Stop Using Cordless Hammer Drills...

Stop wasting time, money, and working less efficiently using cordless hammer drills! We give you all the reason to move past this relic of battery powered cordless tools. We let you know why you should stop using cordless hammer drills and how to get your construction projects done right and what to do after you make the right choice!
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[@smartperson325]

Depends on the trade and what you do. But for me it doesn't hurt to have that extra versatility. As an electrician sometimes you gotta install conduit and smaller equipment on concrete walls with 1/4" anchors and you don't need a full size rotary drill for a 1/4" hole especially a couple holes. Anything larger you need a rotary drill.

[@CarRamrod224]

I agree. Its is electricians I do see using the hammer drills the most. And you have to think if you are up on a lift working and need your drill driver anyhow why do you want to take another tool (rotary hammer) to drill a couple holes to attach some stuff to block? When talking about weight that would be more than just a drill driver with a hammer drill capability.

[@samwilliams1517]

Agreed, definitely the sparkies using these the most, I’ve even seen them putting tapped holes in concrete for threaded rod for hanging GSTs

[@serb1990]

As an electrician I can say this is accurate. Got a dcd999 and I love it

[@ZeusAndKiller]

I'm an electrician and I'm often not going to need a rotary hammer during an entire week. But I will be drilling multiple holes for tapcons. In that case, it makes more sense for me to have a hammer drill, and when I really need to bust up some concrete or drill huge holes, I'll break out my corded rotary hammer. But that extension cord is more cumbersome than carrying around a (little) extra weight on my drill

[@thecarpenter4228]

As The Carpenter, i rarely agree with the electrician. But you got this one bro😎👍🏾

[@SuitGeoff]

I'm also an electrician, this was literally my response I was coming down here to type.

[@Grayfeasleil]

I'm an electrician, and I completely agree with you.

[@gerardorodriguez9642]

Exactlyyyyy

[@GTB-yu2be]

@@SuitGeoff Same here, lol. I run conduit regularly on brick walls. The ironic part though is that I have DeWalt SDS drill and a drill/driver😆. But only because I was given the DeWalt drill as a gift from my daughter. I didn't have the heart to tell her I need a hammer drill. I love the rotary drill though. Especially the "chisel" setting that I thought I would never use

[@josephchiavetta6361]

I'm a service plumber and my hammer drill takes care of what little masonry drilling I do with ease and having the adjustable chuck vs sds specific bits is also very convenient.

[@Mishibar]

I definitely agree that there are more specialized tools that will do the job better. However, the hammer drill fills one specific role for me personally, it's versatile and I don't HAVE to carry an impact driver and an SDS drill, thus saving weight and space in my tool bag/belt. At my job sites we are usually moving around a lot, nd getting very far from the car not knowing exactly what we're getting into, the hammer drill I find is perfect for that, it's light enough to have on your belt, can drill and screw in fasteners (gently and silently too, which the impact can't). Basically it is as you said, the jack of all trades, master of none. And that's exactly what I need. I have considered only carrying an impact, but I often do work where gentle fastening of screws is needed, and the lack of a clutch setting and extra noise on the impact just makes it fall short.

[@Lord_zeel]

I feel like the video doesn't really understand the point it's trying to make. It's like he's arguing that instead of carrying a Leatherman, you should carry a hunting knife, pair of Knipex pliers, and a full set of fixed-blade screwdrivers all the time. Like... duh, those tools are better. But the whole point of the tool that combines them all into one is that you are trading some part of the utility and additional cost per tool, for a smaller package that does it all.

[@ProXiiWarning]

This guy is definitely a Milwaukee salesman

[@1D10CRACY]

I prefer an all in one drill solution like a cordless hammer drill. The cost and weight isn't that significant and I drill a lot of holes for Tapcon screws. A cordless hammer drill is the right tool for that job.

[@mattadams7922]

I've got both, I'm in trades, the issue is that a rotary hammer tends to break bricks a lot more often than a standard hammer drill. That's why I keep both. Punch a hole with either one but in certain situations a rotary hammer is too aggressive and the old stand by is the best choice.

[@TheSidneySmith]

In some battery platforms, the hammer drill doesn't have any more weight nor size than the standard drill. Yet it provides a higher rpm, torque, and unique features than the standard drill in that line. So having that extra function when you need it (and some of us actually do need it available without having to reach for a different bit of kit) makes it a no brainer to have the function available. Also, I carry the 1/4 impact driver as well. Depending on the job, both can be the right tool for it, and sometimes, one is the right tool where the other will destroy what you are working on.

[@anthonymoralessr.3889]

Hi Vince, IMHO it all depends on the type of construction in the area you live in. In my area most house constructions including the rooftop are made in concrete, masonry, rebar and cement blocks, it's a must on any drill. I live in a hurricane prone area PR. But up in the mainland I have to agree with you because I've seen the type of construction they do and mostly with wood, cement boards, gypsum boards, OSB ect.

[@VCGConstruction]

Appreciate the feedback Anthony!

[@SLaird22]

I live in Miami and this is certainly my experience as well. I've been putting lights into the wife's new office recently and the ceiling is concrete.

[@BrendonGillespie]

I think it depends on the person and what jobs they need to accomplish. Some people may prefer using a hammer drill over buying a SDS and all the specialized bits you would need. Maybe you already have a whole set of drill bits of different sizes that only fit into a chuck. Maybe an M18 hammer drill is just the right amount of power and size for the job. The installation driver may be under powered for what you need. That's the beauty of having many options, it caters to the individual. Thanks for the insight Vince!!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you BG

[@edpoints1127]

@@VCGConstructionNo, thank you Vince. That was a poor reply to BG. I'm 100% with him on this one. I own an sds and an sds max corded hammer drill. Only way to go if you're doing repetition drilling. My cordless rotary hammer is great for a lot of midsized jobs. That little hammer drill feature on the regular drill has saved the day close to 50x! Installing a septic drain field... The chain for the concrete cover needed to be affixed to the concrete tank structure. 2 - 1/4" concrete anchors. Come back the next day? No. Use the hammer drill feature, get it done and call it a day. Sudden rain and had to plastic up the window openings. We weren't the general, but it was the right thing to do. 8 tapcons were needed on 2 windows. You guessed it, hammer drill feature on the drill. Saved the day. Many more instances. I drill all my wood holes with it anyways. What are you saving? 10 ounces... probably not even that much. First time I'll say this, Vince don't dig so deep for content. SMH

[@TheCharleseye]

@@edpoints1127 Milwaukee was probably seeing low rotary hammer sales that month, so called up Vince to convince people to spend money on tools they don't need. I do remodel construction. I have a rotary hammer. It mostly collects dust. My hammer drill is on every job and as you said, is the one that gets the job done quick and easy. Vince is over here pretending new construction commercial builders make up the majority of his viewership. Not even close. Most folks watching these videos aren't spending days on end, drilling big holes in concrete. I'm not hefting out a rotary hammer to drill a few holes in some stucco, brick, or even concrete - when all I have to do is flip a switch on my drill. It's hilarious that he talks about how "very heavy" a hammer drill is and then recommends a rotary hammer. What?!

[@reddbeard2030]

Go Vince! Your Wrong! I pull it out when I need to use hole saws 1"+ and the occasional need for the Hammer Drill function. I chose this instead of the regular Drill/Driver for these reasons. I get Drill/Hammer Drill. I also have my hex Impact I use as a Drill/Driver with Spade Bits. Can't do Hole Saw with Impact. Also good to have both to use at the same time to keep from continuously changing out bits for pilot holes. Just drill & drive ambidextrous, lol. 👍

[@VCGConstruction]

Well appreciate your input Redd, thanks!

[@502deth]

i cant say i completely agree, but you certainly do make some very valid points. i really cant argue anything you said, but sometimes ppl have different priorities and the trade offs are acceptable.

[@typhoontim125]

Vince certainly gets u thinking ...whether u agree or disagree.

[@Aaron86v]

I actually need the hammer function for my use case. I install window hardware for storm boards on new homes. Lots of them are stucco so theres a layer of mud i need to go through, I also run into nails every now and then. Definitely don't want to be lugging around a heavy rotary hammer for 15-30 windows, drilling 60-120 holes, especially when some are over 12 feet high. After that im putting in 5.5in lag screws with my impact. Wish i could only use one tool, but even if there was one, it would burn out from all the hole drilling and lag screwing. They both can heat up quite a bit on hot days.

[@ihopetheyhaveicees]

Hammer drill is nice for small anchors and when a rotary hammer may initially chip out your concrete/brick/block. I've had to put tapcons in old brick and the rotary hammer I had was too aggressive. Went to the hammer drill for the rest and it was smooth sailing.

[@zzmalone6720]

I’m with you on this one. I definitely try to plan out the job and bring the appropriate tools. Especially when drilling and fastening into block and concrete. My M18 hammer drill isn’t my go to for that. I have used it in a pinch for drilling concrete when I needed to but it wasn’t the specific reason for me purchasing it. It’s definitely more than capable, but I’ll default to a rotary drill for that task. Great video! Have a great night! 👍🏻

[@bltmiy]

Shout out to u and vcg lol

[@MrNightro]

I'm an electrician in a hurricane-prone area so all houses & buildings are of concrete/block construction. While I do carry specialized drills for given tasks when I know what that task is beforehand, however, the hammer drill is my EDC which allows me to carry fewer tools to my basic call-out jobs.

[@hemi08911]

I learned this the hard way. I tried using my Bosch with a 6v battery to hammer holes in concrete/ masonry and was very disappointed in the failure of the tool. Luckily i had my trusty Makita corded Jammer drill to get the job done. The Bosch became my go to regular drill driver.

[@deansigman6099]

I use the hammer function often as a fiber technician. But I tend to use my m12 drill/driver for drilling most holes in wood and only pull out the m18 hammer drill when necessary..

[@corujabuho8253]

Hammer drills as per design tend to self destruct because many of its internals are plastic that cannot withstand the hammer action for too long. Thus, cost-wise, having two tools would not be too high when we consider the maintenance and/or replacement costs of hammer drills. You make excellent points, Sir.

[@jimmyscustomaudio]

I use a hammer drill for drilling small holes in tile but I also own all the different styles of drills you spoke about. also a hammer drill will work when you need to drill holes for a few tapcons unexpectedly if you don't have a rotary hammer with you.

[@LordHog]

Vince, you are correct. This is why I strictly use Flaced tools

[@lilnoutje]

Thanks for another great video and not being scared of sharing a well-founded opinion! My first reaction was to disagree with your statement. As a DIY enthusiast and sort of amateur Jack of all trades, my experience with my hammer drill is beyond positive. Besides drilling into (hard) concrete, I'm able to perform all kinds of tasks with this versatile tool. I think I even don't mind the weight issue, while I'm often using 1.5 or 2aH batteries. However, nowadays I more often grab the more specialist tools when taking on bigger projects. When working all day on a renovation or any other type of project, it totally makes sense to be able to grab the specialist tool and switch tools to fit the needs. Why drill a hole with with your hammer drill and then switch bits to drive a screw into something?

[@najaeporter3028]

Hammer drill does everything , I stand by it. I’ll bring out my SDS for maybe once in a while

[@kennethharman2779]

I use mine for tapcons and driving large timber and structural anchors, and it’s the best heavy duty drill for large holes 4” plus for duct work. Everything else impact or compact drill

[@CrimpingPebbles]

Wait, Vince what about concrete bud? That’s pretty much the only reason I have mine in my bag but saves me taking the big guy of the truck for odd the of 1/4 inch hole for mushroom anchors and what’s not

[@lyleclark4554]

I carry a hammer drill and a rotary hammer. Sometimes the rotary is far too large to fit in some spots. Sometimes I don't want to lift a heavy ass rotary overhead for a couple hours at a time. Some anchors are so thin that a large bouncy rotary hammer will wallow out the hole as you drill and ruin the hole or force you to move your hole and change your layout when a hammer drill wouldn't. I run into this a lot with tapcons in particular. I'm an industrial mechanic by trade and have set 10's of thousands of anchors and have come to the conclusion that you need both to actually be efficient.

[@Fredfredfredfredfredfredfred]

Concrete. Nuff said

[@RK_Insanityy]

I’m an electrical apprentice and I will say that yes you make a very good point BUT as you know, there’s always going to be that one or two times where you’re going to need a hammer drill so it just makes sense to spend the extra little $ to save yourself time in a pinch

[@BrockBenkula]

As a electrician I think the hammer drill has its place, often times I’m hanging one or two boxes on a concrete slab and have to run conduit to those boxes. So I need to be able to drill 1/4” holes into concrete to put anchors in so I can mount my boxes and straps. Yes the rotary hammers are nice and I have a small one just for this stuff but Sometmes I’m parked far from where I’m working and if I’m only drilling like 4 holes it’s nice to have that function to save me time from walking back to my work van

[@jasonhill9088]

As a mechanic I get the most use out of my M12 1/4 hex impact driver, than any other power tool. it's lighter & does about 85% of the work load. So I see where Vince is coming from. Not once, have I ever had to use the hammer function on my drill!

[@jesse1136]

I have the drill and impact in 18v for work and 12v for home. The 12v models work on everything I would need them for at home and I'm confident it would handle my job, minus the capacity. I just don't like getting my home tools nasty.

[@Justintimemetal]

I work at a welding/fabrication shop that does some mechanical contracting and use my hammer drill frequently running anchors into concrete and block. I use my sds cordless when doing bigger wedge anchors but the hammer drill is awesome for smaller tasks that just use tapcons. I’m talking specific jobs where I may put in less than 10-20 tapcons on a jobsite.

[@epictrains4170]

I have never used the hammer drill function on a drill/driver. I always go to the sds simply because it’s a lot faster. Especially when drilling large holes like 1/2” and 5/8” as we do for our pole sheds and the large anchors we use

[@jeromeharris5197]

As was mentioned - you will use the hammer drill function for tapcons, and drill less than a couple concrete holes. If you’re drilling more than a couple of concrete holes you’re going to want to use the rotary sds.. every tool serves a purpose and for lightweight concrete drilling and or concrete tapcon mounting ect.. the hammer drill is excellent!

[@tonyportaro3184]

Dude I spent hours trying to drill a hole in one brick to secure a pergola and it’s not finished. I have at least 7 more holes to do!

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep 110% That’s why separate tools are sold. Rotary hammer is the only way to go!

[@tungsten8290]

I'm a homeowner. I have larger 18V cordless handtools that include a hammerdrill, but have recently been adopting the Milwaukee M12 system for working on my cars. The M12 system is so lightweight and convenient that I've been using it for most things, and I'd go for that M12 multi-head installation driver before their compact hammerdrill for the exact reasons in this video.

[@arbuckleworkshop9857]

Completely agree for wood working I use that installation driver 99% of the time and for work I use m12 impact or m12 hammer drill for a majority of the work the only true reason I even updated my m18 hammer drill is that’s the best tool to use with another specialty tool I got called a surewinder to wind garage door springs

[@lievais]

I've just bought the M12 Rotary hammer. When I'm drilling in a concrete wall I want that thing to hammer and not to gently vibrate it self through. But I mostly do drilling for 6 and 8mm, so M12 is the perfect specialised tool for the job.

[@BuffaloWarrior7]

Just got the gen 4 hammer drill. I have an older brushed m12 drill/driver set. They can handle 80% of what I do around the house and restaurant. But I have the installation driver for doing shelves and random stuff. It's an awesome standalone drill. Has entirely replaced my old brushed m12 drill. But the restaurants pre-fabbed with metal studs. And getting through those is a pain in the butt. Also occasionally have to punch through concrete or brick for running speaker wires. So I decided to just go ahead and invest in a drill that can do all that without cutting out. I don't think I need a new m12/m18 fuel impact until my old brushed m12 impact dies.

[@YoungWhizz38]

My M12 hammer drill saved me numerous of times when I’m hanging cabinets in condos on concrete walls. Although it’s not used often, It’s a great function to have when needed!

[@godzipgo2494]

I'm an HVAC Trim installer 8 yrs on the field I have to put 8 to 12 Tapcons a day on solid concrete with a 5/16 Drill Bit, how do it get that done without a Hammer drill?

[@prestigemechanical3600]

M12 Surge with a 5.0ho and Bosch 12v Flexclick. Can’t beat the quality in both, I highly recommend them

[@nickg669]

As a concrete guy hammer drills are an awesome tool we wore and nail a lot of forms and a big rotary would be heavy bulky and likely break the small bits alot

[@SciaticaDrums]

Yep! I recently broke out my Milwaukee corded hammer drill to make some holes for some wedge anchors to mount my mini-split. Went like a hot knife through butter, baby!

[@Sergioalvarado_96]

I build and install wrought iron gates and fences. We use a corded hammer drill for every job since we always have an extension cord ran for our welder. But in the cases where it’s a quick install and don’t need to unload our cords we do use our cordless hammer drill for drilling into concrete, brick walls, and through stucco to install our anchors. Don’t really see the need to buy a dedicated cordless hammer drill so it’s worth the cost to me to have the hammer drill function on my regular drill.

[@carloszambrano6177]

Question what the best cordless hammer drill ? From Milwaukee

[@johnnieramos328]

As a handyman I like to have a hammer drill. I’m just setting small Tapcon screws. I have an SDS but it stays in the shed until a job needs it.

[@louisd95714]

A cousin of mine wh9o has worked on construcion most of hi life as a woodworker always says "You're as good as your tools" and he is 100 percent correct. I'll say one thing though. Yesterday, I had to do some light work, and instead of using a drill and impact driver, I used the impact driver to both drill and fasten. I think for around the house, this is all I need. I'll save the M18 and M12 Fuel drills for more intense work, or to hand off to a worker doing a job for me when I think their tool is inferior.

[@notorious3803]

I'm gonna be straight honest here, i have a milwaukee m12 hammerdrill, and for me as a service electrician, i can do everything with it from concrete and bricks with the hammer function to drywall. i can do it all. it is a differend discussion for when i am working on a construction site were I have to drill bigger holes through Deeper concrete walls. at that point i am switching to the m18 rotery hammer. one downside is that is it so freaking heavy, so drilling in a place that is JUST about to be out of reach can be pretty hard.

[@samperi2468]

@VCG Vince I think @ToolReviewZone has a video using his hammer drill to hammer nails. whats up with that?

[@VCGConstruction]

Hammer nails? Wouldn’t surprise me Sam! 🤣

[@ToolReviewZone]

Wait..... you can't do that 🤷

[@eddyflo2978]

I agree a hammer drill is not the same as a dedicated rotary drill BUT for a while I could not buy a dedicated rotary drill and the small jobs I was doing my m18 hammer drill was getting the job done. Drilling 3/4x8" size anchor holes for post and whatnot, it served its purpose and got the job done, now I have the fuel m18 hammer drill big boy and its truly much better at drilling through concrete but if need be I can go back to my hammer drill and assist in any job of space is a issue.

[@andrewavellino6427]

I use both a hammer drill and a rotary hammer, I use my hammer drill for installing small 5/32" tapcons and such, and save the big boy 1-9/16" rotary hammer for breaking up concrete or tile

[@dallasmcnab3385]

I carry the M12 Hammer/Drill/Driver in my truck at all times. Maybe drill a dozen holes a year in masonry with it, but it saves me from not remembering to bring the large hammer drill or if I need to drill a hole in masonry I wasn't planning on.

[@andrewyoung8703]

As a DIYer I use my cordless drill drivers for general use. If I am drilling concrete or steel I will go for my old corded drill or drill press. But as you said it is the exception rather that the rule.

[@Charlierangel1010]

I’m a low voltage alarm tech and I use the hammer function everyday. Drilling into stucco for external cameras and doorbells.

[@Lazysun-ws8bd]

If u only want to drill a small hole in masonry , u need a hammer drill. The smallest SDS drill bit I have seen is 4mm

[@V8351broncoii]

In my job I drill and drive screws every day. Half of those holes are in tile. So i run my sub compact makita hammer drill in my tool bag and nothing else. I use to run a normal drill driver and break out the big hammer drill as needed but feel now there is no need to make that additional trip back to the van.

[@dethreveng]

I do cabinets and trim work and I'm currently having this debate with myself. Most of my jobs are done in less than a week so for me, I like to have as little of tools there as possible. I hate using the hammer drill for drilling holes in my cabinets as it is super heavy, hower sometimes I do need to drill 1/4" holes in concrete to secure toe kicks, end panels, etc. I hate the idea of carrying a roto hammer all the time to use it once a month, however I also hate having to use a hammer drill all day every day to drill small holes that the M12 drill driver is more than capable doing.

[@thegoldenseed]

It make sense, since this channel primary audience, I believe are from USA, where many constructions are done using timber. In other part of the world, such as Malaysia, 80-90% of the houses are made of bricks and mortars. So, hammer drill perfectly make sense.

[@pointedspider]

I just used my rotary hammer today to remove a blower motor from the squirrel cage. Worked great

[@leataripledajaug]

Been from Puerto Rico where 95% of the structures are made of concrete (yes, even roofs), you’ll even need a hammer drill to hang a framed picture on your wall lol

[@jjb0894]

The brushless non-fuel model I bought has Hammer mode on it. I really don’t need the hammer function. I have a brushed Milwaukee drill also, no hammer mode, and I can get into tighter spaces with it.

[@rich8037]

A few months ago I would have argued with you, but since getting myself one of the Milwaukee M12 rotary hammers I can totally see where you are coming from. Small, lightweight, and does a MUCH better job of drilling concrete, brick and stone. And I've been using an impact driver for driving fasteners for years now, so really all I need from a drill is the ability to go round reasonably fast. I'm a DIY-er and odd-job-man. (PS I also have a huge line-powered SDS for really big jobs but in all honesty I hardly get it out of its box once a month.)

[@timmarkowicz779]

You are absolutely right. Hammer drills suck. Especially for drilling concrete. That's why I own light cordless lithium drills and drivers and a corded Bosch Bulldog Roto-Hammer.

[@rays2cents506]

I have specialized tool in the van for bigger jobs, but I keep a few tools in my trunk like a hammer drill for small quick jobs. These are amazing for travel bags.

[@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown]

Yea, you clearly aren't thinking this though. Why carry 2 tools when you can use one tool to do to separate jobs. That's why our company uses hammer drills.

[@normferguson2769]

All the contractors I have met buy the dual kit of impact driver and drill. Most prefer to use the impact drill for everything. Some days multiple impact drivers being used on the site make the place very noisy.

[@jeffgenchi5863]

I use the M12 impact driver with a 5amp battery all day long as an HVAC tech. Now that said I forgot my drill even had that feature till it was accidentally turned on. Lol if I need to drill any masonry I use my 1 1/8 Milwaukee rotory Hammer. I usually only use that when I am helping out our plumbers.

[@robertehlert1]

When I burnt up my drill/driver, I needed a replacement/repair it was more cost-effective at the time to just buy the Dewalt 995 $80 instead of getting my drill/driver fixed for $75. I rarely use the hammer function unless I’m running top cons. But otherwise it’s there as a versatile tool option. I have a drywall gun, a screw gun, as well as an impact driver. I also have a whole hog that I primarily use for mixing drywall mud. But when I do need to drill a large hole, I have what I need.

[@Lord_zeel]

I'm not a tradesperson, but I am a homeowner and parts of my house are made from brick. I've drilled holes for Tapcons in it before, using a regular drill. My understanding is that you aren't supposed to do that. A rotary hammer would be vast levels of overkill for anything I need to do around the house though. Should I not consider buying a hammer drill? I already own a couple of drills (including the installation drill you showed in the video), and an impact driver. Wouldn't a hammer drill like the M12 Fuel ($150) be a more practical choice for hanging a TV on a brick wall than a rotary hammer? I don't see any rotary hammers, even corded ones, that are cheaper than the M12 hammer drill which is itself a pretty expensive option. Installing TVs is actually a great example here, my father installed TVs for a living for years when plasma and LCD were just becoming a thing - he never needed to bore a giant hole in a concrete slab, but you need to put four holes into any sort of wall without it being a big hassle. Wouldn't a compact hammer drill be exactly the right tool for that job? I could be way off base here, so please correct me if I'm wrong, this isn't my area of expertise. But if you do a job that sometimes requires drilling into masonry, isn't that what that tool is for?

[@riotwarrior]

If I have large holes or lots to do I use SDS or SDS Max, but if I have a single incident or drilling tile for example, I find the hammer drill function to be very usefull. This is JM2CW ...

[@1oddtech]

I specifically bought a drill driver versus a complete combo kit just so I didn't have to worry about that hammer function.

[@norcalsawsquatch9854]

I use the m18 Milwaukee roto-hammer for concrete specific jobs, for example dowels or concrete anchors, duplex nails to pin forms etc etc. I used to own a corded Bulldog but sold it and went cordless. But for little tasks when doing electrical work like hanging a 4"11 box or just a junction box my lil Fuel m12 or Fuel m18 gets the job done ✔.

[@MikeTheSith200]

umm when i tried drilling holes into concrete for tapcons my regular brushless drill failed everytime. The hammer drill got the job done with no issue.

[@themontgomeryc]

I install security cameras, data cable, and a/v. Cordless hammer drill is necessity when up on a ladder installing a camera into concrete block. Also does everything else I need like drilling augers and hole saws during rough ins.

[@juhs]

If you're a homeowner that hammer drill is the only drill you need. If you're a pro and need to go to a rush job and don't have a truck full of tools, grab that hammer drill and it will get whatever job completed. It's not the best tool for ever application but it can get the job done whether it's boring holes thru wood, drilling into concrete, or installing fasteners

[@louisd95714]

ThHe right tool, for the right job. As what a cousin of mine says who has been in construction for a long tine, You're as good as your tools.

[@ConquerorAR]

So your advice is dont use a hammer drill because it is heavy. Instead, use the more expensive, more heavy, less versatile rotary hammer ? How is that logical lol

[@bartholomewgreatpants3425]

M12 hammer drill/screw gun combo is what I bought. The hammer drill is fine for when I only need to drill a few holes in to block or concrete. If I'm doing an all-day job drilling into block and setting tapcons than I'll break out the m12 sds plus. For instance I recently put a stone veneer on the front of a customers block garage and the m12 hammer drill was burning through the block nearly as fast as my buddies 15 year old poorly matienenced Bosch sds bulldog. I also used that same m12 to drill a 2 in hole through 1 of the veneers with a diamond holesaw no problem. Things a beast.

[@josephcontreras3321]

Comes in handy when working with metal and machinery work

[@FightinAggieFarmer]

I work for a cabinet shop and a hammer drill, an impact driver, and a right angle attachment are my go to’s. I never know what I am going to find on the job site, and why take more tools than I need? Are there specialty tools that might be better at each task I need? Yes. Do I want to buy and carry all of them when I have enough I have to take to a job site as it is? No

[@bradycarlson6061]

As a sparky I use the hammer drill for holes of any kind ever day. Rarely do I used the hammer function because I always use an SDS cuz it’s way better. But every now and then I’m in a pinch and need to throw in an anchor and don’t have the sds readily available and it’s nice to just use the hammer drill for a quick anchor or two.

[@lachlanmitchell4429]

I’m an electrician who needs to carry tools that can accomplish a variety of tasks from site to site, room to room. And at the end of the day they have to fit in the back of the ute. So for me a hammer drill accomplishes what I need day to day in Australia

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

I personally use both a drill driver and impact driver on the job when I'm needing a pilot hole drilled. I do have a hammer drill that I hardly ever use it the power detect. But it has the power if you need.

[@lexus82su]

You're not wrong in the minimal usefulness of the hammer drill feature on cordless drill drivers, but the non-hammer drills available from Milwaukee in particular are non-Fuel and poorer featured. Most of the time, the only hammer drill activities I'm doing with my driver are small 1/4 or 3/8 inch concrete anchors for decks and ramps. For me, the combo tool is worth the extra weight because my corded hammer drill isn't taking up space or having to be accounted for at the end of the work day. When I know larger (or deeper) concrete holes need to be drilled, I'll take my corded hammer drill with me, but when they aren't, the space savings and easier inventorying makes the extra weight of the Fuel Hammer Drill Driver worth it for the versatility of that tool.

[@ToxCcc]

I'm a DIY Hobbyist I don't need the specialised drills and bulk of it all, so hammer drill is perfect for me for doing IKEA furniture and sometimes using the hammer function to drill into walls.

[@mattcraztex9940]

The full saying is A True builder Jack of all trades is a master of none, but more valuable then a master of one. AS you are able to tackle many more projects and are knowledgeable in multiple fields. Maybe not to the fullest degree. But able to do most jobs well.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for finishing my thought! 👍🏻

[@macula1269]

Can't beat an 18-20v hammer drill when on the side of a building, drilling holes for tapcons to mount IP security cameras. That's all I really use my hammer drill for but I use it for hours everyday. My impact indeed does drives the tapcons.

[@bartfoster1311]

If I'm not planning on doing concrete work past a few fasteners I will carry a hammer drill just in case I need to make a few holes in brick or concrete. Otherwise I am bringing the sds drills out.

[@Deadite9405]

To be honest, I've only ever used the hammer function a couple times. It works fine for really small holes, but if I was dealing with concrete often, I would use a rotary hammer instead. I mainly work as a small engine mechanic, though, so having a hammer drill means I don't need a different tool if I end up doing a small project here and there. Until compact rotary hammers advance to where they can break flywheels and clutches on tapered shafts free like an air hammer can, a cordless hammer drill seems like a decent compromise for my use case.

[@hondaservicecenter]

They have cordless impacts lmao

[@Deadite9405]

@@hondaservicecenter Not sure what that has to do with my comment, but I don't think anyone here isn't aware of that, since they were literally shown in the video.

[@hondaservicecenter]

@@Deadite9405 you said nothing can break a clutch free from a tapered shaft like an air hammer..... but electric hammer just as good if not better

[@hondaservicecenter]

@@Deadite9405 guess i meant electric hammer

[@Deadite9405]

@@hondaservicecenter In my experience, you have to use a pretty big SDS-Max demo hammer to equal a long-stroke air hammer. Torque Test Channel has actually tested SDS-Max demo hammers against air hammers, and they were sort of middle of the pack. I've had SDS-Plus demo hammers work a few times, but I've also had them do nothing a bunch of times.

[@WhiteWakedNProud]

If installing tapcona frequently or drop in anchors. The amount of time the m12 rotary hammer will save you will be exponentially greater over a year, than a drill. Bigger roto might get the job done quicker, but then your sacrificing maneuverability, physical endurance just to save a few seconds

[@my_master512]

The phrase is it in its entirety actually is: "A jack-of-all-trades maybe a master of none but yet still better than a master of 1 💯

[@IMPACT-NATION]

SDS all day long for me. Drill 1/2 inch holes for rebar and 3/16 for tapcons everyday damn near. Hammer drills are nice but they get no play at our site

[@ib1ray]

I build screen enclosures in Florida and i use a rotary hammer drill for most tapcons except for under the chair rails where the rotary is top big, i need the hammer drill. Definitely slower but i haven't found a rotary hammer drill that will fit into a 14" space, 6" bit included.

[@shawnevans26]

As an Electrician the hammer drill works great for putting tap cons in. I strap conduit to block walls all the time.

[@chrisfyfe9212]

I tend to agree with you , if you want to drill concrete , get an SDS hammer ( m12 for small holes , M18 for big stuff )

[@Kittamaru]

Newish homeowner / learning diy'er here. For someone looking to minimize the number of tools being hauled around the house, wouldn't a hammer drill make sense? As a home user, I'm not going to be drilling multitudes of holes in masonry, but being able to put in the occasional Tapcon use helpful.

[@Shacko117]

Always best to have one on the van, just incase one of your other tools breaks. Good back up tool for multiple uses

[@abyssalreclass]

I invested in a cordless rotohammer because my hammer drill didn't have a hammer only setting. Now that I have it, I don't anticipate ever using the hammer setting on my hammer drill.

[@jakearmstrong4563]

Ridgid’s only brushless 1/2 chuck drill is a hammer drill. It was also nice to have a handle, something that comes with the hammer drill, to drill with a 4” hole saw through an 1” and 1/2 of plywood.