I want to drill some small holes into a wall using a mason type drill.?

Question

Which is the best drill for the job a hammer drill or a SDS type drill>?

Answer 1

an sds type drill is still a hammer drill ..with sds its the way the drill fits into the chuck..you have no chuck key on any other method of locating the drill ..the end of the drill bit has slots and this is what locates it in the drill ..to fit or remove you just push down the drill chuck and insert the drill and twist ...TIP if you are fixing with brown plugs use a 6>5 drill bit the plugs fit nice and tight and you get great fixing strenght

Answer 2

SDS is the type of chuck fitted to the drill not the type of drill, you have 4 main types of chuck.
1, Keyed type, fine but when using hammer can vibrate loose
2, keyless type, not really used on hammer drills
3,SDS plus used on smaller drills up to a maximum of 26mm
4, SDS max used on large drills and breakers these go well over 40mm.
I would advise you get a drill with an SDS chuck as the bit you get will not slip but remeber if you are using a diamond core then you shouldnt use hammer, have fun.....

Answer 3

depends on the type of job . if its small job with cinder block then a cordless hammer drill with a simple masonry bit but you get what you pay for on that ; but if its a poured wall or floor then you have to bring out the big guns like Hilti or Bosch. SDS , Spline type are your options. after all you wouldnt want to be seen drilling a simple cinder block wall with a 50 lb drill with a quarter inch bit now would you ?

Answer 4

I've always used a Bosch hammer drill and have not had any problems at all.

Answer 5

hammer drill is better, but the drill bit is more important, use a masonry bit and even an EL-cheapo corded drill will get a small hole in a brick wall.

Answer 6

Most masonry is brittle, and has the tendency crumble. Hammer drills are not designed to drill into cement, mortar, brick or cinder-block, they are designed to pound past the rocks in concrete. Get a carbide tip masonry bit sized to match your anchor, and drill slowly, taking time to blow out excess dust.

Answer 7

SDS if you've got one, but hammer will the job with a bit more effort if thats all you've got

Answer 8

sds bit more expensive but a better ease yer job, will go into harder surface too

Answer 9

sds everytime

Answer 10

use a bosch or dewalt drill.