gunns
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Can't believe it's been two years since I gave thought to splitting up the boulders on my property. Been sidetracked with other responsibilities. Now I'm ready to start splitting. I've been looking at drills, mainly Bocsh, DeWalt and Milwaukee. What do the rock splitters here recommend? SDS-Plus vs. SDS-Max. At Home Desperate and Lowes I've seen plenty of SDSplus bits but no SDSMax bits. It's my understanding that the Max are the stronger - right?
I've been considering the three below:
Bosch 11240, 10 amps, impact energy 5.2ft.-lbs.
Dewalt D25501K, 12 amps, impact energy 8ft.-lbs.
Milwaukee 5317-21, 10.5 amps, impact energy 5.5 ft.-lbs.
All three are priced between $390 and $430 with the Dewalt being the most expensive but with 50% more impact energy. All three are also 1-9/16" models. Has anyone used any of the three or has a better suggestion on make/model?
I know this question will open up a Chevy vs. Ford type of war but which drill seems to be a favorite. I have a bunch of large boulders (some VW size) to split and will make use of the split rock around my property and will try selling as slabs and steps etc.
Any help is appreciated!
I've been considering the three below:
Bosch 11240, 10 amps, impact energy 5.2ft.-lbs.
Dewalt D25501K, 12 amps, impact energy 8ft.-lbs.
Milwaukee 5317-21, 10.5 amps, impact energy 5.5 ft.-lbs.
All three are priced between $390 and $430 with the Dewalt being the most expensive but with 50% more impact energy. All three are also 1-9/16" models. Has anyone used any of the three or has a better suggestion on make/model?
I know this question will open up a Chevy vs. Ford type of war but which drill seems to be a favorite. I have a bunch of large boulders (some VW size) to split and will make use of the split rock around my property and will try selling as slabs and steps etc.
Any help is appreciated!