Can you use it as a regular drill? For example wood working, I'm looking for a multipurpose rotary hammer drill if such a thing exists.
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Yes, it has a rotation only mode but it's a bit heavy for anything other than occasional drilling. It's a rugged, durable tool & its built for hammering and chipping. I, personally wouldn't recommend it for anything other than that. You would probably be better served w/ a separate tool for drilling, only.
794284
Yes you need to use a SDS to Jacobs chuck adapter. Like this one: Bosch HA3JAW 1/2-Inch 3-Jaw Keyless Chuck with SDS-plus Shank
794285
Thank you for writing. The RH328VC is not designed for drilling into wood, it is too powerful. It is designed for concrete or stone drilling/chipping. If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499).
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We use this drill for everything around the house. It is not industrial strength/contractors daily use, but it can do anything. You will need a drill bit for that project. Most drill bits are for metal or wood. I believe most people use a hammer drill for drilling into concrete. If its a few smaller holes, I don't see why this one wouldn't work. If the drill gets super hot and isn't making any progress, I would stop and rent a hammer drill. Hope this helps.
1553411
In a word.....No. The output of this drill is rotary motion.....like a regular drill except it has a high speed "pounding/hammering" component too. It is for use with carbide-tipped drills ... and it drills round holes in concrete quickly. That is ALL is is good for. Sorry.
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Yes, this drill works just as well as a regular drill, although it's a bid larger and heavier. I've used my drill for drilling holes in wooden cabinets, with the use of a cobalt bit I've even drilled through 1/4" stainless steel. Make sure you get the correct hammer bit if you'll use it for masonry, all other bits will break and/or go dull immediately.
716077
It would 'work' but not optimally. A better choice for that type of wor would be a hammer drill.
1341115
Absolutely, at least I have used them. I believe this hammer drill with a psck of upgraded bits, is the best tool purchase I have made in years!
1162370
Not on this particular model. I would suggest, however, if you need a drill with a side handle fordaily use, a Millwaukee hammer drill would be a wiser choice-and cheaper in the long run!
1661735
All I can say is that I do not use this for drilling, I only use it as a screw driver. I would contact DeWalt and ask them any questions you may have such as if it is possible to use it for that purpose.
941180
The drive shaft of this drill is hex based only. If u have a hex attachment for a socket set you could probably use the drill for low torque type work, but otherwise this drill is primarily a power screwdriver.
977637
It can drill any material a corded version of a medium duty could. Very strong drill for the standard type that it is. Good on wood, metals, plastics. I haven't found a drill yet that is great for stainless steel, that is more in the technique you use. I would not recommend this for mixing heavy thick materials such as large batches of grout, drywall mud, etc. You need a heavy duty type for mixing those items or you will burn most drills up. I also would not recommend for drilling concrete, it could probably do it but best to use a hammer drill. This is a great unit for what it is, just keep in mind they make hammer drills, high torque drills, impact drills, etc. for a reason...each has a purpose and application.
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No. It may have got a little warm but that would be the extent. 15 minutes of continuous chiseling might be a little too much for this tool. If you have that much to chisel I would recommend a commercial or industrial type of rotary/hammer drill. It may cost a little more but you will find that it will hold up better. This tool is perfect for light to medium work and not for continuous work.
2225294
The tool has standard 1/4" drive so you'd have to use some type of adapter to use a drill bit. It doesn't have a chuck mechanism.
2235833
You can, but it does not spin fast enough to do a good job. Soft wood maybe, but nothing else. I would nor recommend using is as a drill except when you are in a real bind.
1023634
Yes it can be used as a sander however I strongly recommend not to use it that way. A random orbit sander is designed and built to sand wood and other stuff without leaving circular marks.
1787332
Yes you could. But don't be in a hurry. It turns kinda slow because it is intended as a driver. Also you will need hex shank drill bits.
572447
I guess if you could find a drill bit with a skinny shaft you could. I've never seen a bit like that. May be they make them. i didn't buy it to drill with, I bought it to file my dogs nails.
2270898
I use this in an impact driver, it works very well there, but I don't think it would work very well or hold up very long in a hammer drill