When Would You Use a Sds Drill

SDS drills are typically used for drilling through materials. They are suitable for concrete, brickwork, block, steel and other hard materials. You can use them for DIY and jobs on-site. They are ideal when a standard rotary drill or hammer drill can’t get the job done.

What is the difference between a SDS drill and a hammer drill?

SDS Rotary Hammers are similar to Hammer Drills in that they also pound the drill bit in and out while it’s spinning. They use a piston mechanism instead of a special clutch enabling them to deliver a much more powerful hammer blow than traditional Hammer Drills – they are able to drill larger holes much faster.

What does SDS mean on a drill?

But what is an SDS drill? SDS stands for Slotted Drive Shaft or Slotted Drive System. SDS bits are inserted into the chuck to make a rotary hammer or a hammer drill.