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[4570Man]

So are you trying to open it without damaging the safe?

 

[Threepoint]

Whatç—´ your thoughts on the rotary hammers?

Been wanting one for a while. Main task will be concrete drilling and driving ground rods. New harbor freight opened about 30 miles away. So far itç—´ the closest and weæ±*e in the city weekly. Thinking about the 1 1/8 $97 one. Thereç—´ also a 1 $82 one. Next step is 1 9/16 for $150.

For what you want, I definitely would not go lighter than the 1-9/16" SDS Max. 1.5 Amp 1-9/16 in. SDS Max-Type Pro Variable Speed Rotary Hammer Kit

 

[Threepoint]

Whatç—´ your thoughts on the rotary hammers?

Been wanting one for a while. Main task will be concrete drilling and driving ground rods. New harbor freight opened about 30 miles away. So far itç—´ the closest and weæ±*e in the city weekly. Thinking about the 1 1/8 $97 one. Thereç—´ also a 1 $82 one. Next step is 1 9/16 for $150.

For what you want, I definitely would not go lighter than the 10.5A 1-9/16" SDS Max. 1.5 Amp 1-9/16 in. SDS Max-Type Pro Variable Speed Rotary Hammer Kit
I've had the blue predecessor of this model for four or five years and like it a lot. Good combination of power and weight.

 

[gator]

For what you want, I definitely would not go lighter than the 10.5A 1-9/16" SDS Max. 1.5 Amp 1-9/16 in. SDS Max-Type Pro Variable Speed Rotary Hammer Kit
I've had the blue predecessor of this model for four or five years and like it a lot. Good combination of power and weight.

If anyone is interested in this rotary hammer HERE IS A LINK FOR SUPER CUPON AT $99.99

 

[farmer2009]

For what you want, I definitely would not go lighter than the 10.5A 1-9/16" SDS Max. 1.5 Amp 1-9/16 in. SDS Max-Type Pro Variable Speed Rotary Hammer Kit
I've had the blue predecessor of this model for four or five years and like it a lot. Good combination of power and weight.

School me on the SDS Max. Is it the type of motor or just a rating? Are the others too light to drive rods?

 

[4570Man]

The SDS max is a heavier duty drill. That’s the size of bits it uses. I’ve got one and I’ve never tried but I believe it would drive ground rods. It’s the best thing ever for drilling holes and knocking off masonry products inside.

 

[farmer2009]

I’m curious as to how well rotary hammers work driving ground rods?

I’ll be installing some temporary electric fence in the spring in several places as we replace some cross fencing.

I have always drove ground rods with a post driver and then a sledge near the ground. My understanding is they work very well. But you just use the hammer setting and you buy a ground rod holder that goes into the chuck.

Temporary fence post I alway just step in the ground with my foot. In a hard spot I might use a 3 lb. hammer.

 

[Code54]

Used ours to drive the ground rods at our shop. We had a heck of time trying to get them in (hammer, sledge, etc) so I got the bit and we put the rods in on the hammer setting without another issue in something like 15 minutes. Well worth it!

 

[ultrarunner]

So are you trying to open it without damaging the safe?

Yes for now... trying to all different approaches of manipulation...

I did find a cut away showing the 4 discs... the security rating of this safe isn't very high... but so far it is wining.

The cleanest destructive way is to drill access for a scope to see the discs turning and line them up...

 

[ultrarunner]

I'm a big fan of SDS Hammer Drills from my construction time in Austria... EVERY house has a Hammer Drill... masonry and concrete construction is the norm where I was.