DEWALT 5/8" 20V MAX SDS Plus Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill (Tool Only, DCH172B) $121.99 + Free Shipping

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Just as an FYI, this is the Atomic version.
Nothing necessarily wrong with that, but the 2 modes it has are drill&hammer and drill. There is no hammer only function.

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Quote from pyrokid73

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Just as an FYI, this is the Atomic version.
Nothing necessarily wrong with that, but the 2 modes it has are drill&hammer and drill. There is no hammer only function.

Came here to post this, the lack of hammer/chip only is a deal breaker for me on this guy.

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Quote from pyrokid73

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Just as an FYI, this is the Atomic version.
Nothing necessarily wrong with that, but the 2 modes it has are drill&hammer and drill. There is no hammer only function.

Damn, I'm usually a fan of the Atomic versions but that's not a good feature to lack. Thanks for pointing it out.

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Quote from pyrokid73

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Just as an FYI, this is the Atomic version.
Nothing necessarily wrong with that, but the 2 modes it has are drill&hammer and drill. There is no hammer only function.

Wow, that's a major feature that is missing! That feature is so good for using these as a mini jack hammer for things like tile removal.

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If you're ok with a hack deal and spending a little more the big boy DCH273B is on sale for 172 at the homeless depot FWIW:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17868432-dewalt-20v-max-xr-cordless-brushless-1-in-sds-plus-l-shape-rotary-hammer-tool-only-172-59?attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3AFalse&src=SiteSearchV2Algo1

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Came here to post this, the lack of hammer/chip only is a deal breaker for me on this guy.

same for me... went with Ryobi for all 3 modes.

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Anybody know if this is a legit "hammer" drill? (with actual spinning hammers and anvil, not just the slip clutch bump thing on the dcb drills)

Not sure if i explained it well, but anyone thats used a per ussion style verse the homeowner slip cam style will
know what im talking about…

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Hmmm…I have been meaning to bolt down the safe

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Quote from FancyScene4255

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Anybody know if this is a legit "hammer" drill? (with actual spinning hammers and anvil, not just the slip clutch bump thing on the dcb drills)

Not sure if i explained it well, but anyone thats used a per ussion style verse the homeowner slip cam style will
know what im talking about…

This is a legit rotary hammer. Takes sds plus bits and everything. But beware its more like a glorified hammer drill. I have it and love it but i use it professionally for installing lots of tapcons, and like 1/4" and 3/8" anchors and such. Now that being said in no way ever does this replace the need for a real rotary hammer of at least 1" capacity class. It DOES NOT have a chip only mode. So drilling like a 3/8" hole in solid concrete it works with a normal 6" length bit it works fine but say you need to use an 18" bit thats 3/8" it will do it but struggles. Obviously hardness of concrete varies so much and also if your jus drilling regular block its fine. If you have no other rotary hammer i would say no to this. I consider it more niche even if dewalt wont say that. Nice to have but not necessary.

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All I get from the two links are Dogs of Amazon.

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Quote from big mike

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If you're ok with a hack deal and spending a little more the big boy DCH273B is on sale for 172 at the homeless depot FWIW:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17868432-dewalt-20v-max-xr-cordless-brushless-1-in-sds-plus-l-shape-rotary-...

Wow, a mention of HD hack with only positive feedback, how did you do it?? lol

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All I get from the two links are Dogs of Amazon.

Not sure who the original seller was, but I found this listing [amazon.com] sold & shipped by toolup, slighlty lower price in new condition.

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Wow, a mention of HD hack with only positive feedback, how did you do it?? lol

I have no idea, the home depot police usually are the first ones to come in with the thumbs down

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