Message Board - Bolting
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Art Rivers  - WA, Perth region | Which Drill?I would like to buy a drill to place bolts. What brand/model would be good? What specs are best for the task? Thanks. |
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Richard W, 25 Nov 2009 - New Zealand
Hilti TE-6A is the go. The lithium battery model is the lighter version!
George, 25 Nov 2009 - WA, Perth region
The new Hilti is the TE 7A 36v lithium - around $1800 new in Australia. I now have one of these and it is the shizzle. Worth the money if you are going to do a bit of bolting.
Bosch make a 36v - around $1200 in OZ-would be great im sure
Probably the best drill close to a $1000 is the Panasonic 24v, I haven't used one , but quite a few guys i have talked too reckon it is a really good drill for the money.
I wouldnt go anything under a 24v and at least 2.6AMPH.
Dewalt-make a 24v , not fantastic
Hitachi- Make a decent 24v, with a really good percussion, not sure on the $
Bosch also make a few 24v's- I have the Platinum, which was $1000 with 2 2.6amh batteries. Great drill
GMC- Make a real cheap 24v. you get what you pay for!!, not very good percussion, battery life or grunt. Basically these drills are meant for young limestone not granite!, NOt recommended
So in short, if you have the cash get the hilti TE 6a or TE 7a.
otherwise get the Panasonic 24v
hope that helps
Art Rivers, 25 Nov 2009 - WA, Perth region
George and Richard. Thanks for the advice guys.
Ross, 26 Nov 2009 - WA, Perth region
Just remember that you don't want a drill, which will make no impression on rock at all, but a "rotary hammer"...
Hilti is overpriced, I am happy with my Makita.