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Review on πŸ”¨ Masonry Concrete Carbon Hammer Carbide by Jimmy Hargrove

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good SDS Plus bits fit masonry bit sets

Media could not be loaded. They work well for me and I would say they are probably as good as most. Carbide cross-tips allow them to go through stone and concrete, wire mesh and rebar (although I haven't tested the rebar). I like the clear plastic case they come in, although there are issues. Mine had a tear at the top and the hanging hole is useless as the two halves don't stick enough to hang that much weight. No big deal, the fall is just a bonus so no outstanding losses. The bits are embossed deep into the shanks and have an easy-to-read size in millimeters. I hate when I'm looking for a twist drill, for example, and the size is "rubbed off" because it was just printed or etched. I have no way of checking the metal, but they buzzed right through the cement block and slid into my concrete slab like it was no big deal. After that, the beat still looks and feels sharp. Who knows how long they will last, but so far so good. If you're good with a grinder, you might even be able to sharpen it. Of course, large branded concrete parts can last longer. But they will, and you get 9 of them for less than half the price of two 6" and Β½" bits from the big brands. I'm not a contractor who uses them every day so I'd rather have a good range of sizes for the times I need them. They all wear out and they're all tungsten carbide, so I'll take a kit with 5 times as many for about the same price. Benefits + Carbide tips buzz through rocks, chicken wire and rebar. + The case is nice for keeping them all together in a neat little space. + Bit sizes are listed on the SDS Plus shank.

Pros
  • Masonry bit
Cons
  • Requires socket