Hammer drill amps

[uppster]

I need to buy a new hammer drill for work. Once in a while I will use it to drill 1/8" holes in concrete floors to hold carpet fastners. (I install floorcovering) I do not want a large drill, I have a big ol' Milwalkee. I think I would like to have a small electric. I have seen them rated by amps starting at 5 and going to 8. I will only need this drill for another year, so I do not feel the need to buy the biggest and the baddest. What drill do I need and what do amps have to do with the performance of the drill.

 

[PRH44]

If that is all you are going to do with and it doesnt need to last forever. I do not think you want to spend the money for SDS however they are the best and the fastest drilling.

What is your price range? 100 to 200?

 

[PRH44]

This is a lower end dewalt SDS light weight corded
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DEWALT-Pistol-SDS-Rotary-Hammer-5LUP3?cm_sp=IO-_-IDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1

 

[PRH44]

Lower end Bosch SDS light weight corded. An SDS is going to drill very fast for you.
http://www.cpotools.com/bosch-11255vsr-1-in-sds-plus-d-handle-bulldog-xtreme-rotary-hammer/bshn11255vsr,default,pd.html

 

[Monte]

Boschhammer

 

[uppster]

Thanks guys, now I have a idea to work with

 

[RECox286]

Amperage defines how heavy duty the tool is going to be. If there are two

contenders, I always go for the one with the higher amp rating. Sounds like you will

be content with a "homeowners" version of the power tool. But then again, if you are

going to spend the money for a particular tool, then why not one that will stand the

test of time ? You may want to do something more HD in the future.

Uncle Bob

 

[dumper]

I just sold my Milwaukee 3/8" HD, 5.5 amp, in excellent condition- would have worked well for your use. Including a few bits, it sold for $45. Try craigslist- they show up occasionally.
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