New Tool Day
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Man, once a thread's derailed, it's tough to re-rail (un-derail?) it!
I don't have any new tools, but I did just buy a bunch more Bambu filament for the H2C. Unlike that pepper feller, I have photograph evidence to present:
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In case any of you Bambuzlers* don't know, if you buy 4 rolls of engineering filament right now, Bambu is offering 40% off. In the order I posted above, that amounted to a savings of $200!
*[bam-booz-lerz] - one who influences another to spend way too much money on 3D printing equipment and supplies
I take a group of 8-10 clients there most years. It’s very difficult to do it justice when trying to explain it to some one who has never been. However, I have never have a client not walk away impressed .
I haven't had much luck with that as a fair bit of filament seems to be low or out of stock at the moment, but a good deal if you can score it.
Yeah, they've had good deals on filament for over a month now, so everyone's buying...
Need a new tool day. Need a hammer drill, new house is masonry/brick so need something more. I’ve got a mix of m12/18 and the m12 fuel hammer drill is on sale for $99. Will the m12 do what I need for light DIY, TV, lights, etc. or if I need a hammer drill just get the m18?
M12 Fuel drills are for light duty use. The M18 Fuel hammer drill is okay, it does the high speed hammer and works fine for most stuff up to 1/2" in the softer materials like cinder block and plaster. If you start dicking around setting anchors in concrete, a real hammer drill is far superior. If you are only doing a few, the M18 Fuel hammer drill will be fine.
Thx. Use case is hanging TV, outdoor lights, anchors for gutters in masonry. Weekend DIY, not construction
Caveat: I have no experience with the M12 hammer drill.
However, I have four hammer drills of different sizes and power types (corded and cordless) in the shop, and I've used them for many tasks over the years. Brick, cinder block, mortar, plaster, and stucco are easy to drill small holes into with light-duty hammer drills. I've even drilled small holes in some of those materials with a standard drill a few times (not ideal, but it works in a pinch.) Concrete, on the other hand, requires a serious hammer drill, especially if you are drilling large holes (about 3/8" and up). I wouldn't expect an M12 to work in concrete for larger holes, but for small holes in the other materials, it might work fine.
However, I have four hammer drills of different sizes and power types (corded and cordless) in the shop, and I've used them for many tasks over the years. Brick, cinder block, mortar, plaster, and stucco are easy to drill small holes into with light-duty hammer drills. I've even drilled small holes in some of those materials with a standard drill a few times (not ideal, but it works in a pinch.) Concrete, on the other hand, requires a serious hammer drill, especially if you are drilling large holes (about 3/8" and up). I wouldn't expect an M12 to work in concrete for larger holes, but for small holes in the other materials, it might work fine.
Due to a fairly extensive background in construction, my go-to hammer tools have always been Bosch due to a great crossing of cost versus benefit. They are fast, durable, and fairly economical. You may be able to buy a better/faster hammer drill, you will spend a bunch more for a minor increase in anything that matters. As such I have several ranging from the smaller Bulldog style up to a dolly transported jack hammer. Tired of the cords and associated bullshit, I bought the 5/8" capable Milwaukee M18 Fuel SDS plus hammer drill.
If this tool would have been out when I was doing construction, I would not own nearly as much stuff from Bosch. It is astoundingly fast drilling holes in old hard concrete. It will put a 3/8" - 1/2" hole through a 4" slab in sub 30 seconds. (using a good bit)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...e=6875&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&fp=ggl
It’s hard to argue with you, Mr. Blaine. Two of my favorites that might look familiar:
I’ll be using the M18 soon to drill into a cinder block wall…
are those rentable? i tried to install a floating subfloor in the basement. after 30 minutes to install a second screw. none of the plywood is secured.
so it’s truly a floating subfloor
so it’s truly a floating subfloor
If that's not a tongue-in-cheek response, no they are not rentable, from me, but rental places do rent them. When I was young and poor, I rented tools when I couldn't afford to buy them.
I’ve also got an extensive history of hammer drill use. A corded drill if far superior to a battery. I would suggest that for your limited use the Bauer HD from Harbor Freight would be the best tool. I bought one when my Milwaukee drill finally died. Mine does a great job for up to a 5/8” hole. I also have a HF rotary hammer drill for larger and deeper holes.
Don’t go cheap on the drills themselves. A high quality masonry drill will cut much faster and last longer. These tend to be non plated but have a better quality cutting tip. When drilling a larger hole I start with a 1/4” pilot hole.
I once had a job where I needed to install 250 bronze plaques with four 3/8” each. Tight deadline with 2 days to get the job done for a dedication ceremony. I went through 3 Milwaukee 1/2” hammer drills and many bits. I was in my early 20s and that job nearly killed me.
https://www.harborfreight.com/75-amp-12-in-variable-speed-hammer-drill-56404.html
Don’t go cheap on the drills themselves. A high quality masonry drill will cut much faster and last longer. These tend to be non plated but have a better quality cutting tip. When drilling a larger hole I start with a 1/4” pilot hole.
I once had a job where I needed to install 250 bronze plaques with four 3/8” each. Tight deadline with 2 days to get the job done for a dedication ceremony. I went through 3 Milwaukee 1/2” hammer drills and many bits. I was in my early 20s and that job nearly killed me.
https://www.harborfreight.com/75-amp-12-in-variable-speed-hammer-drill-56404.html
I don't know if they still make them, but back in the 80's I bought a hammer drill chuck for my corded Black & Decker electric drill. To install thew chuck, I removed the existing chuck and screwed this chuck on. I used the hell out of it when I used Tapcon screws to attach wood framing to concrete floors.
Have you ever used the Milwaukee M18 Fuel versions we talked about above?
I’m sure it’s a great product but why spend the money on it if not needing it professionally? The $50 HF will work just fine for home owner use. I think the money is better spent on good drill bits instead. Faster and cleaner holes.
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