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Christian McArdle Christian McArdle is offline
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Default Choosing a sds drill/breaker for occasional use

I'm looking for a sds drill/breaker for occasional use, well mainly
for the breaker function and something at the cheaper end of the
market - less than £100.


I've just bought a cheapie from Screwfix, after my original NuTool finally
expired after 5 years of abuse that should have been reported to the RSPCD.

It's pretty similar, but the hammer is more effective and it has a safety
clutch. It also seems to drill much more effectively and I can't work out
why, given that it just involves spinning the bit round. I think it is
because it has variable speed, and I could slow it down to a much more
effective tempo.

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...27774&id=88854

I noticed the *******s have dropped 5 quid off the price, too, and I've only
had it two weeks!

I'd only use it for very light breaking, though. If you had proper concrete
to break, I'd hire a proper breaker from the shop. I doubt a proper breaker
would be worth owning for occassional use.

Christian.