If it is just normal bricked wall, the hammer drill will do. It will take a bit more effort. Just need to buy long drill bit. However, it is not a small diameter

When I did not own a rotary hammer last time, I only managed to find long drill bit (10mm I guess) but it was an SDS type. Hammer drill normally use traditional chuck. So, I have to cut a bit the chuck end so that the chuck can grip properly on the round part

I used it for quite a while and drilled many holes with it. Now I have a hammer drill but have yet to do anything drilling like that yet

BTW... my hammer drill was a 750W

This post has been edited by Zot: Nov 19 2019, 08:11 AM

1) If you want to do one time, then why not just get a contractor to do it for less than a hundred.

2) if you want to have one handy around the house, no need to get the cordless one.

3) If cordless a must but semi-pro, I'd not go for Bosch. Only 6 month warranty for pro version? I'd rather go for semi-pro Stanley Stanley with 2 years warranty like

https://shopee.com.my/STANLEY-SBR20M2K-18V-...0870.2463142657

P.S. No offense to Bosch fan

This post has been edited by Zot: Nov 20 2019, 08:14 AM

Your choice. I also don't like contractor work. Most normally want jobs done quickly as possible hack here and there and make bigger hole than required and then plaster with white plaster

Unless very major stuff, minor one like kitchen ducting, electrical wiring, or anything similar level, I did it myself. More satisfying.

Have a nice DIY

For occasional use, even brush type can last for years. They are cheaper too. Maintenance is not an issue either brushed or brushless actually.

Just buy any brand that you can get service easily and branded one has many service center throughout the country. I would just go for those on sales and cheaper among those brands with similar feature

Target probably rich man toys, who probably owned one but call other people to do the job

That small how much dust can collect?

Worx did not start out of thin air. Maybe the name is not well established but if the company gives product warranty between 1~3 years, then it has confidence. Probably not very long history but not too young also. Right now I think the problem is the cordless product line. China batteries can be anywhere from 1 to 10. Depends on how much the target cost

No, I don't own any Worx power tool but Worx Pegasus folding table is real deal for me

Trade name sometimes mark the price high, not necessarily the best. I'd go for review done by person who are in construction business.

The tool you choose in Malaysia is the one you can easily get it serviced or get spare parts. However. many contractors are just using unknown China brands. They may not last as long but the tools probably at cross point where it is cheaper to just buy a replacement than to repair and wait for spare parts. This is the reality once the cost of labor increase with cost of livings.

This is also another reasons why many big names came out with amateur, semi-pro, and pro series; and also produce their tools with sub-contractors in China. Thanks to Trump, now many are moving to Malaysia as well

P.S. At least Worx is still on the chart ... Positec

I though orange is the international. You got it switched perhaps. Never seen any green before

How come I did not see green on website or I missed them?

Everyone wants to sapu customers from hobbyist to professional

This is one of the problem with cordless type Sometimes the battery get discontinued. What is your drill model?

NiCad battery is still good for heavy duty job and has recycle time probably 2x the Lithium. Just that you should not keep them in charged condition.

Have you tried AliExpress. My quick browse saw one around RM72 with free shipping for HPB12. Buy from US shipping sometimes cost more than the product itself

This is mostly true to any product but you also pay extra for after sale services and warranty too, not just material cost. You know the company will still be around at least during warranty period

Big brands sell several models even for amateur and pro series. Basically the electronics side are mostly the same. The branded one use more reliable parts but unknown brands also not necessarily using cheaper parts even though they sell for significantly less price. They need to maintain competitiveness.

They add like coating for water proofing and some even potting the PCBA like car MCU for more expensive model. The cost is not much more but the top series models bear significantly higher price tag. I know because I do costing on products and my company also do PCBAs for Milwaukee Anyway, big companies also hve high operating cost compare to smaller companies, thus this cost will go into products they sell

Every country has different warranty. Why? They pay different price. That is why warranty is different from country to country.

The rotary hammer just too hard knocking. No soft mode, at least mine . Will likely break the tile.

I'd say it is pretty safe using normal hammer drill. Like mentioned, hollow space behind tile can cause breakage on tile. The empty space behind tile usually near to tiles joint not the center. So, if you are not in rush, just use tile bit and change to hammer once you have hole through tile. Good to have at both drills

Ahh... forgot to tell that I was talking about porcelain tile (wall tile), not the ceramic floor tile like ozak explained.

Well, you don't use hammering action with tile bits. The porcelain tile bit is normally the spade shape one. The ceramic one is using diamond one, but then no hammering action just normal drill.

I remember someone wanted to a while back. Probably no more

You have budget?

Yes. The concrete one I'd say good for 1 or 2 holes and then will take long time for a single hole. Later you'll learn why people pay for more expensive one. Just buy the one you need like #6 which is mostly use. No need to be too expensive