Re: sds hammer drill

Jul 03, 2003 6 Replies
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> which will jam the machine. Only grease when it is most needed > and not


>> every time you use the machine.
>
> I don't know if other SDS drills are different, but this one has
> a wide screw cap on the top with a grease chamber above what
> could be the hammer action mechanism. I only refill when empty,
> but it empties quickly - say 2 hours of heavy use. ISTR the
> instructions say to expect 5 hours. However, I'm using it for
> chiselling all the time. It probably uses most grease in that
> mode and less with a more normal mix of drilling and chiselling. >
> Do the more expensive SDS drills usually need regreasing, or are
> any sealed for life? So far it's the one real bugbear in what has
> otherwise been a satisfactory machine for the price.

My Metabo (AFAIR) doesn't have any means to regrease it. I always apply a small smear of grease to the splines on the bits, and clean it off when I take them out. I think this was suggested in the instructions or by the shop for long life of the chuck.

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They *used* to be the norm, but I'd think you'd have to try hard to find one these days.

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I bought my SDS drill just before they entered the DIY market. There were two cheaper ones available then (i.e. under £100), possibly aimed at DIY use, which I did look at. One didn't have rotary stop, and the other did have rotary stop but didn't lock the chuck against rotation, and it would tend to move round whilst you were using it. I didn't pursue them and don't remember the makes now. With fully functional SDS drills now available sub-£50 for DIY use, I can't imagine these products exist anymore.

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"Christian McArdle" wrote in news:3f0427d6$0$10627$ snipped-for-privacy@reading.news.pipex.net:

No, right now I'm using Norman next door's Bosch UBH 2/20 SE to put pipe through a wall, and it's the dog's. but it hasn't got a roto stop

Mike R

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I don't know about the cheap ones they sell these days but I wouldn't bother with one that didn't have all these things plus a reverse.

They go in fast and can get stuck quick!

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Is it just me or is it now common to have two SDS drills?

#1 A cheap 3 in 1 type, same machine but any brand, nearly always left on chisel setting, which are great for breaking things into small pieces, but weigh a ton, don't have a slip clutch, need greasing, have a too short cable, smell funny after hard work, die within the guarantee enabling you get a full refund then buy a replacement.

#2 A brand name quality piece for drilling now you have all those lovely bits, a long cable, good case, comfortable grip, slip clutch for those 'moments', no need for grease chambers, usable up a ladder without arms like Popeye etc.

I never realised how great the diffference would be until the shed thought it would be a good plan to price the £120 DeWalt at £49 until they rapidly sold out, wonder why?

Toby.

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and that particular drill and the others like it.. DeWalt 563.. no roto stop.. Makita 2400 etc... what they do have versus any of the cheap s**te is a safety clutch....

Now when you say go buy one from Argos then try and drill a big hole in one go.. don't say you weren't warned when it nearly breaks your wrist... (speaks from experience)

IanJH

Dewalt 566, Makita HR3000C and an old cheapy s**te used for chiselling only

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