Brilliant, been trying to drill through concrete today with a standard hammer action drill and couldn't get any further, didn't know how to get round it until I saw this video. Really clear advice, thanks
You're welcome Peter. Yes, get an SDS. It'll go though it like a knife through butter. You might be interested in this video whilst we're on the subject czcams.com/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/video.html
You "hit the nail on the head" so to speak with your review. I have nearly the exact set up with my drills as you do and remarkably, have the same results. They all have their specific benefits though. Thanks for your clear cut information.
Great video Charlie I'm pleased that you demonstrated the chiselling feature as it has got me out of a tight spot many a time!🤗 all the best mate & I look forward to your video.
Nice one Charlie explains the need for SDS. I got away without one for years by a special trick my old man taught me and he said to use a small strong masonry drill bit first to pilot then use the desired sized drill bit. In fact this way you didn't even need hammer action. Still serves me well when I need to keep the noise down.
Great video, thanks. I am a DIYer and I bought an entry level Bosch SDS 240 volt drill a few years ago. It's great for drilling through the external bricks on my house, which are semi-engineering and incredibly hard. It's impossible to get through them with ordinary hammer drills. I used the chisel function on the Bosch when making a hole for an extractor fan. I know I should have used a core but didn't want to buy one or rent for just one job. I should mention that the Bosch 240 volt mains SDS that I have is relatively light, which makes it easy to use.
Thank you Charlie for your to the point, precise, unbiased UK centric DIY tutorials. They are very helpful and once again, thank you for sharing your experiences and as a fellow keen DIYer (definitely your junior in terms of experience), they are like gold dust in a sea of other less useful tutorials on CZcams.
Thanks so much Paul. Really appreciate your support of the channel, glad you find the vids useful and massive thanks for the comment - I couldn't have done this over the years without the constant support and encouragement from you guys 🙏👊🏻👍🏻
Thanks Charlie, very informative video. I decided to go ahead and purchase the Titan as it was very good value for the money, plus you get a hard case and a few accessories. I could never justify spending hundreds on something that I would never use. This drill would be used to drill through bricks or concrete, putting up shelfs, curtain rails and tv brackets. I agree, using a drill is a pain and always the worry, you burn it out. But £60 is a great investment which will come hand over the years for home diyers. However if I was professional, then I would pay a bit more money for a cordless one, but in my case, not necessary. As a female diyer, learnt a lot from your videos and built up a collection of tools which will come in very handy when I renovate my own home.
Good vid as always Charlie - keep up the good work! Back in 2002 I bought a cheapo Chinese SDS triple action corded drill for around £25 if memory serves. It's branded SIPlec (I just dragged it out of the box for a look). My logic was as yours - it was cheaper than hiring a drill for the weekend, so even if it expired on Sunday night, I was still in credit. If it lasted a month, I was quids in. I live in a granite walled house (they are 75cm thick) and my old Bosch hammer drill just bounced off. This thing has WORKED for its living and I've used it again and again - drilling, chasing and chiseling. It drills through granite effortlessly. OK it's just DIY but It's still going strong 17 years later! Less than £1.50 a year. Outstanding.
A friend of mine bought a cheap £25 tool as well. He abused the hell out of it but got all his work done, soon after it falied. He got a new tool under warranty.
I have used several SDS types drills in recent years. I also had a very reliable Bosch hammer drill that lasted 25 years before it was stolen. I have a Harbor Freight SDS+ drill that looks much like the Titan. It works great! Now, I had to wait for over 2 years for Ryobi to come out with their new SDS+ drill. Now I have 1. I use both drills depending upon the project. But I mostly use the Ryobi P222 due to it is cordless. Bought that 1 in 2016 and it's still kicking.
This was so helpful! I just purchased an sds and none of the store employees could provide me with guidance on bits. Understanding what is happening inside the tool helps me to make an informed decision.
Great video Charlie, I've been in the concrete construction industry for 20 years now and have been using all sizes of SDS Plus and Max for all that time. I still found the information here informative and educational! Keep up the good work bud.
Huge fan of that Titan sds drill. Chiselling out decades old concrete from our front drive was so east (and fun!). Sadly the chisel function also got out to good use when I had to knock down three 6 foot brick piers I built when I realised too late that I should’ve put rebar in the concrete in the central column. But again at least it was fun breaking them down with the Titan , if not soul destroying having to then rebuild them. Neighbours found it all very amusing. In terms of hammer drilling I find that 90% of my needs are satisfied by my combi drill in hammer mode. Standard bricks are easy and even blue engineering solid bricks it can deal with especially if I work up the drill bit sizes starting small. The Titan however was useful for drilling holes for the aforementioned rebar into the concrete foundation I’d previously laid. Amazingly well specced also for what is even now still a very inexpensive bit of kit.
The big beasts like the Titan really are the best DIY choice I think. Yes they are heavy and awkward but they are cheap, and you can do anything from drill a small hole in a wall right up to digging out bits of concrete floor. I repaired a water leak under a concrete floor, it was a hard job but it saved me so much money over hiring and there is a no way a full size breaker would get in there anyway as it was under a cupboard. I wouldn't bother with a cordless or a corded compact SDS myself as I just don't use it often enough. Tip for those use a drill like this on a concrete floor. Drill holes first to weaken it, then switch to the chisel, you don't have the power a proper breaker but you can do an awful lot if you weaken it first.
Your spot on weaken first with 20mm bit then chisels, good for mixing Concrete to l made a paddle from a broken sds bit, Titan you can't go wrong with.
Awww Charlie , that is brilliant thanks. We have old stone cottage and I just cant drill a hole into it..just what I need !! Love your videos, thanks you are a star .
This is super informative. I just bought a 1930s end-of-terrace that hasn't been touched since God know when and I need to get good at DIY. I haven't a breeze about power-tools nor their differences. I need to buy a whole bunch as I need to demolish an old shed, break through internal walls and remove and fit a kitchen. Might be an idea to put together an essential kit for the DIY newbies.
Really good explanation of the SDS system vs standard hammer drills! I had no idea about the ball bearings inside. Really helped. Thanks Charlie DIY !!!
Thank you for the video. I have just clicked through from here to buy a Titan with Screwfix so hopefully you will get some commission out of it! Very well explained.
Perfect timing, my son has just moved house and failed to drill far enough into the lintel over the front door with a normal hammer drill. Curtain pole won’t stay up, looks like a good excuse for me to get one of these SDS drills!
Hi I was installing a bay window and your right it only took me less than 2 minutes drilling into concrete windows cills few holes with them Sds hammer Drill, you're absolutely right mate.
Thank you for a great explanation, absolutely brilliant. Now I know what to get and I know why I have never be able to drill through lintels. Cheers Dave
You're welcome Dave, and this is why i made the point in this video, czcams.com/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/video.html that once you own an SDS, you don't need to lug around your heavy combi anymore. 👍🏻
I bought that titan a year ago when my bosch cordless couldn't drill into my garage wall. A tad over kill but comes in handy when something needs a harder drilling.
Good video, I went and bought aldis own take on the sds, great buy for £30 on offer, helped me take up and old concrete floor. I would recommend it if anyone can get one.
Great informative vid Charlie! Tried drilling into *Granite* using a standard hammer drill and made _zero_ progress after 5 minutes of trying. Then used Bosch SDS Plus and it drilled into the granite like it was _butter_ ... Highly recommended. Drill pays for itself in the time it saves you.
very useful info all around and good delivery, thank you for uploading! subbed :-D Was struggling to get a 6cm hole into concrete on the weekend with my (admittedly 12 year old Tesco brand) hammer drill, so was looking around for a solution. You have convinced me, just got an SDS.
Thank you. I got quoted £80 to drill 12 holes into my concrete / hardcore drive to secure 2 anti theft posts for my motorhome. Checked online and found the Dewalt DCH033, like the one shown, on offer for £99 from Screwfix. Already got couple of 5ah batteries so no brainer. May never use it again, but I only ever buy tools on the savings I can make from not having professionals do it for me. Keep up the good work. 😊
Charlie, your video is excellent! I never knew these tools even existed. This information is helping me out of a hole - pun intended. My house was built around 1859, so many would think 'Hey, that should be a doddle, drilling old bricks like those!' Well. I had to make a 140mm hole in the gable wall for a vent pipe - easy! So with my Bosch hammer drill, got to making a 'stitch perimeter' so I could then knock out the centre. This has worked well for me elsewhere, so, got to work. The drill would not touch those bricks - half a day later, only just made it through the inner skin, after finally slugging it out with hammer and chisel. I found out those old bricks were made by hand at a quarry in Flint - much of the clay was rich in Iron ore, and when fired in the kiln, well, 'Flint by name Flint by nature'. So, my next mistake - I decided to use a 40mm diamond core drill, to 'help'. I did not know the drill had to have a safety clutch. Mine did not. Barely escaped getting a broken wrist or worse when it caught! At this point I then gave up on the outer 4 1/2, and just stuffed it with plastic bags. However, I am enlightened by the info you have produced and will hire an SDS as soon as I can and get the job done!
You're very welcome, and thanks so much for sharing your story. I think I have bricks like that here. It still rankles with me today since builders I used years ago when we bought this cottage took out a wall and made off with all the bricks. They probably sold them for 3p per brick! My advice to you would be to get one of these bit.ly/2G4aZ6X I bought one last week, to save me borrowing my father in law's all the time. It has 22 accessories and is probably a similar price to hiring one.
@@CharlieDIYte Brilliant advice! I ordered a Titan 631SDS and collected it, then spent some time reading the 'Do's & Don'ts' and got started. This tool had that wall beaten soundly in minutes - better than I could have hoped, it is a beast of a machine - goes like a hot knife through butter. Cheaper than hiring; all the firms doing this only have 110V gear and by the time a transformer is priced in, it's more cost effective buying outright. Thank you again for your help. Have subscribed to your excellent YT channel!
Thanks for the great tips Colin Firth. I think a cheap corded SDS makes the most sense for DIY use. For most small jobs where you're only drilling a couple of holes, a couple of minutes isn't going to make a huge difference and you'd probably want to stick to a cordless combi drill for the convenience anyway. Since you're only using the SDS for the occasional big job the cord isn't such a big deal.
You're welcome mate. I agree with that, except that with an SDS you can ditch the combi as the banner action is hopeless, and get yourself a nice light drill driver as discussed here czcams.com/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/video.html
Had to buy a rotary hammer for work at my church. It drills through concrete like a hot knife through warm butter! I would not have been able to do half the volunteer work I do without it. It is a corded Milwaukee model but I cannot remember if it had all 3 functions!
Got a Milwaukee cordless SDS+ in a kit. Working in an old concrete building, my high end Makita drill with hammer function could not cut the mustard. The Milwaukee made fairly quick work of it and battery life was decent. Extra battery definitely recommended for high quantity of holes.
Nice video as ever Charlie. My sds drill has gone through 2 inch concrete shelves with no problem, a normal hammer drill didn't touch them. Mine can sometimes bounce of the mark i made for the hole, when I start drilling. Just have to be careful when you start drilling.
Im renovating my old house at the moment, and during removing the old mortar, i realised just how usefull an angled chisel is, no more digging into the bricks or wall and spending time and money on replacing those broken bricks, and the mortar just rolls off. And about the "no hammer action when using a standard chuck on a sds combidrill", i need a new chuck..... Thanks for your videos, tips and tricks!
Another benefit of a mains powered SDS is that it can provide the power required for core drill and large hole saws at a lower speed, unlike other drills that have very little power other than at full speed.
I got that Titan SDS drill along with the four piece Armeg box sinker kit when we realised that almost every room in my new to me 1950s house needed the sockets moved. House was effectively rewired. Saved an absolute fortune, and had a much happier electrician, by doing the messy work ourselves leaving him to do the quicker, more interesting bit of just wiring it all up. There was only one socket in the whole house that was in a hollow plasterboard wall. All the rest were in solid brick or block work walls.
Exactly that in 1930s semi in SE London. With very hard brick and soft lime mortar, I'd start holes with 4mm bit and work up in 1mm steps to avoid shattering the brick. Got a variety of chisels and combs
a while ago i picked up the newer ryobi sds cordless on clearence from B&Q main reason i picked that up at the time was it came with 2x 4ah batteries for £110 which is basically the cost of the bateries let alone the tool. Apart from not being able to stand the drill up like yours its pretty good maybe lack a little power and you cant fit a handle like yours. I'am currently waing on a 1500w sds to arrive its an aldi ferrex one its cheap and cheerful but it will do my needs for now.
Nice informative video Charlie. I've got a big Titan SDS but for the slightly lighter jobs a decent corded Bosch SDS too, though in retrospect one from Aldi or Lidl at a fraction of the price would probably have done the trick. For myself a cordless SDS wouldn't be cost effective but if like yourself you're on a job putting up a blind in a customers house it would be invaluable.
I too have a Titan SDS drill. Excellent at hammer drilling huge holes and cutting through concrete and brick with the chisels. I have added to my selection of chisels to cater for a wider demand of jobs.
Me too - it's an awesome drill, especially considering the price (usually £80 - £100) and that includes a case and tons of SDS+ bits and chisels etc. Albeit it does look like a Fischer Price toy :)
i bought a second hand hilti years ago , its small ish , and very handy too . i got it cheap as they had just banned 240 volt stuff from sites , and 240 suites me for private use straight off the wall sockets , its been worth its weight in gold , granted it may go for months not used , but the day you need it , nothing else does.
Thank you so much Charlie. I'm about to replace my very old hammer drill as it can't handle the job I'm doing at the moment . I thought the only difference with the SDS type was the convenience of quick bit replacement . I hadn't realised the other advantages . Many thanks , Kieron
No worries - thanks for the comment. Definitely get an SDS. If you don't mind it being corded the Titan is a no brainer. If you're after a battery powered drill, whilst I haven't tried it out, I'm massively tempted by the Erbauer SDS www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erh18-li-2-7kg-18v-4-0ah-li-ion-ext-brushless-cordless-sds-plus-drill/322fv A lot of tool for the money!
I bought an 18v Dewalt with 2 4AH batteries 6 months ago. I'd bought a house which had a tiled floor throughout, and used it to chisel them up and get back to the slab. It worked amazingly well. I also drilled a 5 inch hole through brick for my new boiler flue when my old boiler gave up., Yesterday morning I drilled my brick garage wall to attach wire to train a climbing rose up the side. Coupled with my 10v Dewalt drill driver/impact kit I am set for just about anything. My SDS drill cost £240 new, my drill driver/impact kit was £50 second hand off a ceiling fixer who bought it, but needed more power. Bargain for me as it was only weeks old and cost £150 +. I also have a new Makita 18v hammer drill/impact supplied by work, but prefer my lightweight 10v Dewalt which is surprisingly powerful, removing old 4 inch decking screws are a breeze for it.
Good to hear it mate - I just wasn't sure how well the 18v worked for chiselling jobs, and you've endorsed what I've found - the perfect power tool kit involves having one tool that's designed for each task (SDS, driver, impact), with the onus being on light weight for the every day jobs. Like your 10v I have a 12v Ryobi which I bought to be light weight for a job in Switzerland - I absolutely love it. Also interested that you've mixed up different brands. How are you finding having to have different battery brands? Thanks for the comment.
Hi. My Makita was supplied by work, I had no input in buying it. Yesterday I had a call to a multi storey car park, a cable tray had dropped down. My colleague had a Bosch 36v monster, too big and heavy for my liking, I think my 18v would have sufficed on this occasion. But I've never drilled a flue with a 36v where I'm sure it would shine.
Been stuck with lintels even with decent drills too! Using my SDS (A Wickes drill identical to yours but of different brand). I channelled easily through a concrete garden path when fitting a WIFI cable to the Summerhouse. Knife through butter. Totally agree about the chisel function
Thank you so much, i had the exact same problem of not being able to make a hole to be able to put a curtain up, even bought the same Titan Sds as it seems like good value and Job done. Thanks.
good video, but I have the newer 4 function ryobi cordless sds drill, I'm sure it isn't expensive either maybe £100 or so and it is so much better than my old corded one. the main benefit which I think you missed, is that it is so much lighter than any corded sds drill meaning you can get much more done with it; despite it being less powerful. I would strongly suggest using larger batteries with it however as they don't last too long when going full pelt. Ive also had a few comments on it from the trades too, but my joiner has got himself one now after trying mine.
Great vid. I bought an inexpensive SDS hammer drill because I need to break up a wall and some rendering. The manual didn't mention technique nor the included additional chuck but I figured that it was for normal drilling. You've explained stuff that wasn't in the manual, that's new to me and beneficial. Thanks. Subscribed and liked. I'll be checking out your other vids. 🙂
I bought a ryobi 230v sds drill twenty years and it's still going and all the neighbours have borrowed it because the bricks are so tough to drill into I've even used it to drill into stone I've just replaced it for a bosch which has the three options like you suggested I offered the old drill to a neighbour who used it to fit a new garage door he couldn't take it out of my hands fast enough
Great video Charlie and well explained. I have a cordless makita sds drill and it's a proper workhorse, happily pulling off plaster and tiles in a recent bathroom renovation project. That said, I doubt it would last long if doing this everyday and is really a trade off of power against convenience, as I can't always rely on there being power where I work. If I was buying a drill mainly to hack off render etc it would be mains powered SDS all the way.
Thanks Darren, and that's pretty much what T Kippin said above - uses up the battery faster than you can charge one. I hear what you say though. It's a no-brainer if you can't always rely on there being power.
Thanks for the video. Although sds rotery drill is much powerful , I think that in most situations magic happens when using quality drill bits built specifically for concrete. You can try bosch multi material / alpine for concrete and bricks. You will see the difference.
Since I'm already invested in Makita 18v cordless and I wanted something more powerful for the money I planned on investing, I opted for a corded DEWALT Rotary Hammer Drill with Shocks, D-Handle, SDS, 1-1/8-Inch (D25263K) that I found for $135 USD (normally goes for $199 retail). 8.5 amp motor and 3 joules. It has eaten through everything that I have thrown at it and I know it will last me a good long time. I paired with Bosch 6 Piece SDS-plus Masonry Trade Bit Set to start with (HCST006).
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I have an even older tank of a Makita, the 8419B and this thing is powerful but not a patch on an SDS drill. I struggled for years with this old hammer drill thinking that it was the normal tool for the job (my old man only had standard hammer drills) - When I bought the Makita 8701 SDS I couldn't believe the difference! It went through Portland concrete like a knife through butter! Great videos, very useful, keep them coming thanks! By the way, you will be hard pushed to find a cordless (or many mains drills) that put out the sort of power you have with that Titan, it is a beast.
Charlie.....I'm just about to treat myself to an sds.....been thinking about it for ages. You just cleared a few things up for me there bruv. Rightly or wrongly, I tend to by the big names in power tools but I'm off to screwfix to check that bad boy out! Thanks for providing us lesser mortals with some quality guidance....it's appreciated!
Not at all, Dave. You will not be disappointed with the Beast!! :) A couple of things (which I've never done) there's something in it that looks like a rubber grommet. It goes on the drill bit to protect you and the drill when you're drilling above your head. Also, it comes with a grease pot, which (I've just realised!) you're meant to use to ensure the grease box is topped up. Not something you're meant to do except once in a blue moon, but thought I'd mention it. Enjoy!
It's worth thinking about your choice of SDS bits too. Hilti ( and now Bosch too..I think) make relatively expensive bits for concrete/masonry with twin flutes and a double chisel point. Not necessary for everyday one-off use but if you have a lot of holes to drill or require more accurate drilling they can really pay for themselves. I first used one a few years ago when I had to fit about 150 chemical anchors in blockwork. The Hilti bit was super fast (even with a relatively underpowered DIY drill) and allowed me to drill holes that were about 15mm short of the full block width without breaking into the cavity. This made fitting the anchors a whole lot easier.
Hi Charlie, just watched this, great video as usual. Bought one of these years ago from Argos , Challenge range I think. For the £ 40 I paid it's been great. Last summer had to install fence panels, 2 feet down hit an old early 1900's garage concrete base. Nearly in despair as already had dug other post holes . Got the SDS out and it went thru it with the boring chisels, eventually. This is the one tool as a home diyer that I'm not bothered with being corded, as I feel if you need it out it needs the unlimited power. Mine has been abused , covered in dirt / dust etc and still carries on. Sorry , I could rave about it all day! Never really understood why it came with extra chuck, think you've explained it. So it would be just for straight drilling, maybe thru metal of hard wood?
I am here as a result of spending three hours trying to drill six 5mm holes into the concrete lintel above our patio doors to put up a curtain pole. Used my corded Black and Decker with hammer action. Did not realise that it would be so difficult to penetrate the lintel. Do they have steel rods running through them? Went through three drill bits and had to compromise with shallow holes and shorter raw plugs. Felt secure and put curtains up ok. This morning wife drew curtains back and left hand bracket came loose so need to drill deeper holes and use longer screws. Did a bit of surfing and came across this excellent tutorial by Charlie. Thank you for explaining why I need an SDS drill and my Black and Decker just ain't cutting it. Got to drill nine holes in lintel above the front bay window so will be investing in a SDS today. Thanks again Charlie!
You're very welcome, mate. Thanks for the comment. Yes, I encountered exactly this problem on site at customers houses. Get yourself some Fischer Duopower 6x30 or 8x40 plugs when you have a moment. Fantastic universal fixing. The hammer action on a hammer drill just doesn't cut it. In an ideal world your tool collection would have a) and SDS drill, b) a light weight drill driver, for undemanding stuff like soft masonry and driving in screws. A combi drill isn't really necessary and is quite heavy to lug around. For repetitive screw work eg decking you could invest in an impact driver, but you're unlikely to need this for general DIY.
@@CharlieDIYte Thanks for tip on fixings. Already own Erbauer impact driver with two batteries and charger that I bought for assembling a shed and fitted it out with shelving. Bought a Erbauer SDS base unit for £99 from Screwfix. I watched another tutorial where a Welsh guy drilled 20 holes in a concrete path with the Erbauer SDS and it only used one bar on the battery. Should make easy work of my lintel. I remember when I was young watching my Dad drill into the kitchen wall using a hand rachet drill. Thank goodness for technical advance eh?
Bought a 70 quid Titan a couple of weeks ago, and was amazed at the huge range of kit that came with it. I used it to break up two massive concrete fence post boots that I had to dig out of the ground, and it broke them up so thoroughly I could mix the rubble back into the new postcrete fills to add more weight. Otherwise I'd have had to pay to dispose of those at a recycling place these days. The tool has paid for itself on the first day of use. Fantastic value.
It's awesome isn't it. I'm going to buy that one shortly, as the one I use is my father-in-law's and he's knackered it over the years. Don't use the standard drill bit jig in SDS mode as you'll destroy it, and keep an eye on the grease reservoir to make sure it's always nicely greased.
I purchased a Draper 3 function for 70 notes and used it for breaking thru 6 " reinforced concrete using the Milwaukee Self - sharpening chisel which cost £20 but was worth it as it's still going strong. Cbe switched over to the M18 platform and if you look around can get some good deals online - brilliant tools, a bit of over kill for diy but I've managed to get them for similar prices of the Ryobi. M18 sds+ on the radar. 👍
Brilliant, been trying to drill through concrete today with a standard hammer action drill and couldn't get any further, didn't know how to get round it until I saw this video. Really clear advice, thanks
You're welcome Peter. Yes, get an SDS. It'll go though it like a knife through butter. You might be interested in this video whilst we're on the subject czcams.com/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/video.html
Good job, Charlie! This channel is great. Very informative and so much better than watching hit or miss DIY programmes on the telly.
Colin, that's incredibly kind of you, and a great incentive to spur me on with the next one 👍
You "hit the nail on the head" so to speak with your review. I have nearly the exact set up with my drills as you do and remarkably, have the same results. They all have their specific benefits though. Thanks for your clear cut information.
Great video Charlie I'm pleased that you demonstrated the chiselling feature as it has got me out of a tight spot many a time!🤗 all the best mate & I look forward to your video.
Bought the same Titan drill a few years ago and completely agree with you. Cheap enough not to worry about it breaking and does a very good job.
I've got the Titan drill also and it's excellent for the price. Great video. Thank you very much!
I dont even search youtube anymore everything is on this guy channel.Geat Video, your a natural teacher!
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Nice one Charlie explains the need for SDS. I got away without one for years by a special trick my old man taught me and he said to use a small strong masonry drill bit first to pilot then use the desired sized drill bit. In fact this way you didn't even need hammer action. Still serves me well when I need to keep the noise down.
Great video, thanks. I am a DIYer and I bought an entry level Bosch SDS 240 volt drill a few years ago. It's great for drilling through the external bricks on my house, which are semi-engineering and incredibly hard. It's impossible to get through them with ordinary hammer drills. I used the chisel function on the Bosch when making a hole for an extractor fan. I know I should have used a core but didn't want to buy one or rent for just one job. I should mention that the Bosch 240 volt mains SDS that I have is relatively light, which makes it easy to use.
Well explained Charlie! I use my corded Hilti SDS rotary hammer for drilling granite prior to splitting
Brilliant as always, loaded with info and straight to the point, no yada yada, keep up the good work mate
Thanks mate. I'm doing my best to keep the waffle to a minimum these days, so it's good to hear it's working!!
Thank you for taking the time to do this video mate, clear and concise with plenty of examples.
You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it 👊
Thank you Charlie for your to the point, precise, unbiased UK centric DIY tutorials. They are very helpful and once again, thank you for sharing your experiences and as a fellow keen DIYer (definitely your junior in terms of experience), they are like gold dust in a sea of other less useful tutorials on CZcams.
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Thanks Charlie, very informative video. I decided to go ahead and purchase the Titan as it was very good value for the money, plus you get a hard case and a few accessories. I could never justify spending hundreds on something that I would never use. This drill would be used to drill through bricks or concrete, putting up shelfs, curtain rails and tv brackets. I agree, using a drill is a pain and always the worry, you burn it out. But £60 is a great investment which will come hand over the years for home diyers. However if I was professional, then I would pay a bit more money for a cordless one, but in my case, not necessary. As a female diyer, learnt a lot from your videos and built up a collection of tools which will come in very handy when I renovate my own home.
Good vid as always Charlie - keep up the good work!
Back in 2002 I bought a cheapo Chinese SDS triple action corded drill for around £25 if memory serves. It's branded SIPlec (I just dragged it out of the box for a look). My logic was as yours - it was cheaper than hiring a drill for the weekend, so even if it expired on Sunday night, I was still in credit. If it lasted a month, I was quids in. I live in a granite walled house (they are 75cm thick) and my old Bosch hammer drill just bounced off. This thing has WORKED for its living and I've used it again and again - drilling, chasing and chiseling. It drills through granite effortlessly. OK it's just DIY but It's still going strong 17 years later! Less than £1.50 a year. Outstanding.
A friend of mine bought a cheap £25 tool as well. He abused the hell out of it but got all his work done, soon after it falied. He got a new tool under warranty.
Hi Charlie, thanks for another great Vid👍! I’ve had the Titan for a number of year & wouldn’t be without it 👌
I have used several SDS types drills in recent years. I also had a very reliable Bosch hammer drill that lasted 25 years before it was stolen. I have a Harbor Freight SDS+ drill that looks much like the Titan. It works great! Now, I had to wait for over 2 years for Ryobi to come out with their new SDS+ drill. Now I have 1. I use both drills depending upon the project. But I mostly use the Ryobi P222 due to it is cordless. Bought that 1 in 2016 and it's still kicking.
Great video. I just bought this drill and this video helped me with the function to use .Thank you
Charlie you are always worth a watch because you are naturally thorough and cover things that I wouldn’t even think no of !! Thanks so much 😁😁
Thanks Alan, I really appreciate that 🙏👍🏻 Nice Pelé picture by the way 👍🏻
@@CharlieDIYte Charlie have you any idea where I’d find carbon brushes for a Makita 8391D drill ? I’ve looked everywhere ☹️
This was so helpful! I just purchased an sds and none of the store employees could provide me with guidance on bits. Understanding what is happening inside the tool helps me to make an informed decision.
Great news. Glad you found it useful and many thanks for letting me know 👍
Great video Charlie, I've been in the concrete construction industry for 20 years now and have been using all sizes of SDS Plus and Max for all that time. I still found the information here informative and educational! Keep up the good work bud.
Thanks mate - I really appreciate that!
Brilliant informative video, exactly what I needed. Liked and subscribed. Good work Charlie
Really enjoying your videos Charlie. Very professional and well presented. Thanks!
Thanks David, I really appreciate that!
i got a bosh gbh sds plus bought it from screwfix about 15 years a go and use it a lot 4 my diy project and is absouletly perfect enjoyed the video.
Huge fan of that Titan sds drill. Chiselling out decades old concrete from our front drive was so east (and fun!). Sadly the chisel function also got out to good use when I had to knock down three 6 foot brick piers I built when I realised too late that I should’ve put rebar in the concrete in the central column. But again at least it was fun breaking them down with the Titan , if not soul destroying having to then rebuild them. Neighbours found it all very amusing. In terms of hammer drilling I find that 90% of my needs are satisfied by my combi drill in hammer mode. Standard bricks are easy and even blue engineering solid bricks it can deal with especially if I work up the drill bit sizes starting small. The Titan however was useful for drilling holes for the aforementioned rebar into the concrete foundation I’d previously laid. Amazingly well specced also for what is even now still a very inexpensive bit of kit.
The big beasts like the Titan really are the best DIY choice I think. Yes they are heavy and awkward but they are cheap, and you can do anything from drill a small hole in a wall right up to digging out bits of concrete floor. I repaired a water leak under a concrete floor, it was a hard job but it saved me so much money over hiring and there is a no way a full size breaker would get in there anyway as it was under a cupboard. I wouldn't bother with a cordless or a corded compact SDS myself as I just don't use it often enough.
Tip for those use a drill like this on a concrete floor. Drill holes first to weaken it, then switch to the chisel, you don't have the power a proper breaker but you can do an awful lot if you weaken it first.
Your spot on weaken first with 20mm bit then chisels, good for mixing Concrete to l made a paddle from a broken sds bit, Titan you can't go wrong with.
Awww Charlie , that is brilliant thanks. We have old stone cottage and I just cant drill a hole into it..just what I need !! Love your videos, thanks you are a star .
Another informative video... keep up the good work Charlie.. 👍🏻
This is super informative. I just bought a 1930s end-of-terrace that hasn't been touched since God know when and I need to get good at DIY. I haven't a breeze about power-tools nor their differences. I need to buy a whole bunch as I need to demolish an old shed, break through internal walls and remove and fit a kitchen. Might be an idea to put together an essential kit for the DIY newbies.
Really good explanation of the SDS system vs standard hammer drills! I had no idea about the ball bearings inside. Really helped. Thanks Charlie DIY !!!
You're welcome - thanks for the comment 👍
Brilliant video - many thanks
Used an SDS Hilti that I hired. I could not believe how easy it was to use. Absolutely fantastic. I think any brand would produce similar results.
You always do an amazing job of explaining things to us newbies. Thanks for sharing your work and know how 👍🏿. God bless you mate.
Your welcome Ivan. Really chuffed you find my vids useful - thanks for watching them 👊
Thank you for the video. I have just clicked through from here to buy a Titan with Screwfix so hopefully you will get some commission out of it! Very well explained.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos 👍🙏♥️
You're very welcome, Kim - thank YOU for taking the time to comment!
Perfect timing, my son has just moved house and failed to drill far enough into the lintel over the front door with a normal hammer drill. Curtain pole won’t stay up, looks like a good excuse for me to get one of these SDS drills!
Hi I was installing a bay window and your right it only took me less than 2 minutes drilling into concrete windows cills few holes with them Sds hammer Drill, you're absolutely right mate.
Thank you for a great explanation, absolutely brilliant. Now I know what to get and I know why I have never be able to drill through lintels. Cheers Dave
You're welcome Dave, and this is why i made the point in this video, czcams.com/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/video.html that once you own an SDS, you don't need to lug around your heavy combi anymore. 👍🏻
I bought the Titan as well. Quite useful and very easy to work with
I bought that titan a year ago when my bosch cordless couldn't drill into my garage wall. A tad over kill but comes in handy when something needs a harder drilling.
Good video, I went and bought aldis own take on the sds, great buy for £30 on offer, helped me take up and old concrete floor. I would recommend it if anyone can get one.
Excellent and well explained. Thanks Charlie!
Great video, always wondered what the difference was. thanks
Great informative vid Charlie! Tried drilling into *Granite* using a standard hammer drill and made _zero_ progress after 5 minutes of trying. Then used Bosch SDS Plus and it drilled into the granite like it was _butter_ ... Highly recommended. Drill pays for itself in the time it saves you.
Glad to hear it. Yes, SDS's are crucial for jobs like this.👍
very useful info all around and good delivery, thank you for uploading! subbed :-D Was struggling to get a 6cm hole into concrete on the weekend with my (admittedly 12 year old Tesco brand) hammer drill, so was looking around for a solution. You have convinced me, just got an SDS.
Great video. Removed loads of kitchen tiles with this Titan yesterday. Thanks for advice
Thanks. It's awesome isn't it!
I found this video really useful. Thanks Charlie.
Thank you. I got quoted £80 to drill 12 holes into my concrete / hardcore drive to secure 2 anti theft posts for my motorhome. Checked online and found the Dewalt DCH033, like the one shown, on offer for £99 from Screwfix. Already got couple of 5ah batteries so no brainer. May never use it again, but I only ever buy tools on the savings I can make from not having professionals do it for me. Keep up the good work. 😊
So you lost like 50 quid?
Charlie, your video is excellent! I never knew these tools even existed. This information is helping me out of a hole - pun intended.
My house was built around 1859, so many would think 'Hey, that should be a doddle, drilling old bricks like those!'
Well. I had to make a 140mm hole in the gable wall for a vent pipe - easy! So with my Bosch hammer drill, got to making a 'stitch perimeter' so I could then knock out the centre. This has worked well for me elsewhere, so, got to work. The drill would not touch those bricks - half a day later, only just made it through the inner skin, after finally slugging it out with hammer and chisel.
I found out those old bricks were made by hand at a quarry in Flint - much of the clay was rich in Iron ore, and when fired in the kiln, well, 'Flint by name Flint by nature'.
So, my next mistake - I decided to use a 40mm diamond core drill, to 'help'. I did not know the drill had to have a safety clutch. Mine did not. Barely escaped getting a broken wrist or worse when it caught!
At this point I then gave up on the outer 4 1/2, and just stuffed it with plastic bags.
However, I am enlightened by the info you have produced and will hire an SDS as soon as I can and get the job done!
You're very welcome, and thanks so much for sharing your story. I think I have bricks like that here. It still rankles with me today since builders I used years ago when we bought this cottage took out a wall and made off with all the bricks. They probably sold them for 3p per brick! My advice to you would be to get one of these bit.ly/2G4aZ6X I bought one last week, to save me borrowing my father in law's all the time. It has 22 accessories and is probably a similar price to hiring one.
@@CharlieDIYte Brilliant advice!
I ordered a Titan 631SDS and collected it, then spent some time reading the 'Do's & Don'ts' and got started. This tool had that wall beaten soundly in minutes - better than I could have hoped, it is a beast of a machine - goes like a hot knife through butter.
Cheaper than hiring; all the firms doing this only have 110V gear and by the time a transformer is priced in, it's more cost effective buying outright.
Thank you again for your help. Have subscribed to your excellent YT channel!
Thanks for the great tips Colin Firth. I think a cheap corded SDS makes the most sense for DIY use. For most small jobs where you're only drilling a couple of holes, a couple of minutes isn't going to make a huge difference and you'd probably want to stick to a cordless combi drill for the convenience anyway.
Since you're only using the SDS for the occasional big job the cord isn't such a big deal.
You're welcome mate. I agree with that, except that with an SDS you can ditch the combi as the banner action is hopeless, and get yourself a nice light drill driver as discussed here czcams.com/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/video.html
Had to buy a rotary hammer for work at my church. It drills through concrete like a hot knife through warm butter! I would not have been able to do half the volunteer work I do without it. It is a corded Milwaukee model but I cannot remember if it had all 3 functions!
Great video really enjoyable as always Charlie
Got a Milwaukee cordless SDS+ in a kit. Working in an old concrete building, my high end Makita drill with hammer function could not cut the mustard. The Milwaukee made fairly quick work of it and battery life was decent. Extra battery definitely recommended for high quantity of holes.
Nice video as ever Charlie. My sds drill has gone through 2 inch concrete shelves with no problem, a normal hammer drill didn't touch them. Mine can sometimes bounce of the mark i made for the hole, when I start drilling. Just have to be careful when you start drilling.
Love all your videos, very informative 👍
Thanks Ray 👊
Im renovating my old house at the moment, and during removing the old mortar, i realised just how usefull an angled chisel is, no more digging into the bricks or wall and spending time and money on replacing those broken bricks, and the mortar just rolls off.
And about the "no hammer action when using a standard chuck on a sds combidrill", i need a new chuck.....
Thanks for your videos, tips and tricks!
You're very welcome Brian. It's good to hear what you've been doing and I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Keep up the good work!
Another benefit of a mains powered SDS is that it can provide the power required for core drill and large hole saws at a lower speed, unlike other drills that have very little power other than at full speed.
I got that Titan SDS drill along with the four piece Armeg box sinker kit when we realised that almost every room in my new to me 1950s house needed the sockets moved. House was effectively rewired. Saved an absolute fortune, and had a much happier electrician, by doing the messy work ourselves leaving him to do the quicker, more interesting bit of just wiring it all up. There was only one socket in the whole house that was in a hollow plasterboard wall. All the rest were in solid brick or block work walls.
Exactly that in 1930s semi in SE London. With very hard brick and soft lime mortar, I'd start holes with 4mm bit and work up in 1mm steps to avoid shattering the brick. Got a variety of chisels and combs
a while ago i picked up the newer ryobi sds cordless on clearence from B&Q main reason i picked that up at the time was it came with 2x 4ah batteries for £110 which is basically the cost of the bateries let alone the tool. Apart from not being able to stand the drill up like yours its pretty good maybe lack a little power and you cant fit a handle like yours. I'am currently waing on a 1500w sds to arrive its an aldi ferrex one its cheap and cheerful but it will do my needs for now.
Nice informative video Charlie. I've got a big Titan SDS but for the slightly lighter jobs a decent corded Bosch SDS too, though in retrospect one from Aldi or Lidl at a fraction of the price would probably have done the trick. For myself a cordless SDS wouldn't be cost effective but if like yourself you're on a job putting up a blind in a customers house it would be invaluable.
I too have a Titan SDS drill. Excellent at hammer drilling huge holes and cutting through concrete and brick with the chisels. I have added to my selection of chisels to cater for a wider demand of jobs.
Me too - it's an awesome drill, especially considering the price (usually £80 - £100) and that includes a case and tons of SDS+ bits and chisels etc. Albeit it does look like a Fischer Price toy :)
Hey 😊 bro these are the nice and beautifully designed best drills to work with
Great informative video as always Charlie, thanks
Thanks mate!
Excellent, informative video. Thank you for sharing information on this
You're very welcome. Thanks for the comment👍
just the clear info/demo I was looking for, thanks!
You're welcome. Thanks Richard
i bought a second hand hilti years ago , its small ish , and very handy too .
i got it cheap as they had just banned 240 volt stuff from sites , and 240 suites me for private use straight off the wall sockets , its been worth its weight in gold , granted it may go for months not used , but the day you need it , nothing else does.
Thank you so much Charlie. I'm about to replace my very old hammer drill as it can't handle the job I'm doing at the moment . I thought the only difference with the SDS type was the convenience of quick bit replacement . I hadn't realised the other advantages . Many thanks , Kieron
No worries - thanks for the comment. Definitely get an SDS. If you don't mind it being corded the Titan is a no brainer. If you're after a battery powered drill, whilst I haven't tried it out, I'm massively tempted by the Erbauer SDS www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erh18-li-2-7kg-18v-4-0ah-li-ion-ext-brushless-cordless-sds-plus-drill/322fv A lot of tool for the money!
Well Charlie, I’ve just purchased the Titan and I Can’t wait to try it 👍🏾
You won't be disappointed!
Excellent video. Good explanation. Thank you.
Thanks Phil. Glad you found it useful. 👍
Splendid video and presentation, thanks!
You're welcome Mihai. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻
Very Useful video! Thanks
I bought an 18v Dewalt with 2 4AH batteries 6 months ago. I'd bought a house which had a tiled floor throughout, and used it to chisel them up and get back to the slab. It worked amazingly well. I also drilled a 5 inch hole through brick for my new boiler flue when my old boiler gave up., Yesterday morning I drilled my brick garage wall to attach wire to train a climbing rose up the side.
Coupled with my 10v Dewalt drill driver/impact kit I am set for just about anything. My SDS drill cost £240 new, my drill driver/impact kit was £50 second hand off a ceiling fixer who bought it, but needed more power. Bargain for me as it was only weeks old and cost £150 +.
I also have a new Makita 18v hammer drill/impact supplied by work, but prefer my lightweight 10v Dewalt which is surprisingly powerful, removing old 4 inch decking screws are a breeze for it.
Good to hear it mate - I just wasn't sure how well the 18v worked for chiselling jobs, and you've endorsed what I've found - the perfect power tool kit involves having one tool that's designed for each task (SDS, driver, impact), with the onus being on light weight for the every day jobs. Like your 10v I have a 12v Ryobi which I bought to be light weight for a job in Switzerland - I absolutely love it. Also interested that you've mixed up different brands. How are you finding having to have different battery brands? Thanks for the comment.
Hi.
My Makita was supplied by work, I had no input in buying it. Yesterday I had a call to a multi storey car park, a cable tray had dropped down. My colleague had a Bosch 36v monster, too big and heavy for my liking, I think my 18v would have sufficed on this occasion. But I've never drilled a flue with a 36v where I'm sure it would shine.
Been stuck with lintels even with decent drills too! Using my SDS (A Wickes drill identical to yours but of different brand). I channelled easily through a concrete garden path when fitting a WIFI cable to the Summerhouse. Knife through butter. Totally agree about the chisel function
Good to hear that Steve. 👍
Thanks for the video and advice! Much appreciated.
Thank you so much, i had the exact same problem of not being able to make a hole to be able to put a curtain up, even bought the same Titan Sds as it seems like good value and Job done. Thanks.
It's a fantastic tool to have in your armoury for when you need it.
I knackered my regular drill using hole saw attachments. Bought the Titan as a replacement.
Awesome video, thanks Charlie. Take care as always from South Africa
Thanks Val, you too!!
good video, but I have the newer 4 function ryobi cordless sds drill, I'm sure it isn't expensive either maybe £100 or so and it is so much better than my old corded one. the main benefit which I think you missed, is that it is so much lighter than any corded sds drill meaning you can get much more done with it; despite it being less powerful. I would strongly suggest using larger batteries with it however as they don't last too long when going full pelt.
Ive also had a few comments on it from the trades too, but my joiner has got himself one now after trying mine.
Great vid. I bought an inexpensive SDS hammer drill because I need to break up a wall and some rendering. The manual didn't mention technique nor the included additional chuck but I figured that it was for normal drilling. You've explained stuff that wasn't in the manual, that's new to me and beneficial.
Thanks. Subscribed and liked. I'll be checking out your other vids. 🙂
Thanks Simon. Really appreciate the sub and chuffed you found the video useful. 👊
Well done Charlie great vid I learned a lot.
I bought a ryobi 230v sds drill twenty years and it's still going and all the neighbours have borrowed it because the bricks are so tough to drill into I've even used it to drill into stone I've just replaced it for a bosch which has the three options like you suggested I offered the old drill to a neighbour who used it to fit a new garage door he couldn't take it out of my hands fast enough
Good work Roy. Their new 18v SDS is excellent.
thanks for pointing out the 2 vs 3 function!
Thumbs up ! good video very clear voice , interesting to watch ,thanks
Thanks Andrew 👍🏻
Really helpful video. Many thanks.
Great video Charlie and well explained. I have a cordless makita sds drill and it's a proper workhorse, happily pulling off plaster and tiles in a recent bathroom renovation project. That said, I doubt it would last long if doing this everyday and is really a trade off of power against convenience, as I can't always rely on there being power where I work. If I was buying a drill mainly to hack off render etc it would be mains powered SDS all the way.
Thanks Darren, and that's pretty much what T Kippin said above - uses up the battery faster than you can charge one. I hear what you say though. It's a no-brainer if you can't always rely on there being power.
Thanks for the video. Although sds rotery drill is much powerful , I think that in most situations magic happens when using quality drill bits built specifically for concrete. You can try bosch multi material / alpine for concrete and bricks. You will see the difference.
Since I'm already invested in Makita 18v cordless and I wanted something more powerful for the money I planned on investing, I opted for a corded DEWALT Rotary Hammer Drill with Shocks, D-Handle, SDS, 1-1/8-Inch (D25263K) that I found for $135 USD (normally goes for $199 retail). 8.5 amp motor and 3 joules. It has eaten through everything that I have thrown at it and I know it will last me a good long time. I paired with Bosch 6 Piece SDS-plus Masonry Trade Bit Set to start with (HCST006).
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I have an even older tank of a Makita, the 8419B and this thing is powerful but not a patch on an SDS drill. I struggled for years with this old hammer drill thinking that it was the normal tool for the job (my old man only had standard hammer drills) - When I bought the Makita 8701 SDS I couldn't believe the difference! It went through Portland concrete like a knife through butter! Great videos, very useful, keep them coming thanks! By the way, you will be hard pushed to find a cordless (or many mains drills) that put out the sort of power you have with that Titan, it is a beast.
Thanks for this Richard. I agree, it's a beast and so much tool for the money
Charlie.....I'm just about to treat myself to an sds.....been thinking about it for ages. You just cleared a few things up for me there bruv. Rightly or wrongly, I tend to by the big names in power tools but I'm off to screwfix to check that bad boy out! Thanks for providing us lesser mortals with some quality guidance....it's appreciated!
Not at all, Dave. You will not be disappointed with the Beast!! :) A couple of things (which I've never done) there's something in it that looks like a rubber grommet. It goes on the drill bit to protect you and the drill when you're drilling above your head. Also, it comes with a grease pot, which (I've just realised!) you're meant to use to ensure the grease box is topped up. Not something you're meant to do except once in a blue moon, but thought I'd mention it. Enjoy!
Brilliant video, just what I was looking for.
Glad to hear it. Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks Charlie, very informative
It's worth thinking about your choice of SDS bits too. Hilti ( and now Bosch too..I think) make relatively expensive bits for concrete/masonry with twin flutes and a double chisel point. Not necessary for everyday one-off use but if you have a lot of holes to drill or require more accurate drilling they can really pay for themselves.
I first used one a few years ago when I had to fit about 150 chemical anchors in blockwork. The Hilti bit was super fast (even with a relatively underpowered DIY drill) and allowed me to drill holes that were about 15mm short of the full block width without breaking into the cavity. This made fitting the anchors a whole lot easier.
Hi Charlie, just watched this, great video as usual.
Bought one of these years ago from Argos , Challenge range I think. For the £ 40 I paid it's been great. Last summer had to install fence panels, 2 feet down hit an old early 1900's garage concrete base. Nearly in despair as already had dug other post holes . Got the SDS out and it went thru it with the boring chisels, eventually.
This is the one tool as a home diyer that I'm not bothered with being corded, as I feel if you need it out it needs the unlimited power.
Mine has been abused , covered in dirt / dust etc and still carries on. Sorry , I could rave about it all day!
Never really understood why it came with extra chuck, think you've explained it. So it would be just for straight drilling, maybe thru metal of hard wood?
I am here as a result of spending three hours trying to drill six 5mm holes into the concrete lintel above our patio doors to put up a curtain pole. Used my corded Black and Decker with hammer action. Did not realise that it would be so difficult to penetrate the lintel. Do they have steel rods running through them? Went through three drill bits and had to compromise with shallow holes and shorter raw plugs. Felt secure and put curtains up ok. This morning wife drew curtains back and left hand bracket came loose so need to drill deeper holes and use longer screws. Did a bit of surfing and came across this excellent tutorial by Charlie. Thank you for explaining why I need an SDS drill and my Black and Decker just ain't cutting it. Got to drill nine holes in lintel above the front bay window so will be investing in a SDS today. Thanks again Charlie!
You're very welcome, mate. Thanks for the comment. Yes, I encountered exactly this problem on site at customers houses. Get yourself some Fischer Duopower 6x30 or 8x40 plugs when you have a moment. Fantastic universal fixing. The hammer action on a hammer drill just doesn't cut it. In an ideal world your tool collection would have a) and SDS drill, b) a light weight drill driver, for undemanding stuff like soft masonry and driving in screws. A combi drill isn't really necessary and is quite heavy to lug around. For repetitive screw work eg decking you could invest in an impact driver, but you're unlikely to need this for general DIY.
@@CharlieDIYte Thanks for tip on fixings. Already own Erbauer impact driver with two batteries and charger that I bought for assembling a shed and fitted it out with shelving. Bought a Erbauer SDS base unit for £99 from Screwfix. I watched another tutorial where a Welsh guy drilled 20 holes in a concrete path with the Erbauer SDS and it only used one bar on the battery. Should make easy work of my lintel. I remember when I was young watching my Dad drill into the kitchen wall using a hand rachet drill. Thank goodness for technical advance eh?
This was really helpful I had exactly the same problem concrete lintel God knows how old couldn’t even make a dent in it.
Great video, mate. I learned my lesson a couple of weeks ago, trying to get through a very hard slab. Killed my normal drill and bought an SDS.
Thanks mate - yep I learnt my lesson over the years. Critically important to have an SDS in the tool bag 👊
Bought a 70 quid Titan a couple of weeks ago, and was amazed at the huge range of kit that came with it. I used it to break up two massive concrete fence post boots that I had to dig out of the ground, and it broke them up so thoroughly I could mix the rubble back into the new postcrete fills to add more weight. Otherwise I'd have had to pay to dispose of those at a recycling place these days. The tool has paid for itself on the first day of use. Fantastic value.
It's awesome isn't it. I'm going to buy that one shortly, as the one I use is my father-in-law's and he's knackered it over the years. Don't use the standard drill bit jig in SDS mode as you'll destroy it, and keep an eye on the grease reservoir to make sure it's always nicely greased.
@@CharlieDIYte Thanks for the tip on the grease. I'm sure that was mentioned in the manual that I absolutely definitely read ;)
I purchased a Draper 3 function for 70 notes and used it for breaking thru 6 " reinforced concrete using the Milwaukee Self - sharpening chisel which cost £20 but was worth it as it's still going strong. Cbe switched over to the M18 platform and if you look around can get some good deals online - brilliant tools, a bit of over kill for diy but I've managed to get them for similar prices of the Ryobi. M18 sds+ on the radar. 👍
Thanks - that's good to know John. Will check that out!
I've got the titan as well. Great tool. Also great for using to whisk up tile adhesive.
great idea, thanks for sharing that!
Neil Faulkner good shout, I never thought of that 👏👏👏👏👍
Nice one.
Which hammer drill would you recommend for removing tiles?
Cheers Charlie always Helpful