alan26 2 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Hammer drill not really that expensive, Homefix & self-fix jack up the price too high liao . The SKILL brand hammer drill 550W, comes with drill bits which i bought amk ind park 2 only around $60. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2010huat 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 another alternative is to borrow hammer drill from IKEA they provide this service free of charge. you just require to give them $100 deposit and they will return it back once you finish using it. no need to buy expensive drill to drill one or two hole only really ? thx rentals are hammer drills ? thinking of hanging ikea big wall mirrors... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
limlim 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Bro SKII drill you bought expensive liao. I saw at ntuc extra cost 39.90 with the case and drill bits. Haha. But my friend said if you heavy usage, very fast spoil. Got another brand cost 33.90 only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
limlim 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 but i still stick to makita and bosch only, wont buy those cheap drills, not worth it when spoil so fast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boeing777 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2012 hi all,kinda of reviving this old thread. Am trying to assess on drilling into my hdb concrete wall, however my hammer drill bosch 400w though can drill but can't penetrate through the wall deep enough. Is it something wrong with my drilling method or the drill is not the right "sizing"? And oso could some one advise on the some principles on the drilling technique and the distance from wall socket (and how to assess if the wall is ok to be drilled). i had attempted drilling 3 holes in my houses, all ended in failure. Trying to fix a simple ikea shelf but unable to do it and house not nice due to the holes..i am now trying to assess on drilling holes for wall fan. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoongf 11 Report post Posted June 25, 2012 drill set to hammer mode?Drill bit is meant for concrete and still servicable (not blunt)?If all above is ok, then probably is u did not push the drill hard enough into the wall.The only time I could not penertrate deep enough is cos kena the reinforcement bar, or when I tried to drill a Grade 60 concrete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boeing777 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2012 drill set to hammer mode?Drill bit is meant for concrete and still servicable (not blunt)?If all above is ok, then probably is u did not push the drill hard enough into the wall.The only time I could not penertrate deep enough is cos kena the reinforcement bar, or when I tried to drill a Grade 60 concrete.thanks for your input,yes i had taken special note on the hammer drill settings, the drill bought is masonary type and blunt wise, i unsure, cos the first time i use, i blur blur go and drill in my household shelter interior cos want to try out in a non-obvious place and to put some shelves in it.i see the workers do the drilling, very very fast, but how come i do, so difficult? wondering if the drill need to be a 1000w and above to do so. is it new hdb wall tend to be very very hard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rottenramone 1 Report post Posted June 27, 2012 i hope this video can help you: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2012 Just got myself a Bosch GSB RE16 Professional at $140 comes with drill bits for wood,steel and concrete,best can use for tightening and loosening screw all accessories comes with it.To me its good enough coz household don't need big bulky drill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boeing777 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Thanks the video is helpful but it show drilling thru brick instead of concrete wall, which I believe we need a hammering action instead of drilling. btw may I ask where u get ur bosch? is 700w enuf for drilling thru nowadays hdb wall ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Thanks the video is helpful but it show drilling thru brick instead of concrete wall, which I believe we need a hammering action instead of drilling. btw may I ask where u get ur bosch? is 700w enuf for drilling thru nowadays hdb wall ?I got my bosch drill from Lavender area the shop house opp esso station there's a motor bike accessories shop walk straight u is lavender food courtBro here's the spec for GSB 16 RE Professional■Powerful 701 watts ■Forward/reverse rotation ■Electronic control for exact pilot drilling ■Speed preselection with setting wheel ■Softgrip for a secure hold ■Rotating brush plate for constant power in reverse and forward rotation ■Spindle collar diameter of 43 mm (European standard) – can be used in drill standsRated power input:710WNo-load speed:0-3,000rpmPower output:351WWeight:1.9KGChuck capacity:13mmDrilling rangeDrilling dia. in concrete:16mmDrilling dia. in wood:30mmDrilling dia. in steel:12mmDrilling dia. in masonry:18mmFunctions■Infinitely variable speed control■Forward/reverse operation■Electronic■Softgrip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k2froggy 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 I'm looking for strong nails that can be hammered onto concrete walls, instead of drilling. Found the black steel nails in a hardware store, but still bend when hammered.Any suggestion where can i find the right one? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 I'm looking for strong nails that can be hammered onto concrete walls, instead of drilling. Found the black steel nails in a hardware store, but still bend when hammered.Any suggestion where can i find the right one? ThanksU need to let them know u need concrete nails insteadCoz material diff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RenoTalkie 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2013 I intent to buy a Bosch GSB RE 10 Impact drill for IKEA Besta set. Is the impact drill good enough for concrete wall or I need hammer drill? I have checked the specs, it can drill hole 10mm on wall. Not sure it is good enough for the wall plugs/anchors for Besta set. Anyone use the Drill before. I saw Home-Fix selling for $99 with complete accessories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleucheeze 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 I intent to buy a Bosch GSB RE 10 Impact drill for IKEA Besta set. Is the impact drill good enough for concrete wall or I need hammer drill? I have checked the specs, it can drill hole 10mm on wall. Not sure it is good enough for the wall plugs/anchors for Besta set. Anyone use the Drill before. I saw Home-Fix selling for $99 with complete accessories.Erm, so have to get a drill separately if I want to fix Besta on the wall? Cos I intend to get a besta shelf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites