HAMMER DRILL VS. REGULAR DRILL--What's The Difference?!! (Do You NEED a Hammer Drill?!)
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HAMMER DRILL VS. REGULAR DRILL--What's The Difference?!! (Do You NEED a Hammer Drill?!)
Hammer drills and regular cordless drills are NOT interchangeable! They serve very different functions, and operate differently. This short video from The Honest Carpenter will explain the differences between a hammer drill and a regular cordless drill!
Hammer Drill Vs. Regular Cordless Drill:
Regular cordless drills are basically just spinning machines. They have a chuck and jaw that clamps down on a bit. Then, the motor applies torque to turn that bit. Twist drill bits basically just chop or carve their way through wood.
Regular cordless drills are great for drilling wood, plastics, metal, and even cement fiberboard like hardie plank. But, they are terrible at drilling MASONRY!
To drill effectively through masonry, you need a HAMMER DRILL. Most like a Rotary Hammer Drill.
Hammer drills spin--but they also STRIKE. The hammer drill motor carries out a tapping or chipping function while it turns the bit. This causes the bit to pulverize masonry with the tip, the back out the dust and little chunks with the flutes of the bit.
Rotary Hammer drills are larger, more powerful hammer drills that have a stronger striking action, and can bore through thicker, denser masonry more quickly.
Hammer Drill Bits are built with very tough chisel points to better strike material and crush it. Most of the hammer drill bits have a different shank/shaft, called SDS. This slots into bearings in the collet of the hammer drill.
If you only need a hammer drill a few times a year, many companies make standard cordless drills with a hammer setting. If you need to do a lot of masonry work, you're better off getting a Rotary hammer Drill.
My Bosch Bulldog Xtreme has worked great over the years, and has tackled everything I've thrown at it!
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“every bit is appreciated” - I see what you did there
Stevie wonder saw what he did there
You’ve got a unique way of explaining everything with clarity and conciseness! Just like the tools you use, you appreciate them ‘getting to the point’ and doing what you intended them to do without wasting time. No doubt there are young folks (maybe some older ones, too) who are taking your teaching and using it to advance their career by success. Great job,...mentoring, ....not just a show-and-tell for the moment.😀
Very well-explained, without the 5-minute windup that a lot of DIY video instructors seem to like. This is one of the best!
My house is made of 7" thick concrete walls, YES I need a rotary hammer drill.
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And now I know why my Bosch bit was on the verge of bursting into flames lol
Perfect video! Plain English, clear audio, no distrating music of jumpy graphics and a pro who knows what he's talking about. Thank you!
That bulldog is the modern version of "that tool your grandpa still uses despite being 30 years old". They are the Mario of rotohammers, all class!
I have a Bosch 1194AVSRK 8 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill that I purchased in 2009 for my father's small construction company.
After one of his workmen somehow managed to break the chuck, it was put back in the case for about 5 years after which I decided to take it over, clean it up and replace the chuck.
Since then I have used it to bore holes in a concrete block wall to hang a cast iron garden hose holder, drive sheet screws in a shed roof, bore the holes for the bolts in my Crabwood (a local hardwood) work bench, and drill new holes in concrete walls to replace sun damaged PVC brackets with aluminium ones for holding the down-pipes from the roof of my home.
It is truly a versatile piece of equipment that I would not trade for any other type of corded drill.
Great Video Thank You. Never forget helping my Dad on a job 30yrs ago installing wooden columns he made in a lobby of a office building. We set everything up & were gonna use corded drills to fasten the columns into marble. Just 1 try with the drills & he looked @ me & said "we gotta get a hammer drill!" We wound up driving around NJ (we are from NYC) looking for a hardware store( pre Home Depot)
SDS rotary hammers are definitely the way to go if you’re drilling lots of holes or boring large holes in masonry or concrete. But in my experience standard hammer drill/drivers are fine for smaller jobs like setting tap-cons in masonry. If you’re using them professionally you’ll probably end up needing both tools eventually.
Dear bro, hats off to you. You enhanced my knowledge of drill machines from 0 to 10 in just a few minutes of this great video
My Dad had an old Hitachi hammer drill which used those SDS bits and chisels. Was an absolute beast that could handle any home project. The chuck mechanism failed though. I now use a smaller Bosch corded drill with a hammer function and while it's not in the same league, it does the job for the small amount of masonry drilling I have to do.
I think for the DIY'er the key is corded. A corded drill with hammer action from a good manufacturer is probably all you'll need. Just forget drilling concrete with battery tools!
What is the model number of your Bosch drill? I'd rather get a dual function for small jobs tyia
Your videos are great long enough to contain all necessary information, yet not tool long. Thanks learned a lot.
I've just found your channel and it's great. Particularly loved your impact driver video.
This video was everything I needed. I was trying to drill holes above my fireplace to wall mount a TV and my drill was not penetrating at all. Loved the detailed and thorough explanation especially the materials each tool is good for. Time to get a hammer drill. Thanks dude.
Thanks for the info. Love how well you explain this stuff in an easily understandable fashion
ive got a sds drill for concrete drilling at work after watching these sds drill videos. Too often i avoided concrete work. Now i do it alot more often. thanks for informational videos 👍
Thank u for all your great advice...I have no clue about tools and I just got a job as a cashier at a tool place....eventhough I'm just a cashier, our jobs are very involved with customers questions/problems... So the knowledge we need to know about the tools we sell to help our customers who have no clue is very important...so even as a cashier I still need to know about a lot of tools and how they work and you are the MAN that explains things in great detail and doesn't leave simple things out for us beginners that have no clue or dnt know where to start... and I love how u compare things like the drill vs the hammer drill so we know the difference and I can share this knowledge w the customers at my store...can't thank u enough for the hard work u put into these videos !!!!!!! 👏👏👏hope u have stuff about sockets and compressors lol
Thanks again for the great information and great advice - I look forward to both from my Honest Carpenter!
Very well explained. Never knew the difference. Now I know the drill and bit types I need for different jobs. Great vid.
Years ago, before I knew hammer drills existed, I needed to hang a picture on a solid concrete wall in a new house. It took me about an hour to make a hole with a regular drill. What a pain! I have 2 hammer drills now, but rarely use them. However, when I do use them, I get reminded that getting them was a very good idea.
paulparoma: Good share fellow diyer. I've been on the fence about this subject. 🤔
@@notsohandytim5090 😃
Thanks for the honest review and educational moment. This is what I came to see and learn.
Thanks for sharing this.I did learn a lot more about the differences between hammer and rotary hammer drills.
Thanks for watching, John 🙂
Thanks for the video. Nice and clear explanation of rotary and hammer drills.
Just started watching the last few days--you're the best on youtube! Very helpful tips and analysis!
Your video gave me clarity on some gaps of knowledge regarding the hammer drill. I knew the basics but you filled in the holes. Thanks!
your videos are AMAZING! so clear and informative to a very new beginner/ thanks so much
Correct! We Tried to use a regular drill on a 4 inch newly constructed concrete porch--- took about 5-7 mins to get a 2 inch hole drilled (only 6 of 72 holes were drilled that day). We Stopped the project-. Tomorrow, 12/15/21, we will use the hammer drill we rented today- stay tuned. By the way, Thank You for explaining everything
Since you requested we let you know what we learned, I simply want to thank you for distinguishing between a hammer drill and a rotary hammer drill and limitations of the former. That information helps me know what to buy.
I work as a carpenter in maintenance at a state institution. We have to drill into a lot of masonry walls. We have used Craftsman, Dewalt, and Makita cordless hammer drills and I think Makita is the best.
Thanks for the straight forward information! Thank you also for good camera work/editing.
Dude love your videos I learn something from all of them. Great channel and presentation!
Absolutely a great video! Perfectly well explained, succinct and to the point, without any unnecessary fluff. Thank you sir!
Great video! I was using a very similar hammer drill like the one you showed (dewalt) and it drove me crazy trying to work on masonry. I need to invest in a rotary hammer drill for sure. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for this it really helps me buy new tools for my business.
I've been trying to figure out why my hammer drill isn't doing the job. Now I understand. This is the best video you will watch about hammer drills, hands down. Thank you!!!!
This video was very useful. It was simple and straight to the point, thanks!
Very well spoken and explained and very much appreciated. Thank you sir.
Thank you for the information, you did a very good job on explaining the difference between the two drills,
now I know which one to buy 😊
Yeah, that's my experience, too. Cordless hammer drills are just bigger drills, that could also be used for masonry, in a pinch. Rotary hammers are what you need if you actually intend to bore holes in masonry with any regulatory.
Thank you for the info. I did learn the difference.
I had a diy job requiring 3 holes in concrete coming up but only have the makita with the hammer function and you answered my question if it will hold up. Now to figure out what bit to get. Here we go. Thanks.
Thanks your video was very helpful to me. Keep up the good work
Your Videos are easy to understand and really effective, Keep it up
It was lovely to watch and learnt what l needed. Many Thanks
Great stuff I always wanted to know. Thanks!
this was helpful. I am indeed in the midst of considering which drill I should be getting. Thank you.
Good instructor with an enlightening video. Thank you
Consistently outstanding, thank you man.
Thank you fir informative video , I learn something about these 2 tools
The best vid concerning this topic. Thank you
You’re welcome, Azarul!
I love my Bosch Hammerdrill - oddly enough I bought it for 'tunneling' under my house to fix an under slab plumbing issue with the sewer line. The soil was rock and clay imbedded so a shovel was practically useless on it's own and swinging a pick would have been too physically exhausting. There was really no replacement for this tool, any tool that saves physical labor is worth it's weight in gold.
Super vid as always!
This is a good explanation, and the best part of the video is the explanation of SDS mechanism. I have to drill a few holes in concreate soon, and i bought a power drill with hammering action. Will see how good it will be as it's the first time doing this.
Thank you so much. I have a dewalt hammer drill but didnt know what it did. Love your videos!
Thanks Kathryn! I’m glad they’re helpful 🙂
Nice explanation of difference between drill, hammer drill and hammer functions - really helpful
From zero to hero on hammer drills just from this video. Thanks!
Excellent presentation. Very clear and precise.
Superbly informative video; clear concise and to the point explanation. 👍
Succinct and sincere. Very much appreciated. Thank you !!!
Simple explanation for uninformed weekend warriors like myself. I love that the drill you used to explain hammer functions is your everyday beat up go-to and not a pristine display model. 👌 👍
I knew nothing about hammer drills and this helps a lot. Looks like that Bosch hammer drill can do some of the work of a jackhammer.
It can, Chris. Not nearly as effectively as a jackhammer, but it can chip away at masonry and even some stone.
best. direct to the point. thanks a lot!
OK so your video just saved me a bundle. I was trying to drill holes in my basement floor with my cordless drill to attach a threshold. I went through multiple bits with very limited success. After watching your video I went downstairs and grabbed my 1/2 inch hammer drill. WoW this was like magic. Even the bits I thought were spent ate through the concrete. The only regret I have is that I didn't see your video 4 concrete bits ago. Thanks so much.
I wish every video was this simple yet thorough. Sub’d!
Great information, I learned a lot
Great explanation. Thanks for the video.
I think you did an excellent job summarizing the topic. Good info!
Thanks Hiriser!
Nicely Done!!! Straight to the point!!! Thank You Sir!!!! 👊👍😎
Thanks bro! I was looking for a combo kit....decided after this, that I am not going to need the hammer drill function and save the $100 bucks listed. If the day comes that I need a hammer drill (probably won’t) I will go get one then.
Just hit the bell👍
I bought the bulldog extreme last year for a couple projects I absolutely wanted one for. It’s an amazing tool and I totally love mine
Learned a lot. Thank you!
As expected I learned something I didn’t know. Thank you
Another excellent video from a man I trust . How many of you own a Wrist Breaker ? My old Milwaukee hammer drill is still doing great after 30 years and the optional side grip is always used . When drilling cement and other materials , know when to turn loose of the drill if things get stupid . The torque from a quality hammer drill can ruin your entire day , month and year . Enough preaching and Thanks Ethan .
Thanks Quantum! Too true-it’s crazy how much torque there is in anything with roughly a 1/2” chuck. The wrist just isn’t meant to handle that much twist. If the bit catches, or your grip isn’t perfect, you can get you’re hand wrenched in the blink of an eye. Side handles definitely help wrangle a powerful drill, but at some point you have to just back off and find out why you’re binding.
Just what I needed to know thanks
great job, I enjoy your videos, keep on trucking
Thank You for the info! Helped me a lot :)
Always great content. Much appreciated.
Just a thought: Somebody this careful and handy could easily make some sound insulation panels and make the “studio” far less prone to echo/reverb. With 500k subs it might be time to take the AV to the next level.
so useful, thanks for the info
Very nice guy. Love the way u explained it
thank you. so well explained. more power to you!🌳🌳🌳
I was clueless until now. Thanks for the comparison. 🙃
Great info!!
Thanks for this very useful information
Very informative and helpful. Thanks.
I was just designing a character that uses a magic hammer drill as a weapon. I didn't expect this video to be so well articulated and informative
I just borrowed a hammer drill to drill some holes in a stone wall. Never knew what it was. Thanks for the informative video.
I have to comment. I have minimal carpentry skills. I've taken an online course threw Ashworth and it was o.k. The problem is trying to retain what you learn from reading and thinking without real world experience..doesnt always work well. I really dig these videos from the perspecitve of a video editor and as someone who's trying to reinforce carpentry in my mind. It's rare to find someone at lowes who can explain this stuff and they get paid to work retail. Guess it's best to learn from the pros! Thanks again for posting. This channel is amazing!
awesome & simple explanation. Keep it up.
I use my chuck drill for everything dry wall wood concrete I just make sure im using the correct bit and it works for me just saying.
This series of videos finally got my SO off my back - she was always suspicious of my explanations why I have four different power drills (Cordless and corded drill, hammer drill, and spade drill).
- Cordless for every day drilling/driving
- Corded for extended work (when battery just isn't up to it) and as a motor for things like cleaning the lint from the dryer ducts.
- Hammer drill ... well now you know
- Spade drill .... ever tried hand mixing a 5 gallon tub of mud?
But it doesn't have to cost a fortune for the DIYer. I spend my main money on the corded drill. Everything else is Harbor Freight at about $30-$40 each.
stainlesssteellemming: I found it helps when you remind them its their project request that we're working on. 😑
@@notsohandytim5090 Ah, now you're trying to bring logic into it. Doomed to failure :)
@@stainlesssteellemming3885: 😅
Learned something today thanks
nice watchng your video - got the difference between the different types of drills -thanks
Thanks. Learned a lot. I have lots of materials from my dad but don’t know what is used for what, so great to see these video’s. I’ve used the hammerdrill to clean up old stones. It was difficult not to break the stones while removing the concrete. Any tips on that?
Dude you are great. Subscribed.
We always start with the multipurpose drill with hammer function, and fastener option and end buying specialized tools like the hammer drill and impact driver.
Thanks for the explanation of a standard drill and a hammer drill. Makes perfect sense and "no wonder why"... :)
What a great revelation, I didn't know that they have these diverse variations
Thanks again. I really am learning alot about the cordless tools I am buying. Not sure if I really needed my 1/2 in cordless hammer drill. I suppose I will find a use. Thanks again.