How to choose a quality and inexpensive punch for home

Before choosing a puncher of high quality, easy to use and inexpensive, but durable and practical, you need to determine the necessary functionality of such a tool, as well as pay attention to the manufacturer’s rating, real user reviews and expert recommendations.

How to choose a good punch for homework

Today, branded models are produced by domestic manufacturers and many popular foreign companies. At the same time, the correct independent choice of a hammer drill often puts amateur masters in a rather difficult position.

In addition to the price of the device and power indicators, it is necessary to pay attention to the location of the drive, operating modes and other important parameters.

Weight

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The weight of the tool is represented by three main categories. Models up to 3 kg are lightweight and easy to use, but they can solve a limited range of tasks. The devices in the middle weight category (from 3 to 5 kg) have universal functionality, and highly professional heavy hammers are among the highly specialized ones.

Drive unit

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The tool can be equipped with a vertical and horizontal electric drive. In the first case, the gearbox and motor are cooled very efficiently, which provides the tool with a certain reserve of endurance. With the horizontal version of the placement of the electric drive, increased convenience of such a tool is noted.

Nutrition

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According to the type of power supply, network models differ, characterized by the optimal combination of price and performance indicators, as well as battery devices that are mobile, but need periodic charging. In this case, the drill, chisel and peaks can be fixed in the “SDS +” (under the shank) and “SDS-max” (equipment with base) versions. The rotation of the chuck with a drill is carried out at a speed of from 600 to one and a half thousand revolutions per minute.

Mode of operation

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Modern rotary hammers operate in standard and hammer drilling, as well as chiselling. Each model has a rational solution and excludes the presence of components designed to perform operations unclaimed by consumers.

Equipment

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Depending on the design characteristics, the punch is equipped with certain accessories and has the necessary functions in each case:

• the persistent handle changing the position and making the work as convenient, completely safe as possible;
• depth gauge to prevent excessive immersion of the working drill;
• a set based on working tools in the form of peaks, drills and chisels, thereby increasing the functionality of the device;
• replaceable or additional (keyless, key type) cartridge, which is equipped with a special adapter;
• control electronics that easily control the speed and frequency of impact work;
• a safety clutch that quickly stops operation in the conditions of jamming of a functioning drill;
• reverse, locking the trigger and the highlighting system of the work site to improve the accuracy of the perforation.

Possibility of dust removal

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The durability of the device is provided by a passive or forced dust removal system. The basic configuration is characterized by the presence of the first option, and in some models a preventive dust removal system is installed. Indicators of power consumed by the device are necessarily taken into account when performing work if there is no stable electrical supply to the tool.

Naturally, a significant number of functions makes the device more expensive, but to perform work with such a device can be comfortable and easy. At the same time, there is absolutely no reason to overpay for functionality that is not necessary. For household needs, it is enough to purchase a middle-class rotary hammer, which will cope with simple repair work at home.

No matter how attractive one or another punch model is in terms of appearance and price, experts do not recommend making hasty conclusions when choosing such a tool. Only as a result of a thorough analysis of the individual needs and potential of the device can we correctly determine the feasibility of investing money in the acquisition of a construction tool.