Tool Test: Rotary Hammers - Fine Homebuilding

A rotary hammer is the right tool for drilling concrete and masonry. It's also great for chipping tile and breaking up concrete. Knowing which model to buy is difficult because you can't test them in the store. Longtime remodeler Mark Clement makes choosing the right rotary hammer easy. He and three other professional remodelers tested seven 1-in. rotary hammers head-to-head. They compared the performance and features of tools from Bosch, DeWalt, Hitachi, Hilti, Makita, Metabo, and Milwaukee. A comprehensive sidebar discusses the differences between SDS-plus, SDS-max, and spline-style rotary hammers.

The best hammer drills for 2023

Metabo HPT Rotary Hammer, SDS Plus, 1-Inch, 7.5-Amp

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Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1 in. SDS-Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer (Tool-Only) 2613-20 - The Home Depot

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12.5 Amp Demolition Rotary Hammer Drill, 1-1/2 Inch 3900 BPM SDS-Plus 3 in 1 Multi-functional Heavy Duty hammer drill with 3 types of drill bits for

Tool Test: Rotary Hammers - Fine Homebuilding

Kobalt Brushless 24-volt 7/8-in Sds-plus Variable Speed Cordless

DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Ultra-Compact 5/8 in. SDS

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M18 FUEL 1-1/8 SDS Plus Rotary Hammer w/ ONE-KEY