Core drill issues

Don't use sds for diamond coring.
Try this...
http://www.screwfix.com/p/sparky-bur2-355ce-700w-diamond-core-drill-230v/39624?kpid=39624&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product Listing Ads-_-Sales Tracking-_-sales tracking url&kpid=39624&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping - Power Tools-_-Shopping - Power Tools&gclid=CMPB7vSH8cQCFcLItAodUVsA0w

Which has a chuck. Sds only creates vibration.
You have the necessary adaptor in your kit.

A pilot bit is only required for starting the core. Once started the pilot bit should be removed. Especially if your drilling cavities as they usually fall into the cavity.

 

Once the core bit is cutting in you don't need the pilot, not sure if the 10mm one will fit cando, as for drills a lot of people go for the titan SDS 5kg drill. but as long as the drill has a clutch and the power you should be fine.

 

It looks like the driil bit that is supplied is doing 2 jobs. i.e drilling the pilot hole and then being used as a pilot guide.

The drill bit looks like it has a taper to the end, it is usually tapped into the core adapter, this is then removed using the drift.

 

I have drilled many holes by just using a metabo SDS drill (this had an electronic clutch) - not ideal, it would get really hot, which isn't doing the drill any good. Although any bigger than 107mm will be struggle, you will find that the clutch will keep kicking in.

I have only just brought a Makita core drill (second hand) as it was about time i invested in one.

If you're not drilling core holes very often I would look at buying the Hitachi model,

 

Neither will be up to the job Cando go for the titan that way you get the drill for the job and not a big hole in your budget.

 

Neither of those two drills are suitable for cores as one has a maximum drilling capacity in masonry of 20mm and the other 24mm.
You need a chucked drill designed for the job.

 

That's the one Cando, and 8mm pilot.

 

Max. drilling capacity in masonry 32mm.
And the smallest core in the kit is 38mm.
That thing would last us about a day. If lucky.

Instead of buying cr*p why don't you hire a unit?
Or forget about diamonds and stitch drill your holes.

 

Not sure on that one Cando.
Sorry.

 

Friend of mine bought the titan the other day does a good job for the price and you get heaps with it

 

Get a bit from here:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p39669

It wont make a difference if you use an 8mm or 10mm one, it is tapered at the end.

 

Titan it is then Cando.

 

Let us know when it goes up in smoke.

 

But surely the 10mm won't go in enough JIT, even with the taper its still a 2mm difference. Not saying your wrong or I'm right.

 

I think it will be easier for him/her to go back to SF and get a replacement.

 

Agreed.