year they will last you fine. You will probably find you will only use it a few times a year to be fair so its a great cheap starter tool. I have used mine only 3 times this year to do the extractor fan jobs and its still in perfect condition. I wont use it for any other jobs other than core drilling as my dewalt sds cordless and powered sds does all my other work.