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.
Thank you for an extremely helpful video which answered all my wonderings about SDS drills. Lovely straightforward and honest advice; just like having a good friend explain it. Many thanks :-) Tim
Yes.. This is true. Especially in old walls with patchy substance.. With a hammer it happened that i just made a little cavity in the wall, with the sds the power is going forward all the time..
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 ruclips.net/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/видео.html
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ruclips.net/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/видео.html
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.
My Titan SDS is known affectionately as the "knackerbastard". When that bad boy comes out, we're in business... Everything else is Metabo kit but the knackerbastard is brutal when you need extra grunt. Astonishing value for money.
It is, isn't it! I'm just finishing off a video on the Titan vacuum right now. Unlike the drill it has its drawbacks but hopefully will be of general interest.
Yeah, I have a DCD 996 (Dewalt Hammer Drill). I was using this trying to drill out some holes to put anchors into the side of a house and it took a better part of an hour (Relatively new bosch bit). That fueled my already inclined opinion to buy a rotary hammer. Ended up buying the Hilti TE 6 A-22. Night and day difference. Which, as an electrician I mainly only need to drill 1/4" / 6.35mm holes for anchors and the occasional access hole no more than an inch or so. Cordless is the way to go if you're in the same trade as I am, a lot of times ironically being an electrician you don't have any power. So cordless is a definite plus over wheeling around a generator and extension cord.
Dude why compare a hammer drill/driver to a sds plus rotary hammer it makes no sense try drilling into metal or wood even fastening screws or bolts with a te 6 a22 and tell me.
@@shaeldagah ? I'm not comparing, i'm simply saying if you're having trouble drilling some holes in brick or concrete you may like an actual rotary hammer rather than struggling with your hammer drill. Where did I say I'm using or suggesting a rotary hammer take the place of a regular drill? You're not making much sense.
@@Strike0_ you said it yourself 'night and day difference' you should've known that a hammer drill/driver isn't really good for drilling holes in concrete/brick let alone cordless and a rotary hammer is better suited for the job so why criticise a perfectly fine tool?
@@shaeldagah Shael Dagah Why are you arguing? Read between the lines. You're making something out of nothing. All I said, and I'm dumbing it down to the extreme. If you're thinking about getting a rotary hammer. Get one. A rotary hammer is designed for the task and the other one just vibrates loudly, although it will get through most brick. Once again I'm not criticizing, merely pointing out the efficiency of a tool designed for the task. Have fun arguing with a brick wall.
That titan for the money is an absolute beast. Got mine for £50 about 4 years ago, originally got it when I was a tiler to remove old adhesive on a big floor, now I'm a builder it's just as useful, its bruised and battered but it still works like new. To get an equivalent corded makita your spending at least £350. 8 joules of power for £50 is unbelievable value for an sds. I always thought titan was a cheap badly made brand. I was very wrong. My only con is that when you hold it sideways it likes spitting rubble in your face from the fan lol. Iv only just got rid of my titan 230mm grinder after 4 years because the dust finally killed it, again the makita equivalent is about 400w less and around £40-50 more than the titan. Brilliant tools.
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Is the a sds for Ryobi 3 adjustable need one to drill throu wall to other side to put cable what drill shsze do I need kenth and thickness mybwall hard hard
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, ruclips.net/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/видео.html that once you own an SDS, you don't need to lug around your heavy combi anymore. 👍🏻
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.
Good work Charlie, I bought the same Titan you have 3 years ago. I have really put it through it’s paces but it is a weight to hold above your head when drilling. However the price divide between a cheap electric Titan and a cordless more expensive model is too much and for a diyer I would opt for the Titan electric every time. It’s boxed it comes with a nice selection of drills, chisels etc and they go forever.. Happy Bank Holiday everyone.....
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
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 :)
Another great video Charlie! I'm on my 3rd Titan SDS drill - mine have only put up with around 2 or 3 years of abuse before breaking! For the money they're well worth it though. I had an Energel branded one a few years ago, also from Screwfix, which the manual said to put grease into, plus around the bits. However the Titan ones don't seem to require it. Have you ever added grease to the bottom of the bits or do would you say this is unnecessary? I found it used to spit grease all over me when using it! Cheers
Interestingly, Oli I've just read the instructions (there's a handy download on the Screwfix page where you buy the drill) www.free-instruction-manuals.com/pdf/pa_1403881.pdf and it says you should use the grease pot provided to ensure the tool is well lubricated - after every 5 hours of use!! I've never done this, nor will my father-in-law have, so I will open the lid (which you remove by taking out 4 screws from the black plate on the top) with some trepidation at the weekend - it says you top up the grease box (capacity 20gms max) using general purpose lithium based grease. I think it probably can't hurt putting some lubrication into the chuck from time to time to keep the ball bearings in good shape, but I agree it's going to spit grease everywhere. If I had a compressor I'd give the inside of the chuck a blast every now and then to get the dust out. Maybe a squirt of WD40 will suffice. Also, having just read the instructions, I now know what the rubber grommet is for - you slip it onto the drill bit, to stop dust going into the chuck when you're drilling above your head!!
@@CharlieDIYte Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, had a titan for several years, always wondered what the rubber contraception diaphragm thingy was for........ thanks.
It is heavy Rachel but so much tool for the money! Depends what you plan to use it for. If you're doing a lot of chiselling you wouldn't want to rely on an 18v.
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 do Anna. Take a look at this video bit.ly/3sxpfw5 You can ditch that combi and just have a nice light drill driver and an SDS. Then you've got all DIY bases covered.
Edit in front because numbers matter. I just tested between my hammer drill and SDS with 5mm bits (thats all I have for normal drill) both masonry bits, same head style, just different shank style(sds and normal) I used the same battery on each(9AH flexvolt) Between my drills, into concrete: DCD996- 60mm deep in about 7 seconds, sucked to drill, ear piercing even through ear muffs Dch333- 90mm deep in 3 seconds, very little vibration, much quieter So I have a very good cordless hammer drill, but it's so obnoxiously loud(like over 35k BPM) and vibrates super hard, and i wouldn't do a hole over 8mm with it, I had my bosses old mains drill in my van, but never used it because it sucks. so I got myself a DeWalt 54V SDS plus, and its an absolute monster, drills 12mm holes in old stone in half the time my dcd996 can do a 5mm hole But always wear hearing protection still
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.
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. 😊
I've used rotary stop on my dewalt for sockets and small channelling, i used it to removes tiles in a bathroom and that killed it, grease everywhere from chuck, overheating and not a happy bunny when chiselling, still drills holes without issue though. Outside of warranty and im not spending to get it fixed as i went back to makita, however the next breaker job i have will be completed with the throwaway titan, even with makitas excellent aftercare, this way if it breaks i don't lose my bread and butter sds drill.
Thanks for that. I'm surprised the tiling killed your DeWalt. You'd have thought channeling was heavier duty. Good plan though. It's a lot of kit for £70, that Titan 👍🏻
@@CharlieDIYte thank you, it just goes to show that the cost does not always equate to robustness. The tile chiselling was all day, with breaks of course but the chiselling action was being used for longer periods than when channelling for cables or cutting out a socket. Tbh the dewalt was not a German made model, ive always been a makita user but gladly had and used German made dewalts with pleasure. In fact i still have a 24v nicad sds dewalt drill from about 1996, works fine apart from the memory effect on the batteries. The titan though is ridiculous value for the money.
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.
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 !!!
I though that, I've been batching concrete for over 30 years now and there are a few factors, water/cement ratio, is the cement blended with GGBS, fly ash or some other bulk powder and how my of the air was vibrated out of it when pre casted, but you do post some great informative videos.
@@CharlieDIYte Hello Just trying to see where this thread ends, and felt obliged to comment on the concrete strength issue. Concrete does strengthen over time.......but only when young. You get a rapid gain in strength over the first 3 to 7 days and then a gradual increase up to 28 days then the increase is nil or very limited. The gain in strength depends on how the concrete is cured. If it is kept submerged in water it will be stronger at 28 days than if cured in air. Do a search for "concrete strength/time graph" to see the relationship. PS.....I am a civil engineer, so spent a while in a concrete lab learning about the subject. tks for the very helpful vides. It will inform my choice of SDS drill for mixing plaster
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?
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I have loads of ryobi 18 volt stuff I’ve had a mains Bosch sds and was great diy model I’m trying fit a Ariel need drill through hard brick with great difficulty using ryobi hammer can I expect the ryobi 3function to do the job Ps I bought the impact driver after your video few years ago I know I can buy heavyweight mains for half the cost
The mains SDS will always trump any battery equivalent. I'd buy the Titan. So much tool for the money. Also, Ryobi are bringing out a new SDS imminently. It looks pretty good. Don't buy the existing Ryobi 3 function - terrible reviews.
@@CharlieDIYte thank you I’ve got my old Bosch diy back from son in law I’ve tried a drill bit in it did not do too well I’m ordering new drill bits and going service the Chuck if that fails I’m getting something new soon maybe the Titan I only have two holes to do I certainly won’t rent or get a man in
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.
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.
Great review. I bought a Titan, wow should have got one years ago. Chiselled out concrete and broke a wall down was ease. I've own cordless Dewalt powertools and was going down that route until I read the reviews 😢, so decided on the corded Titan which generates a mighty 8J of impact energy which is 4x what I was going to buy. Glad I bought it, corded doesn't bother me as I'm a DIYer. Its powerful, reliable and cheap 👍 what more could you want
DeWalt corded drills have plummeted in quality over the last 4 or 5 years. Makita seem to have maintained standards of corded gear. The Titan is amazing vfm if lacking the precision of Makita
First at all nice vid. There is SDS from Milwaukee rated at 4J for just 319 at screwfix. I know it's quite a lot of money, but there is a reason for that. Bought it a year ago and can only say a good things about it. Cheap SDS like titan are a good option if you're using it once in a while, but otherwise that vibration is going to mess up your wrists if you don't look like a bodybuilder(for sure I don't). For me cordless is a bonus, for other people not. So I would add to look for something powerfull with as little vibration as possible
I bought my Bosch SDS drill for exactly the same reason - impenetrable concrete lintels. I burned through about 6 expensive, hardened drill bits and had given up. On a job at work I was complaining about it and one of the chippies pointed out SDS drills were a thing....
I've got the 20V Total Cordless SDS hammer Drill. It has the impact function of Jack Hammering, so 3 modes. Ryobi is known to be making things cheap and accessible for Home users, not professional workers like us. So I always avoid Ryobi unless it's a universal tool that can't adopt extra features. I'm happy with mine it's a 2.5J with a Brushless motor and 0-5000BPM with 1100 RPM
As for removing render with cordless tools. I've got the twin battery Makita sds. That is a beast but I would not choose to use it on removing larger amounts of render as you would just burn though batteries. It will do it but you are eating charge cycles in batteries that cost £50 a go. If you are allowed mains on site use a 240V tool. If you aren't allowed 240V on site then get a 110V tool. If not then stock up on batteries.
Titan sds drill is a monster. Drilled through solid concrete floor like butter after my other big name brand hammer drills failed. Is a big lump tho I'm not surprised you got laughed at using it to put up curtains 😂. Like using a sledge hammer on a nail.
I've seen several sds plus that have a short and a long versions. Example 11255VSR vs RH328VC...what are the diffeences? The specs seem to be almsot the same...but almsot 100$ difference...is it only a usage/practicality diffeence?
How come you did not put the Ryobi +1 4 function SDS ( R18 SDS-0) up on the comparison screen. It's the replacement to the one you have and with a 5Ah battery does really well. Can now be had for around £100 on its own or £150 with battery and charger.
D'you know what, David, I had it in the edit, complete with the 4th function to swivel the chisel, but then took it out because I didn't know anything about it and thought at only 1.3J of impact power it looked a bit light weight for the chiselling function. Also, I didn't want the video to be too Ryobi centric - about time they did their own marketing :) In hindsight, I should probably have left it in!! Out of interest have you done any chiselling with it?
No chiselling yet. Used it to drill a couple's of 18 X 50mm holes in concrete which it handled ok. Then recently done a 16 X 300mm through 1870 brick work. At first it was slow but when I realised I needed a longer bit and got a Bosch bit it flew through. Will have some chisel work for it soon through more brick work and concrete so will see how it holds up. Doubt it would last daily abuse but for DIY with other Ryobi tools it's perfect.
I was laughed at on site until we needed to notch out a part of a slab for an oil line. Slapped on the chisel and knocked it out. DeWalt gang were silenced :)
Hi Norman, good to hear from you! Yes, I agree, and there's a nice inspection chamber in the top of the Titan where you can add extra grease. Checked it after doing the video and it was dry as a bone (it's my father-in-law's drill, I hasten to add).
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
I also have the same type of rotary hammer on battery with only two functions but mine is from Skil (model 3810), for me it is very useful the building where I live has a lot of massive concrete walls so if I want to hang something on the wall if i need to make a hole then I can't do anything without a rotary hammer, and these types of smaller and lighter rotary hammer are very ok for mounting various things on the walls in any case it is counter productive to climb very often on the ladder with a rotary hammer that weighs 8 kg, this small kind of tool is very popular among electricians, I also have a rotary hammer with all the functions, a Bosch from the green range, a PBH 2500 RE, which is very good, I have had it for 9 years and it worked very well for me, but this one has an impact force of only 2J so for some time I have been looking for something stronger at least 4J .
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).
Hi Charlie, been using SDS since they came out. In the trade I couldn't manage without them. Had 2 Hilti's stolen back to back and switched to cheaper options. I remember when I got the first Hilti DM8 (?) (Similar in size to the current Dewalt). 35 Years ago, I was staggered at how quick it was and thereafter filled my van with Hilti kit. Later I had Bosch Makita and Dewalt, all 240v. When used for drilling fixing holes they were all faultless but for small core drilling soon burned clutches out. I recently bought the Titan that you have there, purely for core drilling, the Titan clutch also didn't last long on 4" core drilling. The difference between conventional hammer drill and SDS is chalk and cheese. However! Just before I retired I discovered the Bosch masonry bits with a blue tip, in a conventional hammer drill they were extremely impressive, maybe you could do a comparison test now you have that lintel sat there?www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-Multi-Construction-Drill-Bits-Masonry-Concrete-Wood-Drill-Bit-Tile/323172848735?var=&hash=item4b3e9a545f&enc=AQADAAADAFjVrDbVsZ8oH%2F8PNHtt9VX4%2Fw7FZcmMuqsX8uaFEduViIqK7zYYYrkk%2FEgyWTJDdZP9cLyuT5ljvNIgHdLJZbAkvVtqxmcTbURGvy82iejDozlNe%2FgLgd5AM6lfSaLyK5IiOTcoHfPtrwhYbvogC92d%2Ff05AjvlNXlHzCJxmqBLsJKJef%2BQF7CvgvnNW066grEIe716Odh5cGA5yu9Ru5pupZOcFh6bPnLisvGf9UJHKDDj87Rl6Tyuqhmk78z3QwDXjaJuKC92xkGHEP8%2ByurNYHrh8J8CzeFIvTYXh00yiFRZOGLhiC46Hkm4frWD9MZVdcGuuMJmYXZsRbcT6LOpy7l5YUL0UKLm4QHOmfmaKVQHePKawVMTU%2B0%2FahNMKZaU6EjuNJOPzQ4oWZ1e47Mp%2FEIv%2BSAzSaoWGYUh9fwi4h4%2Fh8JajlDx4GdFgoUFfBlGlm91ABSGFtVBHAkkNx32hmA6AD7pnwqswRu0UvsUF2AaBD9FGkEMPGLoLVq7s%2BD1V1d5uZikVkJr2y0kS6iI33EQO2Kv08uAEcZP4ycUoXtlizv%2FQx%2Bafl6RcobCL%2BypCPBgEuTBmXnRzalUNnMLm%2BFN%2BHkh28t8gqz%2FSBNX7JtTqtc9xs8KPKnpHHnbeA2jkzDeXxN0dasaQ%2BTWifSdd7CQTTees5ppIpE2PD9eqeVMWzqC2J%2FYM5LYx9903WxDrr68N77zk5lVcPd00U%2BvYFgjnRdK5P0%2BiXgGvC2JfNl%2B%2BAAY81tRe2MSZIIDrtR97ad8NfbfqgnRR49130CdsTtJREOURYJl7%2Fvi06PLa9A%2BpjynSO2gd9VSx3UveOGaElGxDEMVJhQVQwanMIfvCwAdWpFkN%2BXnv4aONH0KzPIFmilAVTyUQDJ65ftqcd7U%2FNmFB%2FCAy8u92B7WZXAewpfAmL4GQG%2FmR4hWchjODSEB5dTm3k5o66X1u7EtOFVbMLStBR5WJ9ED0rvXXZ%2FLGVTFrZ%2F8k%2F7vaTsP9jNBHTv3MN%2F3FCKe%2BqJYXS64RA%3D%3D&checksum=323172848735c037bac4094641b0bf0acfd878e82d5f
Massive thanks for this Graham - invaluable feedback/ knowledge from someone in the trade. Funnily enough I've bought the odd Bosch blue tipped bit, but never really paid it much attention. I will buy a set and see how they compare. Thanks again!
@@CharlieDIYte You're welcome. Another thing I remember is being called a lazy ******* on site for putting Yankee screwdriver bits in a mains drill....before cordless drill/drivers came out. I remember my first cordless, a 12v Makita. Key'd chuck, long thin battery inside the handle. I thought it was cutting edge, so far behind what we have now. Wish I'd kept it. I've probably had a couple of dozen over the years, still have 2 DeWalt and a Makita.
Cordless battery tools are great if used all the time but if you are doing a small (or big) DIY project every few years DON'T buy cordless, the battery will die and a replacement battery is as expensive as a complete new drill. Small battery hammer drill is a must if you do small projects regularly but for anything big mains powered is better.
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. 👍
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!
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!
I have the same Titan drill and its been a solid workhorse (despite the insane weight) hammer stop is great for driving a paddle mixer and the clutch lets you deal with coring operations (ran a 5" coring drill with it), ive just got a dewalt cordless sds for hammer drilling, used the rotation stop for tile removal and its fine for that, not tried it yet for channeling
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 Charlie, I'm sure someone may correct me, but the problem with drilling concrete with a normal hammer drill, doesn't just seem to be the hardness of the concrete, but large flint stones in the ballast that the SDS drill seems to treat like butter.
I think that's a good point Steve, and hitting one of these is probably why you sometimes find lintels impenetrable. I was surprised and slightly disappointed at how easily the drill driver got through that lintel in the video, but I suspect it being newly manufactured has got a lot to do with it.
You're welcome. Yes Mehran, you'd do a lot wise than getting the Titan SDS from Screwfix. Comes with 20 accessories including a chisel bit. A lot of tool for £70.
Thanks Bill. I really appreciate the sub. I need to do more this year to accommodate you guys in Aus and beyond. Humbled you're tuning into my channel!
Aldi and Lidl sell SDS drills from time to time and they all come with a 3 year warranty, I received a complete new drill when one part of it broke - just keep the receipt though. After that I bought a Titan SDS and as it died a few weeks ago I went and bought another Titan. It really is a beast, chews through walls for cables and pipes much better than anything else, and I’ve used the chisel action for breaking up concrete several times. For the power you get for the money its just not worth buying a cordless. One thing you didn’t mention is that you should grease the SDS bit before you insert it in the chuck. I’m still using my Lidl grease from SDS #1, unfortunately Screwfix don’t include any with the Titan, but otherwise its a great drill
Yes and the Titan has a grease reservoir that needs to be kept topped up. I've just bought one from Screwfix for £79 to save me having to borrow that one you see in the vid from my father in law. Comes with 22 accessories. Amazing value for money. I agree, pointless to use a battery version for chiselling.
@@CharlieDIYte I thought the grease reservoir on the titan was for the gearbox? I'm put a bit of grease on the SDS bit before inserting it to lubricate the ball bearing / shank junction. Have to admit to never knowing about the titan grease reservoir until I bought the new one so never checked or topped it up! I did open it up on my old one once I read the manual for the new one, and it still had plenty of grease in it so guess it doesn't use a lot
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.
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
I have the same rotary hammer drill but with the Ozito lable. It just conked out after over seven years of use. Mainly used for breaking up large amounts of concrete. An amazing tool for the price. The only reason it went kaput was over use this morning, and not giving it a hard earned rest. The part that holds the chisel came apart, all the metal parts of the drill and the chisel were extreme hot. So I'm off to buy a new one. $149 here in NZ, which is price comparable to the UK price.
@@CharlieDIYte Yes, and it made a big difference. I never greased the Bit until recently however. What tipped it over the edge though was my nonstop 2 hour chiselling through some tough concrete this morning.
4 years ago had an old hammer Black and Decker drill (Good Drill do be honest ) and installing a satellite dish was a nightmare up a ladder, wish i knew about sds then .
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.
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.
Thank you for an extremely helpful video which answered all my wonderings about SDS drills. Lovely straightforward and honest advice; just like having a good friend explain it. Many thanks :-) Tim
I found a normal hammer drill will drift while drilling. Whereby the sds drill I find does not.
Yes.. This is true. Especially in old walls with patchy substance.. With a hammer it happened that i just made a little cavity in the wall, with the sds the power is going forward all the time..
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 ruclips.net/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/видео.html
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.
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!
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.
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!!
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've got the Titan drill also and it's excellent for the price. Great video. Thank you very much!
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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.
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.
"Someone" also used my chuck and forgot to disengage the hammer function.
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.
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?
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.
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 ruclips.net/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/видео.html
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.
My Titan SDS is known affectionately as the "knackerbastard". When that bad boy
comes out, we're in business... Everything else is Metabo kit but the knackerbastard is brutal when you need extra grunt. Astonishing value for money.
It is, isn't it! I'm just finishing off a video on the Titan vacuum right now. Unlike the drill it has its drawbacks but hopefully will be of general interest.
"knackerbastard" was the original "kango" trade name.....apparently.
Yeah, I have a DCD 996 (Dewalt Hammer Drill). I was using this trying to drill out some holes to put anchors into the side of a house and it took a better part of an hour (Relatively new bosch bit). That fueled my already inclined opinion to buy a rotary hammer. Ended up buying the Hilti TE 6 A-22. Night and day difference. Which, as an electrician I mainly only need to drill 1/4" / 6.35mm holes for anchors and the occasional access hole no more than an inch or so.
Cordless is the way to go if you're in the same trade as I am, a lot of times ironically being an electrician you don't have any power. So cordless is a definite plus over wheeling around a generator and extension cord.
Dude why compare a hammer drill/driver to a sds plus rotary hammer it makes no sense try drilling into metal or wood even fastening screws or bolts with a te 6 a22 and tell me.
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I'm not comparing, i'm simply saying if you're having trouble drilling some holes in brick or concrete you may like an actual rotary hammer rather than struggling with your hammer drill. Where did I say I'm using or suggesting a rotary hammer take the place of a regular drill? You're not making much sense.
@@Strike0_ you said it yourself 'night and day difference' you should've known that a hammer drill/driver isn't really good for drilling holes in concrete/brick let alone cordless and a rotary hammer is better suited for the job so why criticise a perfectly fine tool?
@@shaeldagah Shael Dagah
Why are you arguing? Read between the lines. You're making something out of nothing.
All I said, and I'm dumbing it down to the extreme. If you're thinking about getting a rotary hammer. Get one. A rotary hammer is designed for the task and the other one just vibrates loudly, although it will get through most brick.
Once again I'm not criticizing, merely pointing out the efficiency of a tool designed for the task.
Have fun arguing with a brick wall.
i think you two should have a cuddle and make friends
That titan for the money is an absolute beast. Got mine for £50 about 4 years ago, originally got it when I was a tiler to remove old adhesive on a big floor, now I'm a builder it's just as useful, its bruised and battered but it still works like new. To get an equivalent corded makita your spending at least £350. 8 joules of power for £50 is unbelievable value for an sds. I always thought titan was a cheap badly made brand. I was very wrong. My only con is that when you hold it sideways it likes spitting rubble in your face from the fan lol. Iv only just got rid of my titan 230mm grinder after 4 years because the dust finally killed it, again the makita equivalent is about 400w less and around £40-50 more than the titan. Brilliant tools.
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 RUclips.
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Is the a sds for Ryobi 3 adjustable need one to drill throu wall to other side to put cable what drill shsze do I need kenth and thickness mybwall hard hard
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, ruclips.net/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/видео.html that once you own an SDS, you don't need to lug around your heavy combi anymore. 👍🏻
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.
Good work Charlie, I bought the same Titan you have 3 years ago. I have really put it through it’s paces but it is a weight to hold above your head when drilling. However the price divide between a cheap electric Titan and a cordless more expensive model is too much and for a diyer I would opt for the Titan electric every time. It’s boxed it comes with a nice selection of drills, chisels etc and they go forever.. Happy Bank Holiday everyone.....
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.
The new kit for the Titan SDS Plus is brilliant! For £70 you get the angled chasing bit and a lot besides, the code is 4172G. I bought one last week.
Thanks Karl. I don't know how I missed that!
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 :)
Another great video Charlie! I'm on my 3rd Titan SDS drill - mine have only put up with around 2 or 3 years of abuse before breaking! For the money they're well worth it though. I had an Energel branded one a few years ago, also from Screwfix, which the manual said to put grease into, plus around the bits. However the Titan ones don't seem to require it. Have you ever added grease to the bottom of the bits or do would you say this is unnecessary? I found it used to spit grease all over me when using it! Cheers
Interestingly, Oli I've just read the instructions (there's a handy download on the Screwfix page where you buy the drill) www.free-instruction-manuals.com/pdf/pa_1403881.pdf and it says you should use the grease pot provided to ensure the tool is well lubricated - after every 5 hours of use!! I've never done this, nor will my father-in-law have, so I will open the lid (which you remove by taking out 4 screws from the black plate on the top) with some trepidation at the weekend - it says you top up the grease box (capacity 20gms max) using general purpose lithium based grease. I think it probably can't hurt putting some lubrication into the chuck from time to time to keep the ball bearings in good shape, but I agree it's going to spit grease everywhere. If I had a compressor I'd give the inside of the chuck a blast every now and then to get the dust out. Maybe a squirt of WD40 will suffice. Also, having just read the instructions, I now know what the rubber grommet is for - you slip it onto the drill bit, to stop dust going into the chuck when you're drilling above your head!!
@@CharlieDIYte Thanks for your interesting reply Charlie. I'm intrigued to hear what you find when you open up the lid of the grease box... :)
@@CharlieDIYte Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, had a titan for several years, always wondered what the rubber contraception diaphragm thingy was for........ thanks.
@@Oli_Hudson I opened it up the other day. It was very devoid of grease! So I put most of the pot in that came with the drill.
You should always lightly grease or oil the end of the drill bit that goes into the chuck.
Another informative video... keep up the good work Charlie.. 👍🏻
Well explained Charlie! I use my corded Hilti SDS rotary hammer for drilling granite prior to splitting
I'd been looking at the screwfix options but after having seen your great vid I wonder if I'd find it a bit too heavy?...
It is heavy Rachel but so much tool for the money! Depends what you plan to use it for. If you're doing a lot of chiselling you wouldn't want to rely on an 18v.
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!
Just what I was looking for, I could only get half way into the brick wall I was trying to make a hole in and had to give up. I need an sds ☺
You do Anna. Take a look at this video bit.ly/3sxpfw5 You can ditch that combi and just have a nice light drill driver and an SDS. Then you've got all DIY bases covered.
Edit in front because numbers matter. I just tested between my hammer drill and SDS with 5mm bits (thats all I have for normal drill) both masonry bits, same head style, just different shank style(sds and normal) I used the same battery on each(9AH flexvolt)
Between my drills, into concrete:
DCD996- 60mm deep in about 7 seconds, sucked to drill, ear piercing even through ear muffs
Dch333- 90mm deep in 3 seconds, very little vibration, much quieter
So I have a very good cordless hammer drill, but it's so obnoxiously loud(like over 35k BPM) and vibrates super hard, and i wouldn't do a hole over 8mm with it, I had my bosses old mains drill in my van, but never used it because it sucks.
so I got myself a DeWalt 54V SDS plus, and its an absolute monster, drills 12mm holes in old stone in half the time my dcd996 can do a 5mm hole
But always wear hearing protection still
Great informative vid thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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.
My mains titan cuts through concrete like butter.a foot of concrete,no problems.
It's a beast isn't it. Whilst the Titan vacuum I bought is pretty rubbish, this has to be the best value for money out there 👍🏻
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?
great video............please explain me the advantage of chrome molybdenum steel chisel drill over standard steel chisel
drill
I've used rotary stop on my dewalt for sockets and small channelling, i used it to removes tiles in a bathroom and that killed it, grease everywhere from chuck, overheating and not a happy bunny when chiselling, still drills holes without issue though. Outside of warranty and im not spending to get it fixed as i went back to makita, however the next breaker job i have will be completed with the throwaway titan, even with makitas excellent aftercare, this way if it breaks i don't lose my bread and butter sds drill.
Thanks for that. I'm surprised the tiling killed your DeWalt. You'd have thought channeling was heavier duty. Good plan though. It's a lot of kit for £70, that Titan 👍🏻
@@CharlieDIYte thank you, it just goes to show that the cost does not always equate to robustness. The tile chiselling was all day, with breaks of course but the chiselling action was being used for longer periods than when channelling for cables or cutting out a socket. Tbh the dewalt was not a German made model, ive always been a makita user but gladly had and used German made dewalts with pleasure. In fact i still have a 24v nicad sds dewalt drill from about 1996, works fine apart from the memory effect on the batteries.
The titan though is ridiculous value for the money.
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.
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
I don't think that concrete will get any harder with time, the difference will be in the aggregate used in the concrete.
That's probably right, mate!
I though that, I've been batching concrete for over 30 years now and there are a few factors, water/cement ratio, is the cement blended with GGBS, fly ash or some other bulk powder and how my of the air was vibrated out of it when pre casted, but you do post some great informative videos.
@@SD-rq2ob Thanks Simon - nice bit of info!
@@CharlieDIYte Hello Just trying to see where this thread ends, and felt obliged to comment on the concrete strength issue. Concrete does strengthen over time.......but only when young.
You get a rapid gain in strength over the first 3 to 7 days and then a gradual increase up to 28 days then the increase is nil or very limited. The gain in strength depends on how the concrete is cured. If it is kept submerged in water it will be stronger at 28 days than if cured in air.
Do a search for "concrete strength/time graph" to see the relationship.
PS.....I am a civil engineer, so spent a while in a concrete lab learning about the subject.
tks for the very helpful vides. It will inform my choice of SDS drill for mixing plaster
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 have a SDS titan drill. Every man and his dog want to borrow it.
I've actually bought the Titan with the 22 accessories from Screwfix recently as the one in my video is my father in law's. It's a beast of a tool.
Your profile pic gives off Myspace Tom vibes.
Ha! A few others have said that although it's normally Gordon Ramsay I'm likened to 🤣
Did somebody downvote this by accident?
Ha! There will always be haters, mate. I just have to try and be as thick skinned about it as possible (which I'm not very good at!!)
as a video maker myself i never give thumbs down. I know what it is to put a lot of work in videos and out of respect for somebodys work i don't do thumbs down. it is very beautiful of you to give this comment James!
I have loads of ryobi 18 volt stuff I’ve had a mains Bosch sds and was great diy model
I’m trying fit a Ariel need drill through hard brick with great difficulty using ryobi hammer can I expect the ryobi 3function to do the job
Ps I bought the impact driver after your video few years ago
I know I can buy heavyweight mains for half the cost
The mains SDS will always trump any battery equivalent. I'd buy the Titan. So much tool for the money. Also, Ryobi are bringing out a new SDS imminently. It looks pretty good. Don't buy the existing Ryobi 3 function - terrible reviews.
@@CharlieDIYte thank you I’ve got my old Bosch diy back from son in law I’ve tried a drill bit in it did not do too well I’m ordering new drill bits and going service the Chuck if that fails I’m getting something new soon maybe the Titan I only have two holes to do I certainly won’t rent or get a man in
Just bought new hellar 8mm sailed through the cavity wall in seconds followed by older 10mm done the job a treat
Might wait for the new ryobi
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.
Well Charlie, I’ve just purchased the Titan and I Can’t wait to try it 👍🏾
You won't be disappointed!
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.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos 👍🙏♥️
You're very welcome, Kim - thank YOU for taking the time to comment!
Great review. I bought a Titan, wow should have got one years ago. Chiselled out concrete and broke a wall down was ease.
I've own cordless Dewalt powertools and was going down that route until I read the reviews 😢, so decided on
the corded Titan which generates a mighty 8J of impact energy which is 4x what I was going to buy. Glad I bought it, corded doesn't bother me as I'm a DIYer. Its powerful, reliable and cheap 👍 what more could you want
DeWalt corded drills have plummeted in quality over the last 4 or 5 years. Makita seem to have maintained standards of corded gear. The Titan is amazing vfm if lacking the precision of Makita
First at all nice vid. There is SDS from Milwaukee rated at 4J for just 319 at screwfix. I know it's quite a lot of money, but there is a reason for that. Bought it a year ago and can only say a good things about it. Cheap SDS like titan are a good option if you're using it once in a while, but otherwise that vibration is going to mess up your wrists if you don't look like a bodybuilder(for sure I don't). For me cordless is a bonus, for other people not. So I would add to look for something powerfull with as little vibration as possible
Thanks Dominik. Good advice 👍🏻
I bought my Bosch SDS drill for exactly the same reason - impenetrable concrete lintels. I burned through about 6 expensive, hardened drill bits and had given up. On a job at work I was complaining about it and one of the chippies pointed out SDS drills were a thing....
It's a game changer isn't it. Goes through it like a knife through butter. 👍🏻
I've got the 20V Total Cordless SDS hammer Drill. It has the impact function of Jack Hammering, so 3 modes. Ryobi is known to be making things cheap and accessible for Home users, not professional workers like us.
So I always avoid Ryobi unless it's a universal tool that can't adopt extra features.
I'm happy with mine it's a 2.5J with a Brushless motor and 0-5000BPM with 1100 RPM
As for removing render with cordless tools. I've got the twin battery Makita sds. That is a beast but I would not choose to use it on removing larger amounts of render as you would just burn though batteries. It will do it but you are eating charge cycles in batteries that cost £50 a go. If you are allowed mains on site use a 240V tool. If you aren't allowed 240V on site then get a 110V tool. If not then stock up on batteries.
Thanks Adrian. I thought this would be the case but it's good to hear it from someone who's used both and tested it with a quality brand like Makita.
Love my Titan, but I had trouble with it bouncing on a concrete fence post and none of my holes lined up with my bracket.
You could've drilled a small pilot hole first perhaps, or switched to the hammer function after starting the hole?
Oli Hudson thanks for that advice. Not something I’d thought about or ever seen mentioned on videos about one.
Gordon Ramsey's brother?
Ha, I don't get it myself but you're not the first to say that 🤣
......with downs syndrome
I’ll be not the second to say it 😂
Titan sds drill is a monster. Drilled through solid concrete floor like butter after my other big name brand hammer drills failed. Is a big lump tho I'm not surprised you got laughed at using it to put up curtains 😂. Like using a sledge hammer on a nail.
They were just jealous, Michael. Builders and their tools 🤣
I've seen several sds plus that have a short and a long versions. Example 11255VSR vs RH328VC...what are the diffeences? The specs seem to be almsot the same...but almsot 100$ difference...is it only a usage/practicality diffeence?
How come you did not put the Ryobi +1 4 function SDS ( R18 SDS-0) up on the comparison screen. It's the replacement to the one you have and with a 5Ah battery does really well. Can now be had for around £100 on its own or £150 with battery and charger.
D'you know what, David, I had it in the edit, complete with the 4th function to swivel the chisel, but then took it out because I didn't know anything about it and thought at only 1.3J of impact power it looked a bit light weight for the chiselling function. Also, I didn't want the video to be too Ryobi centric - about time they did their own marketing :) In hindsight, I should probably have left it in!! Out of interest have you done any chiselling with it?
No chiselling yet. Used it to drill a couple's of 18 X 50mm holes in concrete which it handled ok. Then recently done a 16 X 300mm through 1870 brick work. At first it was slow but when I realised I needed a longer bit and got a Bosch bit it flew through. Will have some chisel work for it soon through more brick work and concrete so will see how it holds up. Doubt it would last daily abuse but for DIY with other Ryobi tools it's perfect.
I was laughed at on site until we needed to notch out a part of a slab for an oil line. Slapped on the chisel and knocked it out. DeWalt gang were silenced :)
Great work You'll always get tool snobs. How does the saying go "bad workmen blame their tools" 😉
Sds plus will go through a 6-12 inch concrete wall with the right bit. Sds max will blow a hole right through just about any masonry
Thanks Kris 👍
Well done Charlie - good explanation and overview. You should have mentioned greasing the drill shank from time to time to keep matters sweet.😉
Hi Norman, good to hear from you! Yes, I agree, and there's a nice inspection chamber in the top of the Titan where you can add extra grease. Checked it after doing the video and it was dry as a bone (it's my father-in-law's drill, I hasten to add).
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. 👍
I also have the same type of rotary hammer on battery with only two functions but mine is from Skil (model 3810), for me it is very useful the building where I live has a lot of massive concrete walls so if I want to hang something on the wall if i need to make a hole then I can't do anything without a rotary hammer, and these types of smaller and lighter rotary hammer are very ok for mounting various things on the walls in any case it is counter productive to climb very often on the ladder with a rotary hammer that weighs 8 kg, this small kind of tool is very popular among electricians, I also have a rotary hammer with all the functions, a Bosch from the green range, a PBH 2500 RE, which is very good, I have had it for 9 years and it worked very well for me, but this one has an impact force of only 2J so for some time I have been looking for something stronger at least 4J .
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).
I use a cordless 3 function sds drill absolutely brilliant
Hi Charlie, been using SDS since they came out. In the trade I couldn't manage without them. Had 2 Hilti's stolen back to back and switched to cheaper options. I remember when I got the first Hilti DM8 (?) (Similar in size to the current Dewalt). 35 Years ago, I was staggered at how quick it was and thereafter filled my van with Hilti kit. Later I had Bosch Makita and Dewalt, all 240v. When used for drilling fixing holes they were all faultless but for small core drilling soon burned clutches out. I recently bought the Titan that you have there, purely for core drilling, the Titan clutch also didn't last long on 4" core drilling.
The difference between conventional hammer drill and SDS is chalk and cheese. However! Just before I retired I discovered the Bosch masonry bits with a blue tip, in a conventional hammer drill they were extremely impressive, maybe you could do a comparison test now you have that lintel sat there?www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-Multi-Construction-Drill-Bits-Masonry-Concrete-Wood-Drill-Bit-Tile/323172848735?var=&hash=item4b3e9a545f&enc=AQADAAADAFjVrDbVsZ8oH%2F8PNHtt9VX4%2Fw7FZcmMuqsX8uaFEduViIqK7zYYYrkk%2FEgyWTJDdZP9cLyuT5ljvNIgHdLJZbAkvVtqxmcTbURGvy82iejDozlNe%2FgLgd5AM6lfSaLyK5IiOTcoHfPtrwhYbvogC92d%2Ff05AjvlNXlHzCJxmqBLsJKJef%2BQF7CvgvnNW066grEIe716Odh5cGA5yu9Ru5pupZOcFh6bPnLisvGf9UJHKDDj87Rl6Tyuqhmk78z3QwDXjaJuKC92xkGHEP8%2ByurNYHrh8J8CzeFIvTYXh00yiFRZOGLhiC46Hkm4frWD9MZVdcGuuMJmYXZsRbcT6LOpy7l5YUL0UKLm4QHOmfmaKVQHePKawVMTU%2B0%2FahNMKZaU6EjuNJOPzQ4oWZ1e47Mp%2FEIv%2BSAzSaoWGYUh9fwi4h4%2Fh8JajlDx4GdFgoUFfBlGlm91ABSGFtVBHAkkNx32hmA6AD7pnwqswRu0UvsUF2AaBD9FGkEMPGLoLVq7s%2BD1V1d5uZikVkJr2y0kS6iI33EQO2Kv08uAEcZP4ycUoXtlizv%2FQx%2Bafl6RcobCL%2BypCPBgEuTBmXnRzalUNnMLm%2BFN%2BHkh28t8gqz%2FSBNX7JtTqtc9xs8KPKnpHHnbeA2jkzDeXxN0dasaQ%2BTWifSdd7CQTTees5ppIpE2PD9eqeVMWzqC2J%2FYM5LYx9903WxDrr68N77zk5lVcPd00U%2BvYFgjnRdK5P0%2BiXgGvC2JfNl%2B%2BAAY81tRe2MSZIIDrtR97ad8NfbfqgnRR49130CdsTtJREOURYJl7%2Fvi06PLa9A%2BpjynSO2gd9VSx3UveOGaElGxDEMVJhQVQwanMIfvCwAdWpFkN%2BXnv4aONH0KzPIFmilAVTyUQDJ65ftqcd7U%2FNmFB%2FCAy8u92B7WZXAewpfAmL4GQG%2FmR4hWchjODSEB5dTm3k5o66X1u7EtOFVbMLStBR5WJ9ED0rvXXZ%2FLGVTFrZ%2F8k%2F7vaTsP9jNBHTv3MN%2F3FCKe%2BqJYXS64RA%3D%3D&checksum=323172848735c037bac4094641b0bf0acfd878e82d5f
Massive thanks for this Graham - invaluable feedback/ knowledge from someone in the trade. Funnily enough I've bought the odd Bosch blue tipped bit, but never really paid it much attention. I will buy a set and see how they compare. Thanks again!
@@CharlieDIYte You're welcome. Another thing I remember is being called a lazy ******* on site for putting Yankee screwdriver bits in a mains drill....before cordless drill/drivers came out. I remember my first cordless, a 12v Makita. Key'd chuck, long thin battery inside the handle. I thought it was cutting edge, so far behind what we have now. Wish I'd kept it. I've probably had a couple of dozen over the years, still have 2 DeWalt and a Makita.
Cordless battery tools are great if used all the time but if you are doing a small (or big) DIY project every few years DON'T buy cordless, the battery will die and a replacement battery is as expensive as a complete new drill. Small battery hammer drill is a must if you do small projects regularly but for anything big mains powered is better.
I knackered my regular drill using hole saw attachments. Bought the Titan as a replacement.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Doesn't the larger cordless ryobi 1" sds have hammer only mode? Guessing that's the 5/8" model correct?
I have the same Titan drill and its been a solid workhorse (despite the insane weight) hammer stop is great for driving a paddle mixer and the clutch lets you deal with coring operations (ran a 5" coring drill with it), ive just got a dewalt cordless sds for hammer drilling, used the rotation stop for tile removal and its fine for that, not tried it yet for channeling
Thanks for that, Mark 👍
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 Charlie, I'm sure someone may correct me, but the problem with drilling concrete with a normal hammer drill, doesn't just seem to be the hardness of the concrete, but large flint stones in the ballast that the SDS drill seems to treat like butter.
I think that's a good point Steve, and hitting one of these is probably why you sometimes find lintels impenetrable. I was surprised and slightly disappointed at how easily the drill driver got through that lintel in the video, but I suspect it being newly manufactured has got a lot to do with it.
awesome . now I understand why I couldn't use a chisel in my cheap cordless ryobi sds drill.
thank you
You're welcome. Yes Mehran, you'd do a lot wise than getting the Titan SDS from Screwfix. Comes with 20 accessories including a chisel bit. A lot of tool for £70.
Good on you. Great impartial and informative video. All the best from downunder Aus. (subscribed)
Thanks Bill. I really appreciate the sub. I need to do more this year to accommodate you guys in Aus and beyond. Humbled you're tuning into my channel!
Great informative video as always Charlie, thanks
Thanks mate!
Aldi and Lidl sell SDS drills from time to time and they all come with a 3 year warranty, I received a complete new drill when one part of it broke - just keep the receipt though. After that I bought a Titan SDS and as it died a few weeks ago I went and bought another Titan. It really is a beast, chews through walls for cables and pipes much better than anything else, and I’ve used the chisel action for breaking up concrete several times. For the power you get for the money its just not worth buying a cordless. One thing you didn’t mention is that you should grease the SDS bit before you insert it in the chuck. I’m still using my Lidl grease from SDS #1, unfortunately Screwfix don’t include any with the Titan, but otherwise its a great drill
Yes and the Titan has a grease reservoir that needs to be kept topped up. I've just bought one from Screwfix for £79 to save me having to borrow that one you see in the vid from my father in law. Comes with 22 accessories. Amazing value for money. I agree, pointless to use a battery version for chiselling.
@@CharlieDIYte I thought the grease reservoir on the titan was for the gearbox? I'm put a bit of grease on the SDS bit before inserting it to lubricate the ball bearing / shank junction.
Have to admit to never knowing about the titan grease reservoir until I bought the new one so never checked or topped it up! I did open it up on my old one once I read the manual for the new one, and it still had plenty of grease in it so guess it doesn't use a lot
great video, very informative as usual. Just wondering breaking concete which is more efficient? Chisel or ponter bit?
I'd say the pointer bit.
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.
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.👍
Great video, always wondered what the difference was. thanks
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
I have the same rotary hammer drill but with the Ozito lable. It just conked out after over seven years of use. Mainly used for breaking up large amounts of concrete. An amazing tool for the price. The only reason it went kaput was over use this morning, and not giving it a hard earned rest. The part that holds the chisel came apart, all the metal parts of the drill and the chisel were extreme hot. So I'm off to buy a new one. $149 here in NZ, which is price comparable to the UK price.
Did you put grease in the grease box? If not, that could be what killed it in the end. Still, 7 years isn't bad going!
@@CharlieDIYte Yes, and it made a big difference. I never greased the Bit until recently however. What tipped it over the edge though was my nonstop 2 hour chiselling through some tough concrete this morning.
Excellent, informative video. Thank you for sharing information on this
You're very welcome. Thanks for the comment👍
No need anymore with how powerful cordless hammer combi drills have become.
Great video. Removed loads of kitchen tiles with this Titan yesterday. Thanks for advice
Thanks. It's awesome isn't it!
4 years ago had an old hammer Black and Decker drill (Good Drill do be honest ) and installing a satellite dish was a nightmare up a ladder, wish i knew about sds then .
peter, i'm having a mental picture of you installing a satallite up that ladder. LOL
Really enjoying your videos Charlie. Very professional and well presented. Thanks!
Thanks David, I really appreciate that!
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.