7.5 Amp 1/2-in Corded Hammer Drill with 100pcs Drill Bit Set - HD182002

We recently moved into a new home with a finished basement. The exterior walls are all painted concrete and a challenge to hang anything on. I bought a masonry bit for my cordless drill so I could drill holes for concrete anchors - it was a failure. The poor cordless drill could only penetrate about a half inch of the outer surface before it bogged down. It was obvious that this combination was not up to the challenge of mounting a 55” TV with large lag bolts on a tilting and extendable mount. After researching a wide variety of hammer drills I settled on the Skil 7.5 Amp corded unit for the following reasons: 1) Powerful motor with AC cord - not as convenient as cordless but no worries with charging batteries with easy access to outlets in the basement where most intended use will take place 2) Large selection of bits and drivers will limit need to run out to hardware store for special sizes 3) Additional handle for good grip while drilling concrete 4) Depth gauge/rod to insure proper hole depth 5) Nice case for all items to keep organized My first use of the drill (in hammer mode) allayed any concerns I had. A large masonry drill went through the concrete to the proper depth with ease. I had the lead concrete anchors installed in no-time for the TV mount and high confidence that it is secure. The fit, finish and functionality of this drill is great for the average homeowner. I expect that light duty use and occasionally more strenuous work will not be a problem. It is a great value in this category. I would not expect it to stand up to heavy duty or commercial type of use. If you are planning to use this for around-the-house jobs it is a nice complement to typical homeowner power tools.

Very powerful, easy to handle

Après 1 ou 2 utilisations, je suis très satisfait. Pour ce qui est d'une longue utilisation, faudra attendre queques années avant de refaire une évaluation. J'apprécie le coffret qui est solide et me permet d'avoir toujours sous la main les principaux outils complémentaires à la perceuse. La perceuse est un peu lourde, mais c'est utile lorsqu'on perce du béton.

I wanted to drill a 6 inch hole using a hole saw bit. My 20V Cordless Dewalt drill started jamming and the kickback almost damaged my wrist. I had given away my heavy duty corded drill before so I had to get a new one. I always respected the Skil brand that I grew up with and was happy to see it was still around, albeit as a secondary label. At $100 Can there was not much to lose. To my surprise, the drill is exactly what I expected. It is well balanced in the hand, packs a lot of torque and cut the 6 inch hole like butter. The extra handle works very well. It mounts easily and has teeth in its collar which makes it grip tightly onto the throat of the drill. The variable speed trigger is excellent. Reversing is very useful in dislodging heavy stock waste. The hammer feature is smooth and cuts masonry like nothing. This is an excellent powerful drill at a great price. I would buy it again over any of the other big name brands. It is made in China but what isn't these days! Skil had been bought by a Chinese company and I am glad they kept the quality and features intact so far.

I'll admit that I did not use the included bits for any of the home projects I used the drill for. I only used my own premium masonry bits. I also didn't use it as a regular drill (by switching out of hammer drill mode), so I can't speak to its performance as a regular drill. I can say that when paired with quality masonry bits, it has more than enough power to quickly and cleanly drill 4"+ of aggregate concrete, bricks, cinderblock, and stones. I did several home projects that needed all that drilled and it managed it like the material wasn't even there. The blow mold case is a very high quality plastic that can survive falling, drops, and kicks without issue. Everything stays put inside, and it has a sealed steel bar for a hinge so it won't fall apart after a few openings and closings. The included bits seem ok, and it's nice to have a selection of bits for wood/plastic, metal, and masonry tasks. I just didn't try them. The only real complaint I have is the handle. Most other removable handles I've used on other drills go on and off MUCH easier. This one is a bit to tight and you do tend to struggle a bit more than is needed. Something I hope that Skill address in a revised model.