SDS stands for "special direct system," which describes the unique chuck mechanism of an SDS drill. SDS drills are rotary hammer drills with a chuck system that allows the drill bit to move up and down independently for extra power during hammer drilling. SDS chucks work with a variety of bits for drilling, hammering and chiseling. Watch the video below for a practical … [Read more...]
Corded SDS Drills
If you’re looking for a corded SDS drill then you're in the right place. If you're looking for the most power possible from an SDS Drill then the corded option is usually the best, however remember you'll need a power source in order to use it, if you're unlikely to always have a power source to hand then it could be well worth considering a cordless SDS Drill. You can … [Read more...]
Bosch GBH5-38 SDS Max Combi Hammer (6kg)
The GBH 5-38 from Bosch is a Max Combi Hammer drill. It weighs in at 6kg giving you plenty of weight behind your drilling action. It's perfect for powerful drilling and chiseling of stone or concrete, it comes complete with a handy carry case. Features: The GBH5-38 SDS hammer drill comes complete with a toolholder that will accept drill bits up to 38 mm … [Read more...]
SDS Drill Bits
We've got details of SDS drill bits for all the most popular manufacturers and then some! Remember that generally you can't use standard drill bits in your SDS drill without using a special adaptor, even then it's not really recommended if you want to get the most from your SDS drill. SDS Drill Bits by Manufacturer Bosch Dewalt Makita Metabo Hitachi Just … [Read more...]
Cordless SDS Drill
If you're looking for a cordless SDS drill then check out the latest offerings. A cordless drill will give you loads more flexibility than using a traditional mains powered unit, however it's not all positive. Here we've tried to produce a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of drill. Please feel free to add your thoughts using the comment box at the bottom … [Read more...]