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ToolGuyd > Power Tools > Drills & Drivers > Hammer Drills Demystified, and Why You Might Need One

Hammer Drills Demystified, and Why You Might Need One

Nov 30, 2010 Stuart Discuss

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Bosch 1199VSR Corded Hammer Drill

My article on hammer drills just went live on Popular Mechanics’ website. Titled Who Needs a Hammer Drill, the article discusses the benefits of a hammer drill, the differences between various tool styles, and talks a little about the appropriate drill bits. If you’re at all curious about hammer drills, check it out!

Who Needs a Hammer Drill? via PopMech

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