Hammer Drill, ½ in. In Stock Now

Description

DeWalt ½ inch Heavy-Duty Hammerdrill (DW511). Chuck max capacity is ½ inch.

Features include:

• 8.5 amp motor 
• 4.3 lbs.
• Two modes: hammerdrill or standard drill (use selector dial to toggle between the two)
• Reverse switch
• Two-finger trigger with variable speed (depending on how far in you press the trigger)
• Trigger lock (continuous operation without having to keep the trigger pressed)
• Depth rod, used to determine how deep a hole you want to drill.
• 360 deg. side handle, used to secure depth rod and to securely hold the drill while in operation
• 8 ft cord

This item comes with a chuck key (attached to the power cord), a side handle/depth rod, and a tough case.

Also Known As: Percussion drill, Impact drill

Often Used With: Extension cord

Intended Uses

Mostly used for drilling smallish holes (less than 1 inch) into concrete and masonry, this item can also be used for drilling into wood and steel. The more powerful cousin to the hammer drill is the Rotary Hammer Drill, capable of making larger holes in hardened concrete, as well as, acting like a small jackhammer.

How it works (according to Katelin Hill and Bob Beacham of Bob Vila): “While the drill rotates, a gear-driven cam introduces a linear striking motion along the path of the drill bit. In effect, it combines chiseling and drilling in the same tool.”

Special Instructions

If you are using this item to drill into concrete, be sure to use a masonry bit (usually has a carbide tip) for hammer drills!

Tool Resources

Diagram

Images source: DeWalt Instruction Manual

Instructions & Resources

• PDF: DeWalt Instruction Manual
• Video: “How To Use A Hammer Drill-Tutorial” by Helpful DIY (5:35m) Great for the novice and tool-curious.