Makita HR2475 1" Rotary Hammer, accepts SDS-PLUS bits (D-handle)

Super powerful for a smaller sized rotary hammer! Drills holes in concrete with a half inch SDS plus 6 inches in length in a little under 45 seconds. No bogging down of the motor. I've had this thing literally covered in mud while working on plumbing lines in the basement and outside while rain showers hailed from above and this drill has withstood the elements and continues to shine. The pole grip is able to turn and lock into about 8bpositions around the head of the drill making it easy to use and it does not fatigue your arms and hands easily with its lightweight. Very durable and highly recommended to diyer's and contractors alike!

This was a big improvement over my similar sized hammer drill. If you don't know, a rotary hammer is similar, but the hammer mechanism is different (and better, in my opinion) than a hammer drill. My first two uses were in concrete block and poured concreted and it drilled so easy (again, compared to the hammer drill) that I thought maybe the concrete and the block were inferior. I was also very happy with the SDS chuck (SDS-plus on this model). Although I had to buy new SDS-plus masonry bits, it was much better than using a Jacobs style chuck.The Jacobs chuck is not so bad on a stationary drill-press but I always found it a bit awkward to operate on a portable device and they are a safety concern on any device. Keeping the key handy (usually attached to the cord) is a pain, and no matter how much I tightened the chuck, the bits always seemed to slide all the way into the chuck and/or slip. The SDS chuck is simpler, faster, more convenient and safer.Another thing I was pleasantly surprised with as a whole was how much quieter a rotary hammer is. Best advice is to always wear hearing protection, but I'm just being practical in saying that it does not scream like a hammer drill can.Now all this applies to any rotary hammer over a hammer drill, but I regard Makita brand as a very good brand with very high quality and I chose this over cheaper and larger off-brand SDS-Max drills. It was nice to see this product supplied with a hard-sided case and although it is probably a thinner plastic than in years-gone-by, I like being able to keep the bits and accessories together and also to not deal with a zipper bag.My only dislike is that the adjustable handle can be hard to adjust. It is no problem if you never move it, but anyone who stores the drill has to move between the storage and operating positions. It is just a little difficult to slide it far enough forward to be able to rotate it about the splines that keep it from rotating when locked into position. My old Bosch hammer drill did not have any splines and never rotated undesirably.Finally, as I was shopping a lot by price, I found out after the fact that the feature that it does not have and costs about $50 on Makita's (and Bosch's) current models in stores is vibration control. I don't know if vibration control is any good on Makita or other brands, but it would be more important if I used this drill daily or for long periods of time, which I do not.

I bought this to install wedge anchors in a concrete slab aged about 4 months, It has sperformed superbly. However it is definety not a heavy duty comercial grade rotary hammer meant to be used nonstop all day. i would call it a very good light duty designed to be used intermittently and with care. It works very well, I went through 10 inches of concrete with a half inch Bosch bit in less than a minute for each hole, 30 holes. It did start to get warm after a few holes so I would rest it after a few holes and then start over.After 30 holes I noticed no diminished performance of the bit. It is imperative to clear the hole with an up and down motion as you drill.Don't push too hard, let a good bit do the work. This will prevent the motor from bogging down which will overheat the drill very quickly and that is the best way to kill a drill like this. It's okay to get a little warm but not hot. Although this cost a bit more than some of the cheaper one's on Amazon I feel this was a good value for a drill associated with Makita quality. I was really suprised this drill worked so well. All this being said I should point out that I was lucky enough not to hit and rebar, I bougth a couple extra bits in case I did.

I’ve used my dewalt handheld drill/hammer drill combo for years on block with relative ease. Since moving to a wooden home w poured concrete foundation, I found that drill to be much less useful. A friend has one these Makitas and I saw how quickly it worked on his floor, so I ordered one to do my basement shelving project.Man, this thing was so smooth going in, it was kind of n unexpected pleasure to work with. 24 holes in very short order… like, 10 seconds drilling time per hole!This project would have taken me 4-5 times longer without this drill. This drill, my tapcons and my impact driver… I can make quick work of any anchoring project.

When I was looking for a Rotary hammer I did not want to spend a fortune due to knowing that I would not be using this tool much after completing my build. So far I am halfway through drilling all of my holes in my concrete slab and the drill has been working fantastic. I bought a couple good drill bits (Bosch carbide tipped bits) in the off chance I broke one or wore one out quickly, but over a dozen holes in and it is still drilling like new. My only complaint is that the guide/ depth pin does not stop you from drilling deeper, I assumed I would hit the depth stop and it would hold me back from going deeper but that is not the case.

Let me start by saying I love this drill and would not hesitate to buy it again. That being said I bought this instead of the Bosch equivalent because I thought it was made in Japan. It is not, it's made in China. I don't think that's a huge problem I just wish it was information that was out in the open. Also, the depth gauge or stop or whatever it is quit working almost immediately. The clamp that holds it in place bites in too hard and even with the handle backed all the way off the stop won't budge unless struck with something. The picture is of this depth stop out of the drill and showing the burrs that have been pulled up by the clamp.