I've drilled holes in concrete (a wall) with a regular drill with success before using a nail to break up aggregate. When its two holes in 5 years, it's hard to justify a hammer drill.
Doesn't work so well in a ceiling though.
I'm currently contemplating returning the cheapo hammer drill I bought for one that at least has some metal parts in the gear box... If I can figure out at which price point that happens. Nobody seems to be aware of what's inside the drill.
Edit: I actually had one guy tell me the new brushless motor drills have no gearbox. I find that very hard to believe.
Last edited by fredk; 12/14/1405:29 PM.
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