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 LYN Power Tools Discussion V2, Bosch, Makita, Dewalt, Dremel etc

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DragonReine
post Apr 18 2024, 09:03 AM

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Hi sifus! Looking for some advice for the right tool for a drilling holes into Corian (solid surface countertop).

I'm planning to install an undersink filter with a filtered water faucet (the small kind for drinking water), and I need to drill through countertop because the sink I have is undermount, no surface to put the faucet.

Borrowing a friend's Bosch tools, but he insist need rotary hammer, while I think an hammer drill is sufficient because it's more resin compared to quartz.

What is sifu's opinion? Drill or Rotary Hammer?

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DragonReine
post Apr 19 2024, 12:31 PM

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QUOTE(handyboy @ Apr 18 2024, 05:01 PM)
rotary hammer is more suitable in this case..imo and experience
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QUOTE(Benefon @ Apr 19 2024, 12:18 AM)
Solid surface go for normal dril & screw driver only.
Can decide bosch or whichever cheaper brand, Bosch 18v GSB185-li or 12v 120-Li
Hammer drill like Bosch GBH180-Li good for drilling solid brick wall or RC column.

Impact driver can consider too
https://my.shp.ee/RrwH5Wx
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QUOTE(ceo684 @ Apr 19 2024, 12:37 AM)
Just use drill w/o hammer mode. There is a risk of cracking if you anyhow hammer it. For nicer hole use those diamond tipped bit from CN eg. https://shopee.com.my/VOKTTA-6-8-10-12-14-1...760.19281499735
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Thanks sifus for the tips.

Yes concerned the hammer of a rotary hammer might crack the solid surface (it's a large L shape counter, if crack might get expensive to replace 😭). Will research further.

 

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