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.
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
Nice one Charlie explains the need for SDS. I got away without one for years by a special trick my old man taught me and he said to use a small strong masonry drill bit first to pilot then use the desired sized drill bit. In fact this way you didn't even need hammer action. Still serves me well when I need to keep the noise down.
Great video 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.
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.
Thanks so much Paul. Really appreciate your support of the channel, glad you find the vids useful and massive thanks for the comment - I couldn't have done this over the years without the constant support and encouragement from you guys 🙏👊🏻👍🏻
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.
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.
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. 😊
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.
This was so helpful! I just purchased an sds and none of the store employees could provide me with guidance on bits. Understanding what is happening inside the tool helps me to make an informed decision.
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.
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.
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.
Charlie, your video is excellent! I never knew these tools even existed. This information is helping me out of a hole - pun intended. My house was built around 1859, so many would think 'Hey, that should be a doddle, drilling old bricks like those!' Well. I had to make a 140mm hole in the gable wall for a vent pipe - easy! So with my Bosch hammer drill, got to making a 'stitch perimeter' so I could then knock out the centre. This has worked well for me elsewhere, so, got to work. The drill would not touch those bricks - half a day later, only just made it through the inner skin, after finally slugging it out with hammer and chisel. I found out those old bricks were made by hand at a quarry in Flint - much of the clay was rich in Iron ore, and when fired in the kiln, well, 'Flint by name Flint by nature'. So, my next mistake - I decided to use a 40mm diamond core drill, to 'help'. I did not know the drill had to have a safety clutch. Mine did not. Barely escaped getting a broken wrist or worse when it caught! At this point I then gave up on the outer 4 1/2, and just stuffed it with plastic bags. However, I am enlightened by the info you have produced and will hire an SDS as soon as I can and get the job done!
You're very welcome, and thanks so much for sharing your story. I think I have bricks like that here. It still rankles with me today since builders I used years ago when we bought this cottage took out a wall and made off with all the bricks. They probably sold them for 3p per brick! My advice to you would be to get one of these bit.ly/2G4aZ6X I bought one last week, to save me borrowing my father in law's all the time. It has 22 accessories and is probably a similar price to hiring one.
@@CharlieDIYte Brilliant advice! I ordered a Titan 631SDS and collected it, then spent some time reading the 'Do's & Don'ts' and got started. This tool had that wall beaten soundly in minutes - better than I could have hoped, it is a beast of a machine - goes like a hot knife through butter. Cheaper than hiring; all the firms doing this only have 110V gear and by the time a transformer is priced in, it's more cost effective buying outright. Thank you again for your help. Have subscribed to your excellent YT channel!
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.
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!
This is super informative. I just bought a 1930s end-of-terrace that hasn't been touched since God know when and I need to get good at DIY. I haven't a breeze about power-tools nor their differences. I need to buy a whole bunch as I need to demolish an old shed, break through internal walls and remove and fit a kitchen. Might be an idea to put together an essential kit for the DIY newbies.
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 :)
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 am here as a result of spending three hours trying to drill six 5mm holes into the concrete lintel above our patio doors to put up a curtain pole. Used my corded Black and Decker with hammer action. Did not realise that it would be so difficult to penetrate the lintel. Do they have steel rods running through them? Went through three drill bits and had to compromise with shallow holes and shorter raw plugs. Felt secure and put curtains up ok. This morning wife drew curtains back and left hand bracket came loose so need to drill deeper holes and use longer screws. Did a bit of surfing and came across this excellent tutorial by Charlie. Thank you for explaining why I need an SDS drill and my Black and Decker just ain't cutting it. Got to drill nine holes in lintel above the front bay window so will be investing in a SDS today. Thanks again Charlie!
You're very welcome, mate. Thanks for the comment. Yes, I encountered exactly this problem on site at customers houses. Get yourself some Fischer Duopower 6x30 or 8x40 plugs when you have a moment. Fantastic universal fixing. The hammer action on a hammer drill just doesn't cut it. In an ideal world your tool collection would have a) and SDS drill, b) a light weight drill driver, for undemanding stuff like soft masonry and driving in screws. A combi drill isn't really necessary and is quite heavy to lug around. For repetitive screw work eg decking you could invest in an impact driver, but you're unlikely to need this for general DIY.
@@CharlieDIYte Thanks for tip on fixings. Already own Erbauer impact driver with two batteries and charger that I bought for assembling a shed and fitted it out with shelving. Bought a Erbauer SDS base unit for £99 from Screwfix. I watched another tutorial where a Welsh guy drilled 20 holes in a concrete path with the Erbauer SDS and it only used one bar on the battery. Should make easy work of my lintel. I remember when I was young watching my Dad drill into the kitchen wall using a hand rachet drill. Thank goodness for technical advance eh?
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.
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.
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
Been stuck with lintels even with decent drills too! Using my SDS (A Wickes drill identical to yours but of different brand). I channelled easily through a concrete garden path when fitting a WIFI cable to the Summerhouse. Knife through butter. Totally agree about the chisel function
Thank you so much Charlie. I'm about to replace my very old hammer drill as it can't handle the job I'm doing at the moment . I thought the only difference with the SDS type was the convenience of quick bit replacement . I hadn't realised the other advantages . Many thanks , Kieron
No worries - thanks for the comment. Definitely get an SDS. If you don't mind it being corded the Titan is a no brainer. If you're after a battery powered drill, whilst I haven't tried it out, I'm massively tempted by the Erbauer SDS www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erh18-li-2-7kg-18v-4-0ah-li-ion-ext-brushless-cordless-sds-plus-drill/322fv A lot of tool for the money!
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
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 !!!
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..
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.
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!
Thank you so much, i had the exact same problem of not being able to make a hole to be able to put a curtain up, even bought the same Titan Sds as it seems like good value and Job done. Thanks.
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.
I was missing to see some info on a small thing that many people overlook, at 6:47 you see an black round plastic disc with a hole in the centre, this is to place on your drill bit just over where it meets the chuck, this is to prevent dust from entering the chuck when you are drilling upwards. Dust in the chuck is not good, it will act like grinding sand and wear out your chuck or make it impossibly to release the drill bit. When we are at the chuck and the drill bit, I did not see that the chuck, and/or the chuck was greased, that is a failure to forget, missing greasing will degrade the hammer action, and increase wear and tear of the chuck. Some people think that a dry drill bit/chuck is working ok, but it is not, by greasing you get better hammer action and your chuck will last longer and the lock in the chuck will work better, but yes the greasing is messy. Speaking grease and SDS, you also need to grease the pump on your SDS drill, your user instruction will tell you how often.
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
I bought that titan a year ago when my bosch cordless couldn't drill into my garage wall. A tad over kill but comes in handy when something needs a harder drilling.
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!
Hi I was installing a bay window and your right it only took me less than 2 minutes drilling into concrete windows cills few holes with them Sds hammer Drill, you're absolutely right mate.
Thank you for a great explanation, absolutely brilliant. Now I know what to get and I know why I have never be able to drill through lintels. Cheers Dave
You're welcome Dave, and this is why i made the point in this video, ruclips.net/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/видео.html that once you own an SDS, you don't need to lug around your heavy combi anymore. 👍🏻
Bought a 70 quid Titan a couple of weeks ago, and was amazed at the huge range of kit that came with it. I used it to break up two massive concrete fence post boots that I had to dig out of the ground, and it broke them up so thoroughly I could mix the rubble back into the new postcrete fills to add more weight. Otherwise I'd have had to pay to dispose of those at a recycling place these days. The tool has paid for itself on the first day of use. Fantastic value.
It's awesome isn't it. I'm going to buy that one shortly, as the one I use is my father-in-law's and he's knackered it over the years. Don't use the standard drill bit jig in SDS mode as you'll destroy it, and keep an eye on the grease reservoir to make sure it's always nicely greased.
i bought a second hand hilti years ago , its small ish , and very handy too . i got it cheap as they had just banned 240 volt stuff from sites , and 240 suites me for private use straight off the wall sockets , its been worth its weight in gold , granted it may go for months not used , but the day you need it , nothing else does.
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. 👍
Recently needed to buy an sds drill and went for the Titan from screwfix. It's a big heavy beast but it's superb value for money and really gets the job done.
It's fantastic isn't it Matt. And now you've got that, you've got any drilling into concrete covered save can buy a nice light drill driver eg 12v for all your other drilling and screwing as discussed here ruclips.net/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/видео.html 👍
Had to buy a rotary hammer for work at my church. It drills through concrete like a hot knife through warm butter! I would not have been able to do half the volunteer work I do without it. It is a corded Milwaukee model but I cannot remember if it had all 3 functions!
Great video 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.
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 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 vid. I bought an inexpensive SDS hammer drill because I need to break up a wall and some rendering. The manual didn't mention technique nor the included additional chuck but I figured that it was for normal drilling. You've explained stuff that wasn't in the manual, that's new to me and beneficial. Thanks. Subscribed and liked. I'll be checking out your other vids. 🙂
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.
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
Good video, I went and bought aldis own take on the sds, great buy for £30 on offer, helped me take up and old concrete floor. I would recommend it if anyone can get one.
Hi, awesome and honest contents, I need to fix blinds using top fix brackets into window lintel !!! Window has 1st layer is "dot and dab" plasterboard and then concrete lintel and I need to fix vertical blinds using top fix brackets !!! I'm struggling with the drilling holes, please can someone advice what drill and bit is best to do this job?
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.
Got a Milwaukee cordless SDS+ in a kit. Working in an old concrete building, my high end Makita drill with hammer function could not cut the mustard. The Milwaukee made fairly quick work of it and battery life was decent. Extra battery definitely recommended for high quantity of holes.
7:10 this was too relatable!! I did work for a client who wanted a variety of things mounted in her "fortress" - every room had concrete walls. They wanted mirrors, picture frames, curtains, everything mounted on their wall. I had to use an SDS to dangle a photograph attached to a wire off the wall because they didn't want to use tape...
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.
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).
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.
I have an even older tank of a Makita, the 8419B and this thing is powerful but not a patch on an SDS drill. I struggled for years with this old hammer drill thinking that it was the normal tool for the job (my old man only had standard hammer drills) - When I bought the Makita 8701 SDS I couldn't believe the difference! It went through Portland concrete like a knife through butter! Great videos, very useful, keep them coming thanks! By the way, you will be hard pushed to find a cordless (or many mains drills) that put out the sort of power you have with that Titan, it is a beast.
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?
It's worth thinking about your choice of SDS bits too. Hilti ( and now Bosch too..I think) make relatively expensive bits for concrete/masonry with twin flutes and a double chisel point. Not necessary for everyday one-off use but if you have a lot of holes to drill or require more accurate drilling they can really pay for themselves. I first used one a few years ago when I had to fit about 150 chemical anchors in blockwork. The Hilti bit was super fast (even with a relatively underpowered DIY drill) and allowed me to drill holes that were about 15mm short of the full block width without breaking into the cavity. This made fitting the anchors a whole lot easier.
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.
I bought a Titan 2 years ago for some DIY projects after trying to fix a curtain pole into concrete lintel on a house built in the 1880's my corded hammer drill wouldn't penetrate more than an inch after an hour of trying and destroying 3 bits but the Titan drilled a 3 inch hole in seconds. It's a big old beast and it's heavy so best to use two hands for accuracy but in terms of power you can't beat it. It's great for removing tiles with the chisel function too.
I had exactly the same experience as you on trying to drill a concrete wall with a normal hammer drill. Got through so many bits! I agree, it's great for drilling and chiselling.
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.
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.
Good vid as always Charlie - keep up the good work!
Back in 2002 I bought a cheapo Chinese SDS triple action corded drill for around £25 if memory serves. It's branded SIPlec (I just dragged it out of the box for a look). My logic was as yours - it was cheaper than hiring a drill for the weekend, so even if it expired on Sunday night, I was still in credit. If it lasted a month, I was quids in. I live in a granite walled house (they are 75cm thick) and my old Bosch hammer drill just bounced off. This thing has WORKED for its living and I've used it again and again - drilling, chasing and chiseling. It drills through granite effortlessly. OK it's just DIY but It's still going strong 17 years later! Less than £1.50 a year. Outstanding.
A friend of mine bought a cheap £25 tool as well. He abused the hell out of it but got all his work done, soon after it falied. He got a new tool under warranty.
I dont even search youtube anymore everything is on this guy channel.Geat Video, your a natural teacher!
Thanks so much for watching my vids, and for the comment. I really appreciate it👍🏻
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
Nice one Charlie explains the need for SDS. I got away without one for years by a special trick my old man taught me and he said to use a small strong masonry drill bit first to pilot then use the desired sized drill bit. In fact this way you didn't even need hammer action. Still serves me well when I need to keep the noise down.
Great video 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!
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.
Thanks so much Paul. Really appreciate your support of the channel, glad you find the vids useful and massive thanks for the comment - I couldn't have done this over the years without the constant support and encouragement from you guys 🙏👊🏻👍🏻
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.
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.
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?
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.
This was so helpful! I just purchased an sds and none of the store employees could provide me with guidance on bits. Understanding what is happening inside the tool helps me to make an informed decision.
Great news. Glad you found it useful and many thanks for letting me know 👍
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charlie, your video is excellent! I never knew these tools even existed. This information is helping me out of a hole - pun intended.
My house was built around 1859, so many would think 'Hey, that should be a doddle, drilling old bricks like those!'
Well. I had to make a 140mm hole in the gable wall for a vent pipe - easy! So with my Bosch hammer drill, got to making a 'stitch perimeter' so I could then knock out the centre. This has worked well for me elsewhere, so, got to work. The drill would not touch those bricks - half a day later, only just made it through the inner skin, after finally slugging it out with hammer and chisel.
I found out those old bricks were made by hand at a quarry in Flint - much of the clay was rich in Iron ore, and when fired in the kiln, well, 'Flint by name Flint by nature'.
So, my next mistake - I decided to use a 40mm diamond core drill, to 'help'. I did not know the drill had to have a safety clutch. Mine did not. Barely escaped getting a broken wrist or worse when it caught!
At this point I then gave up on the outer 4 1/2, and just stuffed it with plastic bags.
However, I am enlightened by the info you have produced and will hire an SDS as soon as I can and get the job done!
You're very welcome, and thanks so much for sharing your story. I think I have bricks like that here. It still rankles with me today since builders I used years ago when we bought this cottage took out a wall and made off with all the bricks. They probably sold them for 3p per brick! My advice to you would be to get one of these bit.ly/2G4aZ6X I bought one last week, to save me borrowing my father in law's all the time. It has 22 accessories and is probably a similar price to hiring one.
@@CharlieDIYte Brilliant advice!
I ordered a Titan 631SDS and collected it, then spent some time reading the 'Do's & Don'ts' and got started. This tool had that wall beaten soundly in minutes - better than I could have hoped, it is a beast of a machine - goes like a hot knife through butter.
Cheaper than hiring; all the firms doing this only have 110V gear and by the time a transformer is priced in, it's more cost effective buying outright.
Thank you again for your help. Have subscribed to your excellent YT channel!
Charlie you are always worth a watch because you are naturally thorough and cover things that I wouldn’t even think no of !! Thanks so much 😁😁
Thanks Alan, I really appreciate that 🙏👍🏻 Nice Pelé picture by the way 👍🏻
@@CharlieDIYte Charlie have you any idea where I’d find carbon brushes for a Makita 8391D drill ? I’ve looked everywhere ☹️
Great video. Removed loads of kitchen tiles with this Titan yesterday. Thanks for advice
Thanks. It's awesome isn't it!
Good job, Charlie! This channel is great. Very informative and so much better than watching hit or miss DIY programmes on the telly.
Colin, that's incredibly kind of you, and a great incentive to spur me on with the next one 👍
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.
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!
Well explained Charlie! I use my corded Hilti SDS rotary hammer for drilling granite prior to splitting
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?
This is super informative. I just bought a 1930s end-of-terrace that hasn't been touched since God know when and I need to get good at DIY. I haven't a breeze about power-tools nor their differences. I need to buy a whole bunch as I need to demolish an old shed, break through internal walls and remove and fit a kitchen. Might be an idea to put together an essential kit for the DIY newbies.
I've got the Titan drill also and it's excellent for the price. Great video. Thank you very much!
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 :)
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.👍
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 am here as a result of spending three hours trying to drill six 5mm holes into the concrete lintel above our patio doors to put up a curtain pole. Used my corded Black and Decker with hammer action. Did not realise that it would be so difficult to penetrate the lintel. Do they have steel rods running through them? Went through three drill bits and had to compromise with shallow holes and shorter raw plugs. Felt secure and put curtains up ok. This morning wife drew curtains back and left hand bracket came loose so need to drill deeper holes and use longer screws. Did a bit of surfing and came across this excellent tutorial by Charlie. Thank you for explaining why I need an SDS drill and my Black and Decker just ain't cutting it. Got to drill nine holes in lintel above the front bay window so will be investing in a SDS today. Thanks again Charlie!
You're very welcome, mate. Thanks for the comment. Yes, I encountered exactly this problem on site at customers houses. Get yourself some Fischer Duopower 6x30 or 8x40 plugs when you have a moment. Fantastic universal fixing. The hammer action on a hammer drill just doesn't cut it. In an ideal world your tool collection would have a) and SDS drill, b) a light weight drill driver, for undemanding stuff like soft masonry and driving in screws. A combi drill isn't really necessary and is quite heavy to lug around. For repetitive screw work eg decking you could invest in an impact driver, but you're unlikely to need this for general DIY.
@@CharlieDIYte Thanks for tip on fixings. Already own Erbauer impact driver with two batteries and charger that I bought for assembling a shed and fitted it out with shelving. Bought a Erbauer SDS base unit for £99 from Screwfix. I watched another tutorial where a Welsh guy drilled 20 holes in a concrete path with the Erbauer SDS and it only used one bar on the battery. Should make easy work of my lintel. I remember when I was young watching my Dad drill into the kitchen wall using a hand rachet drill. Thank goodness for technical advance eh?
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.
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
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
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!!
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 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.
Thank you so much Charlie. I'm about to replace my very old hammer drill as it can't handle the job I'm doing at the moment . I thought the only difference with the SDS type was the convenience of quick bit replacement . I hadn't realised the other advantages . Many thanks , Kieron
No worries - thanks for the comment. Definitely get an SDS. If you don't mind it being corded the Titan is a no brainer. If you're after a battery powered drill, whilst I haven't tried it out, I'm massively tempted by the Erbauer SDS www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erh18-li-2-7kg-18v-4-0ah-li-ion-ext-brushless-cordless-sds-plus-drill/322fv A lot of tool for the money!
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.....
Thank you for taking the time to do this video mate, clear and concise with plenty of examples.
You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it 👊
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.
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 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..
great video............please explain me the advantage of chrome molybdenum steel chisel drill over standard steel chisel
drill
I bought the Titan as well. Quite useful and very easy to work with
Great job explaining the differences in those drills & situations for laymen who aren't working with them everyday.
Thanks 👍
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.
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!
Thank you so much, i had the exact same problem of not being able to make a hole to be able to put a curtain up, even bought the same Titan Sds as it seems like good value and Job done. Thanks.
It's a fantastic tool to have in your armoury for when you need it.
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.
I was missing to see some info on a small thing that many people overlook, at 6:47 you see an black round plastic disc with a hole in the centre, this is to place on your drill bit just over where it meets the chuck, this is to prevent dust from entering the chuck when you are drilling upwards.
Dust in the chuck is not good, it will act like grinding sand and wear out your chuck or make it impossibly to release the drill bit.
When we are at the chuck and the drill bit, I did not see that the chuck, and/or the chuck was greased, that is a failure to forget, missing greasing will degrade the hammer action, and increase wear and tear of the chuck.
Some people think that a dry drill bit/chuck is working ok, but it is not, by greasing you get better hammer action and your chuck will last longer and the lock in the chuck will work better, but yes the greasing is messy.
Speaking grease and SDS, you also need to grease the pump on your SDS drill, your user instruction will tell you how often.
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
I've been using the Titan SDS+ drill for 10 years. Excellent tool, and cost me only £50!!!
I bought that titan a year ago when my bosch cordless couldn't drill into my garage wall. A tad over kill but comes in handy when something needs a harder drilling.
Really enjoying your videos Charlie. Very professional and well presented. Thanks!
Thanks David, I really appreciate that!
I was using a Black abd Decker hammer drill for 40 years. Eventually chuck went so bought the titan - what a fantastic bit of kit.
It's great isn't it 👍
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!
Hi I was installing a bay window and your right it only took me less than 2 minutes drilling into concrete windows cills few holes with them Sds hammer Drill, you're absolutely right mate.
Thank you for a great explanation, absolutely brilliant. Now I know what to get and I know why I have never be able to drill through lintels. Cheers Dave
You're welcome Dave, and this is why i made the point in this video, ruclips.net/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/видео.html that once you own an SDS, you don't need to lug around your heavy combi anymore. 👍🏻
Bought a 70 quid Titan a couple of weeks ago, and was amazed at the huge range of kit that came with it. I used it to break up two massive concrete fence post boots that I had to dig out of the ground, and it broke them up so thoroughly I could mix the rubble back into the new postcrete fills to add more weight. Otherwise I'd have had to pay to dispose of those at a recycling place these days. The tool has paid for itself on the first day of use. Fantastic value.
It's awesome isn't it. I'm going to buy that one shortly, as the one I use is my father-in-law's and he's knackered it over the years. Don't use the standard drill bit jig in SDS mode as you'll destroy it, and keep an eye on the grease reservoir to make sure it's always nicely greased.
@@CharlieDIYte Thanks for the tip on the grease. I'm sure that was mentioned in the manual that I absolutely definitely read ;)
i bought a second hand hilti years ago , its small ish , and very handy too .
i got it cheap as they had just banned 240 volt stuff from sites , and 240 suites me for private use straight off the wall sockets , its been worth its weight in gold , granted it may go for months not used , but the day you need it , nothing else does.
I knackered my regular drill using hole saw attachments. Bought the Titan as a replacement.
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!
Recently needed to buy an sds drill and went for the Titan from screwfix.
It's a big heavy beast but it's superb value for money and really gets the job done.
It's fantastic isn't it Matt. And now you've got that, you've got any drilling into concrete covered save can buy a nice light drill driver eg 12v for all your other drilling and screwing as discussed here ruclips.net/video/sL-t2Zc4wCs/видео.html 👍
Had to buy a rotary hammer for work at my church. It drills through concrete like a hot knife through warm butter! I would not have been able to do half the volunteer work I do without it. It is a corded Milwaukee model but I cannot remember if it had all 3 functions!
Great video, mate. I learned my lesson a couple of weeks ago, trying to get through a very hard slab. Killed my normal drill and bought an SDS.
Thanks mate - yep I learnt my lesson over the years. Critically important to have an SDS in the tool bag 👊
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.
I have that Titan SDS drill. It’s a beast!
It's awesome isn't it Jamie 👍
Used an SDS Hilti that I hired. I could not believe how easy it was to use. Absolutely fantastic. I think any brand would produce similar results.
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 👍🏻
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 vid. I bought an inexpensive SDS hammer drill because I need to break up a wall and some rendering. The manual didn't mention technique nor the included additional chuck but I figured that it was for normal drilling. You've explained stuff that wasn't in the manual, that's new to me and beneficial.
Thanks. Subscribed and liked. I'll be checking out your other vids. 🙂
Thanks Simon. Really appreciate the sub and chuffed you found the video useful. 👊
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.
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 👍
Good video, I went and bought aldis own take on the sds, great buy for £30 on offer, helped me take up and old concrete floor. I would recommend it if anyone can get one.
Hi, awesome and honest contents, I need to fix blinds using top fix brackets into window lintel !!!
Window has 1st layer is "dot and dab" plasterboard and then concrete lintel and I need to fix vertical blinds using top fix brackets !!! I'm struggling with the drilling holes, please can someone advice what drill and bit is best to do this job?
Thanks for this. Greetings from New Zealand.
Thanks Kelly. Great to hear from you, and I'm always blown away when I hear from overseas viewers so thanks so much 🙏
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!
great video, very informative as usual. Just wondering breaking concete which is more efficient? Chisel or ponter bit?
I'd say the pointer bit.
thanks for pointing out the 2 vs 3 function!
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.
Excellent, informative video. Thank you for sharing information on this
You're very welcome. Thanks for the comment👍
Got a Milwaukee cordless SDS+ in a kit. Working in an old concrete building, my high end Makita drill with hammer function could not cut the mustard. The Milwaukee made fairly quick work of it and battery life was decent. Extra battery definitely recommended for high quantity of holes.
7:10 this was too relatable!! I did work for a client who wanted a variety of things mounted in her "fortress" - every room had concrete walls. They wanted mirrors, picture frames, curtains, everything mounted on their wall. I had to use an SDS to dangle a photograph attached to a wire off the wall because they didn't want to use tape...
Well Charlie, I’ve just purchased the Titan and I Can’t wait to try it 👍🏾
You won't be disappointed!
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.
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).
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.
I have an even older tank of a Makita, the 8419B and this thing is powerful but not a patch on an SDS drill. I struggled for years with this old hammer drill thinking that it was the normal tool for the job (my old man only had standard hammer drills) - When I bought the Makita 8701 SDS I couldn't believe the difference! It went through Portland concrete like a knife through butter! Great videos, very useful, keep them coming thanks! By the way, you will be hard pushed to find a cordless (or many mains drills) that put out the sort of power you have with that Titan, it is a beast.
Thanks for this Richard. I agree, it's a beast and so much tool for the money
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?
It's worth thinking about your choice of SDS bits too. Hilti ( and now Bosch too..I think) make relatively expensive bits for concrete/masonry with twin flutes and a double chisel point. Not necessary for everyday one-off use but if you have a lot of holes to drill or require more accurate drilling they can really pay for themselves.
I first used one a few years ago when I had to fit about 150 chemical anchors in blockwork. The Hilti bit was super fast (even with a relatively underpowered DIY drill) and allowed me to drill holes that were about 15mm short of the full block width without breaking into the cavity. This made fitting the anchors a whole lot easier.
You always do an amazing job of explaining things to us newbies. Thanks for sharing your work and know how 👍🏿. God bless you mate.
Your welcome Ivan. Really chuffed you find my vids useful - thanks for watching them 👊
Wonderful review from a guy with an accent I can trust. Thanks Charlie much appreciated 👍
Thanks, really appreciate the comment 🙏
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.
Great video, always wondered what the difference was. thanks
I bought a Titan 2 years ago for some DIY projects after trying to fix a curtain pole into concrete lintel on a house built in the 1880's my corded hammer drill wouldn't penetrate more than an inch after an hour of trying and destroying 3 bits but the Titan drilled a 3 inch hole in seconds. It's a big old beast and it's heavy so best to use two hands for accuracy but in terms of power you can't beat it. It's great for removing tiles with the chisel function too.
I had exactly the same experience as you on trying to drill a concrete wall with a normal hammer drill. Got through so many bits! I agree, it's great for drilling and chiselling.
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.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos 👍🙏♥️
You're very welcome, Kim - thank YOU for taking the time to comment!
I use a cordless 3 function sds drill absolutely brilliant