Bought one of these last week but took it back as the chuck didn't seem straight. Picked up another one and it seems the same. Have tried two different bits and basically the tip seems to move round in a small circle rather then keep on point (if that makes sense). Have also tested it in both drill and hammer mode... Is this normal? The drill gets through stuff really well, it's just that you end up with a hole bigger than the bit size...... Is this perhaps the way SDS drills work? Never had one before.... Or is it just that the drill is cheap?
No it is not right. And though being a cheap drill, it should still drill properly. Take it back, it should drill a prefect circular hole, NOT a elliptical shape hole.
Sounds like just the job for elongating a hole that's too tight . Does the chuck run true when operated?
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Are you using brand new bits or used ones? If the grooves in the bit are worn, it will do this, as they are not gripped tight like a keyed chuck. But generally, even if floppy, they won't 'circle' while in the masonry. Mr. HandyAndy - Really
Check the drill/chuck first. Clamp it down, and set speed to the lowest. Being very careful, Turn on, and then hold a pencil close to the chuck, move it closer very slowly until it is just touching. Stop the drill and look for the pencil marks, are they on one side or all round? All round says it is running true. Then fit a large, say 15mm bit and repeat, with the pencil near shank end - it is still true? If it is off, mark the point of contact with a dot of paint or tape. Remove bit and rotate through 180 degrees then repeat. If teh pencil marks are in te same place - in line with mark, then the bit is off, if it is on the opposite side, the SDS grip in the chuck is off.
Thanks for all your replies. I tested with 3 drill bits that cam with the set (all new), a new erbauer bit, two chisels and the chuck adapter. Holding a pencil near to the shank of each you can see the gap widen and narrow on each revolution. So I'm thinking then that it's the chuck rather than the bits. My next question is; seeing as how I've had two of these with the same problem, is it worth trying a third? Or maybe better to try another brand? Maybe this one? http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-2kg-sds-plus-drill-gbh2000-240v/87453
For a extra £20, something better. A excellent drill, plus a 3 year warrenty, when registered online. http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-2kg-sds-plus-drill-gbh2000-240v/87453
Thanks that one looks good.... wondered about this one too..... http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-d...0v/86484#product_additional_details_container
Very little experience of Hitachi tools, as I'm a Bosch/Makita user with cordless drill/sds drills but I do have a Hitachi sabre saw & a 9" grinder both of which have had a hard life, been superb & never failed me. Don't be fooled by the input wattage, just because one drill is 1000w & another 700w doesn't always translate to actual more drilling power.
Thanks - you hit the nail on the head. That was my worry. The titan seems quite powerful but no good if it can't drill straight! Looks like the hitachi has a stupidly short cord as well!
Can't add up... 1 year normal, the extra 2 years is through online registration. Me, having a senior moment...
I have had one of those from te day they were released - about 8 years back. It is a great piece of equipment (well mine is), I have used it with 110mm cores going 150 to 200mm down into concrete and through walls, or with a chiusel to get through 50mm of concrete to the pipes below. Then at the other end when needing to drill 5mm holes for small plugs - it is fine too.