I broke two bits drilling holes in my garage floor with a rented hammer drill. What did I do wrong? David D., Boise, Idaho The most obvious possibility is that you hit a piece of rebar, or reinforcing ...

One final difference: Hammer drills and standard drills use a chuck that can accept a variety of bits, but an impact driver will only work with 1/4-inch hex-shaped bits.

Solving a problem a customer experienced when drilling in abrasive rock conditions has led to a groundbreaking new design for drill bits. The resulting Sandvik top center drill bits, which incorporate ...

Although not robust enough for professional use, the Worx WX372 Hammer Drill is perfectly good for the DIY enthusiast, as its powerful two-speed transmission equates to an impressive max drilling ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the DeWalt tools under $200 that is worth its price is the brand's Atomic 20V Max Compact Impact Driver, which allows you to easily ...

Hilti North America expanded its rotary and combination hammer tool portfolio with the next generation TE 70-ATC/AVR, SDS-Max combination hammer. The new and improved tool will help commercial ...

The name “hammer drill” alone inspires thoughts of big, burly tools and, traditionally, that’s what they are. Hammer drills use a hammering action to help bits drive through hard materials. It’s ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: The DeWalt DCD999 is one of the most powerful cordless drills we’ve ...