sds drill bit with regular/hammer drill?

[gregd72002]

Hi,

I was just wondering - can I use an SDS drill bit on a regular/hammer drill?

Or is there something special about SDS drill bits and they will not fit this drill?

Thanks,

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

the sds bits are tougher than straight shank so no problem there,what about the jaws of the chuck?

 

[joinerjohn]

SDS bits should not be used in ordinary hammer drills. The grooves on the side of the SDS bits usually mean a normal chuck won't hold them centrally.

 

[joe-90]

They are not cut at the same angle either. Buy the right tool for the job - it's only a few pennies.

 

[catlad]

You can cut the end off and they will go in a normal drill if you are stuck.

 

[gregd72002]

You can cut the end off and they will go in a normal drill if you are stuck.

lol not gonna try it. Just bought right drill bit. Had a problem with drilling 10-15cm holes (6mm dia)... all drill bits in homebase, b&q etc are only 12cm long or max 15.. unless looking into SDS that are much longer. Went to independent shop and got the right drill bit

Thanks

 

[dingodeano]

You can cut the end off and they will go in a normal drill if you are stuck.

Or cut chuck off sds and put it in the chuck of normal drill so it can take sds bit.