Core Drill recommendations please

[Mozza]

Hi everyone I’m looking at buying a core drill. Any recommendations please or ones to avoid would be very much appreciated. Thinking of Makita or Millwaukee in 110v any thoughts much appreciated.

 

[Murdoch]

I've been using a Makita 8406 for about 9 years - excellent bit of kit, but its the core bits that make THE difference ............ and you have to budget to replace the one(s) you use the most.

 

[Phil]

I have that 1500w sparky metal bodied jobby...clone of a ddm2.

Its a beast!

 

[Last Plumber]

I had a Rothenberger and it set alight so I went back to the lump hammer and cold chisel. I never bought another.


As far as the lump hammer and chisel are concerned, they never break down or set on fire. They can get warm but it's not normally anything to worry over. They do not require PAT testing or a heavy transformer. There is a lot less dust to worry about and speed wise, they're faster by far. Unless it's breeze block of course. No one wants to nick them and they don't mind the rain.

I am much happier than I was when my drill set alight. Once my money was returned I kept it, just in case I needed to buy a new lump hammer or cold chisel but they're still going strong. Truth be known they're over 40 years old and it's not looking likely I will need to buy new ones before I retire or give up bashing holes in things.
Physically Bashing holes in things helps relieve built up tensions too, I find.

Milwaukee are cracking tools, I have to say. The ones I have (normal battery drills) are excellent. I have always rated Makita too if that helps.

 

[Fos]

I picked up a Makita 8406 off ebay for £100 that's still going strong, there's normally a few on there.

 

[Phil]

I picked up a Makita 8406 off ebay for £100 that's still going strong, there's normally a few on there.

I'm sure there are Fos, most are stolen.
last Plumber really? Surely you at least stitch drill?

 

[Last Plumber]

I'm sure there are Fos, most are stolen.
last Plumber really? Surely you at least stitch drill?

No.
Never stitch drill walls. Too much like hard work. Especially Accrington Brick. They're too hard.
I learnt my method from a close relative many moons ago.
The easiest way through an Engineering Brick wall. I can get it done in a matter of minutes.
Stone is a different game of course. You'd be better paying a Diamond Drilling company to come and put the hole in. It's probably cheaper than you buying or hiring the gear and doing it yourself.

 

[gmartine]

I do see the logic in LP's approach...less mess and sounds like less time too, the only downside is making good I suppose.

 

[Last Plumber]

I do see the logic in LP's approach...less mess and sounds like less time too, the only downside is making good I suppose.

There is a small amount but not normally much. Two half bricks one above the other is a big enough hole. Point around it and then the rubber trim fits over it. On occasion, there is more but it's a nice job to do. Neat work always makes you smile a bit. Job satisfaction.