Hammer Drills

Written By: Joe

The hammer drill sounds like something you might find an egocentric super-villain working on deep in their underground layer. But in all reality the hammer drill is more likely the tool that was used to help build the layer rather than something that is being built inside of it. This piece of machinery may sound sinister, however it is actually one of the most important tools that you can have when it comes to doing any type of masonry work. In this article we find out exactly what a hammer drill is, where you might find it being used, and some misconceptions about it that don’t have to do with villains.

What is the Hammer Drill?

The hammer drill is very similar to a basic rotary drill, but one that has been modified to perform a hammering or pounding motion during its revolutions. The hammering or pounding action when applied to drilling allows for you to quickly drill into stone or other masonry surfaces without over heating your bit.

Essentially what happens is the pounding of the drill allows for quick breakage of the stone while the revolutions allow the threads, also know as flutes, in the bit to remove sediments and dust keeping the drill be free of extra contaminants that cause friction and heat. This allows for a fast, smooth, and problem free drilling process.

When do I need a hammer drill?

You should use a hammer drill when you are drilling into concrete, stone, or other masonry surfaces as it will allow for a cleaner faster drilling process and it will reduce the wear on your masonry drill bits.

Misconceptions with the hammer drill.

The hammer drill is often times confused with a more powerful and advanced substitute known as the rotary or roto hammer. The drills are fundamentally the same in that they both offer a drill that performs a hammering motion, but the rotary hammer has a few distinct differences.

The rotary hammer performs heavier hitting, generally offers variable speeds, and on/off settings for the use of the hammer, and specified chuck types to keep the bit in place while in use.

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