Corded hammer drills | Tools In Action

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Dave da bombMember since Jan 2014Jan 3, 2014 8:12 PM CT

I’m looking to buy a corded hammer drill but not sure if I should buy a single speed or 2 speed one. I was looking at the Dewalt DW511 or the DWD520.

DR99Member since Nov 2012Jan 3, 2014 8:45 PM CT

Are you just doing masonry? If you are you might want to consider a SDS drill they are much better at drilling in concrete than a percussion drill like the Dewalt drills your looking at.

Dave da bombMember since Jan 2014Jan 3, 2014 8:59 PM CT

No it’s mainly drilling in wood and metal and occasionally masonry for anchors

DR99Member since Nov 2012Jan 3, 2014 9:02 PM CT

Then a percussion is the better option for you then. You want the hammer drill with the most bpm and 2 speed drill is better for wood drilling too.

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013Jan 3, 2014 9:10 PM CT

One of my friends has a Bosch hammer drill. He said it plows through concrete effortlessly and can drill monster holes in metal (3/4+). He loves it and has never had a problem with it. His is the previous version of this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003O6QBFU

Dave da bombMember since Jan 2014Jan 3, 2014 9:30 PM CT

Thanks for the input guys.

firefighter4187Member since Mar 2013Jan 3, 2014 10:08 PM CT

I would go for the 2nd drill if funds are efficient, its about $40 more, but its alot more drill, 2 speeds 10 amps(big power) 3500 max rpm….if you want a corded hammer than the dwd520 is the one i would go for.