No Rebar Cutter Required! One of the biggest problems with drilling in reinforced concrete revolves around the differences in heat that the bit handles during the job. When the bit hits rebar, it gets exposed to extreme heat. As it cools back down, the integrity of the bit gets compromised. It often breaks much more […]
Sledge Chisels Stay Sharper Longer Milwaukee Tool has a line of chisels headed our way that they say can stand up to the rigors of the job with sharper tips that stay that way. The Milwaukee Sledge Chisels include bull points, flat tips, scaling chisels, tile chisels, and scraping chisels. Milwaukee Breaks Rocks All the […]
If you’re ever in Las Vegas this time of year, it’s nearly impossible to miss Hilti – even if you don’t have a pass to enter the lot. They have one of the largest booths at World of Concrete every year. It’s always a highlight for us to come and visit considering how deep their […]
A Bit’s A Bit, Right? Choosing the Wrong Rotary Hammer Bits Can Be Costly and Painful Whether you’re getting ready to enter a career as a mason or just have some DIY work to do around the house, knowing what rotary hammer bits to reach for makes all the difference in the outcome. It’s more […]
Bosch Cordless 1-Inch Rotary Hammer Cuts the Cord on Popular Corded Model Bosch’s introduction of their Core18V battery line opens up more power availability. The next step is cutting the cord on one of their most popular corded rotary hammers – the 11255VSR. The new Bosch cordless 1-inch rotary hammer has a similar profile and […]
The new Makita XRH10 pulls together solid Pro performance in a feature-rich package that’s also OSHA Table 1 compliant. There’s a lot going on here that’s worth noting, so buckle up and hang on! Starting with the basics, this is a Makita SDS-Plus rotary hammer that’s part of the 18V X2 lineup, so you’ll need […]
We’ve talked a little bit about the benefits of Ridgid’s new Octane technology on their 18V platform. We also got to see one of the first applications with Ridgid’s 18V Octane brushless reciprocating saw. But it’s the new Ridgid MegaMax that really pushes the new battery/tool/communication system to show off what Ridgid has in mind […]
Bosch Speed Clean rotary hammer bits are Bosch’s solution to make chemical anchor installation easier and less time-consuming The general process of setting a chemical anchor correctly takes six steps – drill, blow, brush, blow, fill with chemical adhesive, and set the anchor. By using Bosch Speed Clean rotary hammer bits, you can eliminate the […]
Bosch has a line of hammer drill bits designed to last longer and drill faster, more precise holes in concrete with rebar. The Bosch Bulldog Xtreme Bits have a conical, 100% full-carbide tip with an upgraded variable flute design. The end result, Bosch claims, is an SDS-Plus bit that provides 25% more holes drills per […]
So Hilti is one of those beloved brand names in the world of rotary hammers, among other things. Their TE 6-A36 is well-renowned for its ability to serially drill holes in stone and concrete. But as you might imagine, it not only falls on the heavier side of the spectrum, but it also uses a […]
