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04-19-2008, 06:37 AM
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Which Large Hilti Hammer/Chipping Drill?
Which Hilti hammer/chissel drill should I get? A TE-56 or TE-76 I'm sure they are both beasts. The 56 has 1100 watts and the TE-76 has 1400 watts but is about $400 more.
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04-19-2008, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BeetsZ71
Which Hilti hammer/chissel drill should I get? A TE-56 or TE-76 I'm sure they are both beasts. The 56 has 1100 watts and the TE-76 has 1400 watts but is about $400 more.
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What are you using it for?
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04-19-2008, 07:34 PM
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04-19-2008, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerToiletSpi
What are you using it for?
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Drilling 1"-4" holes in concrete, foundation walls and the occasional breaking operation for plumbing pipes. May use it in the future for scraping ceramic floor tiles up or digging with in hard clay dirt.
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04-19-2008, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BeetsZ71
Drilling 1"-4" holes in concrete, foundation walls and the occasional breaking operation for plumbing pipes. May use it in the future for scraping ceramic floor tiles up or digging with in hard clay dirt.
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The TE76 will handle the large drycore bits better than the TE56, but it is also heavier, if the weight of the tool is not a problem I would go with the 76.
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04-20-2008, 12:24 AM
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Hilti is seriously overpriced for what you get. I have a Makita that runs circles around the Hilti's I have used. It cost half as much as well. I would suggest trying other brands before you buy.
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04-20-2008, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jiffy
Hilti is seriously overpriced for what you get. I have a Makita that runs circles around the Hilti's I have used. It cost half as much as well. I would suggest trying other brands before you buy.
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Good advice
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04-25-2008, 12:16 AM
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ha ha I love it 2nd gen... I have the small dewalt hammer in this test and think its funny how they consider the hilti to be kind of a toy compared to the others.
Go with something other than hilti (like dewalt, bosch or makita)... think of these hammers like a car. they need to be maintained no matter what brand you get
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04-25-2008, 06:11 AM
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While the article is a gppd review, Beetz is asking about combi-hammers (hence the question about drilling holes) not straight chippers. None of the tools in that article are combi's.
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04-25-2008, 06:47 AM
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te-76... Indestructible, runs all day long and doesn't even get warm 
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04-25-2008, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 1984svo
While the article is a gppd review, Beetz is asking about combi-hammers (hence the question about drilling holes) not straight chippers. None of the tools in that article are combi's.
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Very true on that.... I say if you got the money then go with Hilti
Otherwise IMO hilti is a waste of funds so I would go with another brand (Bosch is exquisite)
TE-76 did win the Combo Hammer article in TOT though (so it is very good)
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04-25-2008, 06:03 PM
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Bosch, Bosch or Bosch.
Also, DeWalt.
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04-25-2008, 06:58 PM
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If you use a rotary hammer everyday, get a Hilti. If you can go two weeks without using your rotary hammer while it is being repaired, buy a cheaper one.
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04-25-2008, 11:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KillerToiletSpi
If you use a rotary hammer everyday, get a Hilti. If you can go two weeks without using your rotary hammer while it is being repaired, buy a cheaper one.
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I used to believe that. My Makita will get me a pay check, more beer money in my wallet, and back home much quicker.
Too many people think tools don't evolve. Hiliti used to be the only way to go. Just like I used to like Bosch hammers too. Tools evolve and get better and other companies catch up to the competition.
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04-28-2008, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jiffy
I used to believe that. My Makita will get me a pay check, more beer money in my wallet, and back home much quicker.
Too many people think tools don't evolve. Hiliti used to be the only way to go. Just like I used to like Bosch hammers too. Tools evolve and get better and other companies catch up to the competition.
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agreed
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04-28-2008, 08:04 AM
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I have the dewalt 1"7/8 combo hammer. It works great for drilling holes up to 4" haven't done any larger. Have done alot of chipping and tile removal with it. I like it.
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04-28-2008, 05:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jiffy
I used to believe that. My Makita will get me a pay check, more beer money in my wallet, and back home much quicker.
Too many people think tools don't evolve. Hiliti used to be the only way to go. Just like I used to like Bosch hammers too. Tools evolve and get better and other companies catch up to the competition.
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Will the Makita rep bring a loaner tool to you to use while your's is being repaired? My Hilti rep will, and he will deliver the repaired tool to our shop.
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04-28-2008, 09:21 PM
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Unfortunately that is not true for all Hilti reps either. But, if you have a good tool distributor in general, they will have a similar procedure. Obviously if your Hilti rep is that dedicated to your business it can be irreplaceable. I would rather pay my tool distributor a little extra for a nice tool and not pay my Hilti rep an over priced amount for the same service.
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04-28-2008, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jiffy
Unfortunately that is not true for all Hilti reps either. But, if you have a good tool distributor in general, they will have a similar procedure. Obviously if your Hilti rep is that dedicated to your business it can be irreplaceable. I would rather pay my tool distributor a little extra for a nice tool and not pay my Hilti rep an over priced amount for the same service.
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You're not getting the same service. That is the point.
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04-28-2008, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerToiletSpi
You're not getting the same service. That is the point.
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actually you don't know that... I have heard of a few of people that get a loaner tool for their bosh or dewalt when they go in for service (only the more expensive tools though)
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