I'm trying to decide between a 1-inch SDS drill and a 5/8-inch Fuel SDS. I mainly need it for drilling holes for tapcons and concrete anchors. I really like the compact and lightweight design of the 5/8 model since my truck has limited storage. However, I'm a bit concerned that I might not get enough power with the smaller drill. Any advice?
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There's definitely a range of drills out there. The key is to choose the one suited for your tasks. Some more powerful rotary hammers can actually complicate drilling smaller holes since they can make them larger than intended. If you're sticking to 5/16" holes, the 5/8" model will serve you well and keep things manageable.
Think about how often you'll use the drill and the size of the holes you typically need. If you're drilling around 30-40 holes every couple of weeks with the largest ones being 5/16", then the 5/8" drill should work just fine for your needs without sacrificing too much power.
That makes sense. I've been leaning towards the smaller option because of storage.
I'd recommend the M12 model. I've used the original for drilling 1 3/8" holes, and it's been great over the years. The second generation is even better for chipping as well. If you're mostly working overhead and dealing with 5/16" or smaller, the first gen M12 5/8 Fuel will save you a lot of strain on your shoulders.
I appreciate that insight! It seems like I might be overthinking it.