New Dewalt Solid Carbide SDS Plus Bits, Depth and Dust Control System

Dewalt recently announced a new line of SDS Plus drill bits that they’re calling Solid Rock Carbide. These new bits are designed with twice as much carbide than standard SDS Plus drill bits, which should decrease downtime caused by tip or flute breakage. (I wonder how these bits will compare with the new carbide-head Bulldog Xtreme bits Bosch recently announced.)

The new Solid Rock Carbide SDS Plus bits can better withstand difficult drilling applications, meeting users’ demands for greater bit durability. The bits are manufactured using a welding system that affixes a solid piece of carbide to the tip of the flute. With solid carbide leading the cutting action, bit durable should be greatly improved.

These new bits will be available in a range of sizes (3/16″ to 1/2″) and lengths.

Depth and Dust Control

Dewalt also recently announced a new adjustable depth setter (DWA5537DS) and dust collector (DWA500DC) that are designed to work with their SDS Plus drill bits. Used together, the components form a depth and dust control system that works well for installing drop-in anchors.

The adjustable depth setter can be used with Dewalt’s 3/8″, 1/2″, and 5/8″ SDS Plus bits, corresponding to common drop-in anchor sizes 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″.

The flexible dust control attachment fits tightly flush against the application material to create a debris and dust collection area. It fits over the depth setter to further minimize dust and to provide a cleaner workspace.

Available later this month, the depth setter will be priced at $40 and comes with a 1/2″ Solid Rock Carbide bit. The dust control shroud will be priced at $20, and can only be used with the depth setter attachment.