Hey man, I just wanna get something I can use for home DIY and keep for essentially forever. So far I've always been able to install everything by hand in all 30 years of my life, but now I'm in a situation where I wanna install a smart doorbell camera where I need to drill 2 holes into concrete. I was going to buy a hammer drill, but I won't be building anything as I never had more need that I couldn't do without a hand tool. Would this suffice for me? I want to invest into something good and not have a cheapo. I've used Hilti so I know they feel best in hand, would you say this little tool would be perfect for me? I appreciate your advice in advance. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and for the question. I will try my best to answer it. Honestly this Hilti drill/driver is great, so much to like on it. But the lack of a hammer mode in your situation would definitely be a disadvantage. Now if you are really positive that you will only be needing the hammer function once, then perhaps it makes since to buy the drill that you want and possible rent a hammer drill for a few hours on this project. I can certainly see the reasoning behind that. My only other hesitation is that Hilti's 12V platform isn't large. If this is your first power tool, then you may want to consider the platform carefully because the likely hood that later you may find a tool that you would like to add to the platform is high. Perhaps a different brands 12V platform would be a better bet, or even Hilti's new Nuron battery platform would be great. If you want a compact but powerful tool, Hilti has the SF 4H-22, which is a hammer drill and in a preconfigured kit is 100 dollars cheaper than the SFE 2-A12. Plus it is on Hilti's Nuron platform. If you aren't sold on Hilti 100% then there are other brands who offer great tools with the ability to expand in the future. If you want a small compact 18V tool that would get this project done and would allow you to expand in the future then you could look at the Makita XPH15RB. That is a sub-compact 18V tool with a hammer function that is similar size to most 12V tools but runs on the Makita 18V platform. The kit with two 2.0 AH batteries would be closer to 220. Let me know if this helps, if you have more question or if you would like me to follow up with more.👍
@@garnerreviews Thanks so much for giving me this insight. I am pretty certain I won't be needing the hammer drill function outside of this 1 time event. I've always managed to get everything done completely by hand with a little elbow grease. I'm a little old school, like an elder who never learned/needed to use a computer, I always stuck by hand tools. I never wanted to invest the money or time to find the best driver tool for the simple reason that I am one who requires the best of the best. Yet, I've come to a point where it is not really feasible for me to do the next house project by hand. I want install the doorbell camera called "EUFY" but I need like 2 1/8" holes drilled in brick. One hole already exists and holds together a standard doorbell, I just need to make another. I might even be able to get away with hanging on one screw, but that wouldn't be too secure or ideal. I've decided I need a good power tool, and asked myself what kind of man doesn't own one. Nevertheless, I have done a lot of research for the search for the best power tool that will suit my rare and infrequent common home tasks. I was initially set on the HILTI brand from the start as I have experience in using HILTI tools and drivers as I've used a HILTI over all other tools a good decade ago in 2012 when I did some odd construction jobs for 6 months. Even with the HILTI bias, I always do my research anyways because I need positive confirmation I'm making the correct buying decision. I want top tier products and the one thing I remember HILTI did better than any other tool for me was the comfort in hand. Easing sounds on ears from the motor and good looks are added benefits but comfort is #1. I also have heard it runs real cool, but a valid concern is they're made in china and not in Germany or Japan or USA. As I did my research, I was considering if SNAP-ON tools were any good but then heard they're shit drivers. I then looked into HILTI, but the only tool I could find that I have knowledge of is around $500+. Then seemed to me HILTIS have little access to purchasing, the chuck is wobbly on older models, and saw HILTIS aren't always performing #1 in speed tests. The last isn't a concern, I need a reliable tool not a fast one. Further, I found out that Milwaukee's 4th gen 18V is the best for bang, I can get one for $250 but I'm not price sensitive. I thought about METABO 18V 3 speed hearing good things and that it's German but other places have said they're not that good. Then I discovered FEIN tools but with little info around and finding some say it's absolute garbage, I naturally discarded that from the pool. I checked on FLEX and wasn't feeling them and casually checked other brands as well. I haven't looked into MAKITAs at all, I always think they are RYOBIS but after checking what you sent over they seem solid and aren't cheaply priced. Finally I learned that a hammer drill may not be needed for people who want regular home use from a drill driver. I further found that 18V is way too powerful and heavy of a drill and that a 12V would suffice the majority of tasks. I found your video here and expanded why search on this bad boy, and it seems real promising. I like a small form factor, the brand hilti, chuck is 1/2 inch and all metal, I expect the comfort to be there still even though the plastic is grooved now (mhm) and I do like the ideas of those attachments. But I'm not an expert in this field, is the price high because of all those extra attachments or are attachments cheap in nature but the drill is really premium. I just don't know much about this market, I just want a drilling screwdriver and I'm sure I can figure it all out from there. I won't be buying more tools, grinders, plugged hammer drills, saws, etc but if I can attach thos pieces to a drill tool with a 1/2 opening then I can experiment. Thats why I need someone thing good from the start. I'm going to drop a few links below. Tell me your thoughts on these items. The first HILTI is the one I've used a decade ago and enjoyed it so it's all I know for good power tools. Thanks for your help btw man! www.ebay.com/itm/265787164386?epid=215583312&hash=item3de22646e2%3Ag%3APuMAAOSwCU1YrfKA&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoEbuIOjrpB7iA2QfkRO4lhTOJA0Bc33kzkLB7Wq%2BXQoDs4PJLAuSUCwZZMxLLRzeR5iAg13UJ%2B78%2F3WRsPamy%2BOF3iYCPYTXr5UIUDTAkgjPxIHp7KkoNJ4ydBBofQHUc4T%2F%2BtfIBd%2FGrq46I8K8nmQ0AaG%2FH5vzMpxXuFOcWkPIXMayDcpIunNpC3K24xk0HevBbtRJ3fYb3cGe%2Btf1b3A%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-Slvp6-YQ&LH_ItemCondition=3 www.ebay.com/itm/334395613023?hash=item4ddb881f5f:g:tz4AAOSw9HtiTzPI:sc:ShippingMethodStandard!11228!US!-1&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4NgfrEq3CZSLrdkUSruXSpKO54Z%2BVoyd5eDdxAmx8wB4NlsPhRkYfbTSXdXOjEiwCY90KglOCK8TpD6kq50q7nJdehhc23MZeI9d7eAJzGkDt6jvJoAkqD%2F%2Fz%2FpdBmXj3x5EuneNzI%2Bc20O5B6zoE271vUZ3XA%2FruDhuMU8RITo4u1hY%2BcFWwzJbV7rK%2FV%2BW9%2B9GWKp9W1vLsa1oPJY0XaAoUP7eQmz8b3dRS13Nx1ULRKnNlcp7TBiJYGFnTj9dhGOLW%2F%2BDNgqK7e6A%2F8Iqap8uP3n2xSPQ1hXzGoAKFBik%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4rptMW-YQ www.ebay.com/itm/314303476604?hash=item492df2737c%3Ag%3A7LEAAOSws1thZbqk&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoPOEZRGOJV0KPbIUYUpll%2B%2BKzRr4qJ0GOA4m46xapc5nO0cN90H2qiptUqwO9ycAkurQDvjjxEKs0fSy0t0W8vqP%2BYyoyWr3Hea5EyTyCi%2B0lYjBQx6GYiSvxWM1X5Kf6R%2F%2BwsN2oT%2F5RUnPuNV4JdwXt506DRY0kEgHR1dahFPxEsLfPEy0oYAfFt3ikHDMwO%2FIeYbc7ZjFQRrBYUApl%2Fw%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5z4mMq-YQ&LH_ItemCondition=3 www.ebay.com/itm/371960810616?epid=910486665&hash=item569a978c78:g:s28AAOSw7fhbiAGF&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoPAoN%2BdQoETyM%2FVVJPlLihm7tdVwnLUeCx8d5di7vwdvqfUqPys6svlPteHDIr3Kw5WxIwUnh5GoClJg41xnGyE8xim586jSsLvFTBYpv3X0%2FFIofpy7gBbPjv%2FjcjimCaJykagw1D%2BtLZ5UI7BLRpR%2Ba%2F5P7B0hs5FgE5v5TN5Cxnk%2FIj%2FQJinkJiH6iFV711sqrm2s%2BT0NUKWJDMr99pQ%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9Dh-Ni-YQ
@@garnerreviews I think I decided I definitely want the HILTI you have here. I was surprised to see another comment that you no longer have this tool, but I think for my minimal uses, like to the brand and research I've done, this will be a ideal tool for me. But do let me know if you disagree.
No I don’t disagree. The Hilti is an incredible tool. My only concern for you is the fact that it doesn’t have a hammer function to help you with that door bell install on brick. But if you are comfortable without it then by all means go for it. And let me know what you think of it when you get it. 👍🏻 Last option that I will throw at you is this. www.acmetools.com/bosch-18v-ec-flexiclick-5-in-1-drill-dri-gsr18v-535fcb15/000346639568.html Along with this: www.acmetools.com/bosch-sds-plus-rotary-hammer-attachment-gfa18v-h/000346639575.html The Bosch Flexi Click is incredible as well and there is a free 4.0 AH promotion with it right now. 👍🏻 Hope all of this helps.
To me Bosch is not the best bang for your back because I.ve had 2 of those and they both had problems after a shot usage while with the same thing. The mechanism that does the interchanging of various heads kept getting lose and there was nothing I could do to get it fixed !!!
How much the drill
$299 for a bare tool with the attachments. $419 for tool with charger and batteries. That is the pricing on Hilti’s website. 👍🏻
can you see if a centrotec head fits this? I heard it works on the metabo.
Unfortunately I don’t have the Hilti in my possession any longer, otherwise I would be more than happy to check this out for you. Sorry.
really want this driver 😫
DO IT! 😁 It is a really nice drill/driver, you won't be disappointed.
@@garnerreviews birthday coming up so trying to have my wife fold to it :) $330 is alot of money
@@UncleIvan1 It is. But if you have a solid use case for it, I definitely think it is worth saving up for. 👍🏻
Hey man, I just wanna get something I can use for home DIY and keep for essentially forever. So far I've always been able to install everything by hand in all 30 years of my life, but now I'm in a situation where I wanna install a smart doorbell camera where I need to drill 2 holes into concrete. I was going to buy a hammer drill, but I won't be building anything as I never had more need that I couldn't do without a hand tool. Would this suffice for me? I want to invest into something good and not have a cheapo. I've used Hilti so I know they feel best in hand, would you say this little tool would be perfect for me? I appreciate your advice in advance. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and for the question. I will try my best to answer it. Honestly this Hilti drill/driver is great, so much to like on it. But the lack of a hammer mode in your situation would definitely be a disadvantage. Now if you are really positive that you will only be needing the hammer function once, then perhaps it makes since to buy the drill that you want and possible rent a hammer drill for a few hours on this project. I can certainly see the reasoning behind that.
My only other hesitation is that Hilti's 12V platform isn't large. If this is your first power tool, then you may want to consider the platform carefully because the likely hood that later you may find a tool that you would like to add to the platform is high. Perhaps a different brands 12V platform would be a better bet, or even Hilti's new Nuron battery platform would be great. If you want a compact but powerful tool, Hilti has the SF 4H-22, which is a hammer drill and in a preconfigured kit is 100 dollars cheaper than the SFE 2-A12. Plus it is on Hilti's Nuron platform.
If you aren't sold on Hilti 100% then there are other brands who offer great tools with the ability to expand in the future. If you want a small compact 18V tool that would get this project done and would allow you to expand in the future then you could look at the Makita XPH15RB. That is a sub-compact 18V tool with a hammer function that is similar size to most 12V tools but runs on the Makita 18V platform. The kit with two 2.0 AH batteries would be closer to 220.
Let me know if this helps, if you have more question or if you would like me to follow up with more.👍
@@garnerreviews Thanks so much for giving me this insight. I am pretty certain I won't be needing the hammer drill function outside of this 1 time event. I've always managed to get everything done completely by hand with a little elbow grease. I'm a little old school, like an elder who never learned/needed to use a computer, I always stuck by hand tools.
I never wanted to invest the money or time to find the best driver tool for the simple reason that I am one who requires the best of the best. Yet, I've come to a point where it is not really feasible for me to do the next house project by hand. I want install the doorbell camera called "EUFY" but I need like 2 1/8" holes drilled in brick. One hole already exists and holds together a standard doorbell, I just need to make another. I might even be able to get away with hanging on one screw, but that wouldn't be too secure or ideal.
I've decided I need a good power tool, and asked myself what kind of man doesn't own one. Nevertheless, I have done a lot of research for the search for the best power tool that will suit my rare and infrequent common home tasks. I was initially set on the HILTI brand from the start as I have experience in using HILTI tools and drivers as I've used a HILTI over all other tools a good decade ago in 2012 when I did some odd construction jobs for 6 months. Even with the HILTI bias, I always do my research anyways because I need positive confirmation I'm making the correct buying decision. I want top tier products and the one thing I remember HILTI did better than any other tool for me was the comfort in hand. Easing sounds on ears from the motor and good looks are added benefits but comfort is #1. I also have heard it runs real cool, but a valid concern is they're made in china and not in Germany or Japan or USA.
As I did my research, I was considering if SNAP-ON tools were any good but then heard they're shit drivers. I then looked into HILTI, but the only tool I could find that I have knowledge of is around $500+. Then seemed to me HILTIS have little access to purchasing, the chuck is wobbly on older models, and saw HILTIS aren't always performing #1 in speed tests. The last isn't a concern, I need a reliable tool not a fast one.
Further, I found out that Milwaukee's 4th gen 18V is the best for bang, I can get one for $250 but I'm not price sensitive. I thought about METABO 18V 3 speed hearing good things and that it's German but other places have said they're not that good. Then I discovered FEIN tools but with little info around and finding some say it's absolute garbage, I naturally discarded that from the pool. I checked on FLEX and wasn't feeling them and casually checked other brands as well. I haven't looked into MAKITAs at all, I always think they are RYOBIS but after checking what you sent over they seem solid and aren't cheaply priced.
Finally I learned that a hammer drill may not be needed for people who want regular home use from a drill driver. I further found that 18V is way too powerful and heavy of a drill and that a 12V would suffice the majority of tasks.
I found your video here and expanded why search on this bad boy, and it seems real promising. I like a small form factor, the brand hilti, chuck is 1/2 inch and all metal, I expect the comfort to be there still even though the plastic is grooved now (mhm) and I do like the ideas of those attachments. But I'm not an expert in this field, is the price high because of all those extra attachments or are attachments cheap in nature but the drill is really premium. I just don't know much about this market, I just want a drilling screwdriver and I'm sure I can figure it all out from there. I won't be buying more tools, grinders, plugged hammer drills, saws, etc but if I can attach thos pieces to a drill tool with a 1/2 opening then I can experiment. Thats why I need someone thing good from the start.
I'm going to drop a few links below. Tell me your thoughts on these items. The first HILTI is the one I've used a decade ago and enjoyed it so it's all I know for good power tools. Thanks for your help btw man!
www.ebay.com/itm/265787164386?epid=215583312&hash=item3de22646e2%3Ag%3APuMAAOSwCU1YrfKA&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoEbuIOjrpB7iA2QfkRO4lhTOJA0Bc33kzkLB7Wq%2BXQoDs4PJLAuSUCwZZMxLLRzeR5iAg13UJ%2B78%2F3WRsPamy%2BOF3iYCPYTXr5UIUDTAkgjPxIHp7KkoNJ4ydBBofQHUc4T%2F%2BtfIBd%2FGrq46I8K8nmQ0AaG%2FH5vzMpxXuFOcWkPIXMayDcpIunNpC3K24xk0HevBbtRJ3fYb3cGe%2Btf1b3A%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-Slvp6-YQ&LH_ItemCondition=3
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@@IISourAyyII Let me do so looking at the links you provided and I will get back to you soon! 👍🏻
@@garnerreviews I think I decided I definitely want the HILTI you have here. I was surprised to see another comment that you no longer have this tool, but I think for my minimal uses, like to the brand and research I've done, this will be a ideal tool for me. But do let me know if you disagree.
No I don’t disagree. The Hilti is an incredible tool. My only concern for you is the fact that it doesn’t have a hammer function to help you with that door bell install on brick. But if you are comfortable without it then by all means go for it. And let me know what you think of it when you get it. 👍🏻 Last option that I will throw at you is this.
www.acmetools.com/bosch-18v-ec-flexiclick-5-in-1-drill-dri-gsr18v-535fcb15/000346639568.html
Along with this:
www.acmetools.com/bosch-sds-plus-rotary-hammer-attachment-gfa18v-h/000346639575.html
The Bosch Flexi Click is incredible as well and there is a free 4.0 AH promotion with it right now. 👍🏻 Hope all of this helps.
😮 me too
Hilti fan? 👍🏻
To me Bosch is not the best bang for your back because I.ve had 2 of those and they both had problems after a shot usage while with the same thing. The mechanism that does the interchanging of various heads kept getting lose and there was nothing I could do to get it fixed !!!
I am sorry to hear that. Did you contact Bosch to see if they would fix it?
WHAT IS MAX TORQUE IN NM ????
I think it is around 34 NM. Hope that helps. 👍🏻