can this hammer be used to drive ground rods?
245785
Yes, absolutely; in fact, Bosch sells a specialty bit for that, hollowed out cylinder shape to keep the grounding rod in place as it's being pounded in. rob
245786
There's a dedicated ground-rod-driver attachment; instead of a chisel or shovel head, it has a round socket. In non-rocky ground, I put in an 8 foot ground rod in less than two minutes -- maybe only a minute. It was a blast! I've also put rods in through compacted road base with no trouble (a pad for a steel outbuilding). Great tool. FYI, before I knew of the ground rod driver attachment, I tried kluging something up by "attaching" a piece of pipe on the end of a chisel piece that I had cut off the end off of. This works for a limited time, but the repeated impact knocked the pipe attachment (threaded holes with bolts) off fairly soon. The ground rod driver wasn't all that expensive, and is worth it. There's a dedicated ground-rod-driver attachment; instead of a chisel or shovel head, it has a round socket. In non-rocky ground, I put in an 8 foot ground rod in less than two minutes -- maybe only a minute. It was a blast! I've also put rods in through compacted road base with no trouble (a pad for a steel outbuilding). Great tool. FYI, before I knew of the ground rod driver attachment, I tried kluging something up by "attaching" a piece of pipe on the end of a chisel piece that I had cut off the end off of. This works for a limited time, but the repeated impact knocked the pipe... » Read More There's a dedicated ground-rod-driver attachment; instead of a chisel or shovel head, it has a round socket. In non-rocky ground, I put in an 8 foot ground rod in less than two minutes -- maybe only a minute. It was a blast! I've also put rods in through compacted road base with no trouble (a pad for a steel outbuilding). Great tool. FYI, before I knew of the ground rod driver attachment, I tried kluging something up by "attaching" a piece of pipe on the end of a chisel piece that I had cut off the end off of. This works for a limited time, but the repeated impact knocked the pipe attachment (threaded holes with bolts) off fairly soon. The ground rod driver wasn't all that expensive, and is worth it. « Show Less
245787
Yes, but will it drive ground rods in Texas hill country limestone soil? This is the same soil from which I've been digging out limestone rocks, some the size of home theater system subwoofers, in the process of digging a trench for my electric conduit. If this tool will do that, I'll be all over it. Maybe do a little contract work driving in ground rods to help recoup the cost. :)
1331124
I would think so. Although not recommended we use them for 1/2 inch 4 foot long hammer bits through brick and the work fine. Just need to replace them after several years of abuse.
1631763
Yes, as you can turn the hammer function off. There is a switch on top with selections for using it as a screwgun, for normal drilling, and for hammer drilling in masonry.
1491372
No, it should work but I would suggest using a corded drill because it takes a lot of power to auger the dirt unless it is very loose.
1848288
I don't think this will work, this toll it is made for mechanics, but you can use it to tighten or loosen any bolt, the power in this gun is excellent, I wish I would understand more about your question regarding the " BRICK/ SCULPTURE/OR STONE " work
2164840
It fires ground rods into the ground with ease. I mainly use mine for that, drilling holes for conduit, and jackhammering walls.
884866
you can use as impact on smaller fasteners/screws. the hammer drill part is for use in masonry applications w/ masonry drill bits. depends on what your application is going to be. If you do not plan on using the hammer drill option, I would consider the regular drill or drill driver. I bought mine to use as a hammer drill only. Hope this helps, good luck
967968
No, definitely not. This tool is designed to drive wood screws and other small fasteners. It also works very well with 1/4" to 3/8" bolts.
1125538
The answer is probably yes based on a Hardpan Wikipedia querry.A clay spade can certainly be used with this hammer. As with all hammer/hammer drills make sure you get a a spade with the right shaft for your tool. What's great about this tool is that the spade can be rotated to a fixed position.I dug a 30' x 10" x 18" deep trench in clay soil with this and a clay spade. Oddly, I used a tiny garden shovel to remove the dirt into a garden wagon. It was difficult using a shovel.The tool basically does all of the work and your tasked with moving it into position. The switch is a simple ON/OFF. Use the proper grease on the shaft.You can always rent one for a short time. This particular tool is available as a rental near me. The answer is probably yes based on a Hardpan Wikipedia querry.A clay spade can certainly be used with this hammer. As with all hammer/hammer drills make sure you get a a spade with the right shaft for your tool. What's great about this tool is that the spade can be rotated to a fixed position.I dug a 30' x 10" x 18" deep trench in clay soil with this and a clay spade. Oddly, I used a tiny garden shovel to remove the dirt into a garden wagon. It was difficult using a shovel.The tool basically does all of the work and your tasked with moving it... » Read More The answer is probably yes based on a Hardpan Wikipedia querry.A clay spade can certainly be used with this hammer. As with all hammer/hammer drills make sure you get a a spade with the right shaft for your tool. What's great about this tool is that the spade can be rotated to a fixed position.I dug a 30' x 10" x 18" deep trench in clay soil with this and a clay spade. Oddly, I used a tiny garden shovel to remove the dirt into a garden wagon. It was difficult using a shovel.The tool basically does all of the work and your tasked with moving it into position. The switch is a simple ON/OFF. Use the proper grease on the shaft.You can always rent one for a short time. This particular tool is available as a rental near me. « Show Less
1246552
It would not be a very good unit to drill holes in concrete but we use it to drive tapcon screws into holes drilled with my rotary concrete hammer drill.
838202
I would say no, this is meant for quick and easy taps for thin metal enclosures, if your going to machine as a profession then you probably want a heavy duty tap and die set that is built tough. As an electrician I can go cheap on my hammer because I dont use it much, but when it comes to my wire hand tools I want high quality heavy duty tools not gimmicks.
881055
Do not know; I used mine to build a spindle for building fly rods, this with the combo of a speed controler and a foot petal works well
2201625
As long as your hammer has an adjustable chuck I don't see why they wouldn't. I have a couple of impact drivers that have spring-loaded chucks and these wouldn't fit in those, but they should fit in all other drills, drill-drivers, and hammer-drill-drivers.
857136
Not sure but I will say the hammer works jus fine. I'm satisfied with it and have used it for several AR builds. You should put a very small amount of loctite on the threads because they will become loose. Good luck with yours Glen.
2101532
I would reccomend a hammerdrill instead. It is intended for drilling in concrete. They are usually function as a regular and hammer drill.One like this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0008ELQ0G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1376105960&sr;=8-1π=SL75
2164841
yes u have to get the ground rod adapter DEWALT DW5847 Ground Rod Driver SDS Max Shank
2071950
Yes, it has more than enough power, but, it would be slow. You would be better off with a hammer drill.