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Is this a hammer drill? (lemmy.fwgx.uk)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The icon is a little different to what I've seen on others and I don't know how to tell otherwise.

Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I use a 1/2" Jacob's chuck hammer drill to drill into rock to set rock climbing routes. I've done plenty of granite. I start with a 1/4" pilot hole then the full 3/8" that I need to set the anchor in.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Yes it’s possible, it’s just why spend 30 minutes drilling one hole when you could have the proper tool and be done in seconds.

Homeowner doing it for themselves it makes sense, but if you’re paying someone or doing it to make money, get the right tools. You’ll make the money back in a dozen holes from the man hours you save.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

Not everyone everywhere can afford a hammer drill for a single hole