OK, the rotary drill - hammer arrived yesterday.
I put it to work today.
I am very happy with it.
It did the job very nicely and quickly.
In about 20 minutes I drilled 13 or 14 ea 12mm holes around the anchor, then used the spade bit to open it up and deepen the hole until the anchor loosened up and fell over.
I think the greatest problem with it is that it is Chinese made, with very poor quality control in the manufacturing.
Many of the bad reviews and ratings were probably due to this.
But, there were still many good reviews from people that were impressed by it.
If you get a good one. It is worth having.
If you don't, return it or send it back for a replacement.
I also think another factor in the poor reviews and ratings is people that simply do not know how to properly use power equipment and blame it on the tool.
Gotta go to town tomorrow to get the epoxy concrete filler to put the new anchor in with.
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I make no apology for my attitude expressed here and in other threads.
But, I will explain it.
I have lived most of my life as a 135# hyperactive, slowly increasing my weght to 155# as I entered my 6o's. In the last 15 years my weight has climbed more quickly to about 170#. I still eat like an adolescent.
That has paid off for me in that I still get around better than most people 20 years younger than myself.
Taking risk has always been a part of my work and my play. For ove 45 years, I paddled class 4 and 5 whitewater like many people do pushups. For over 30 years I climbed [hiked?] mountains in the winter to ski 3-pins back down 2k' or more, again like doing pushups. Avalanche assessment was a very important part of that. I worked as a diver for about 15 years. I've fished in the Bering Sea for about 10 years. I am no stranger to taking risks.
I do not deal well with people trying to tell me to be careful and trying to tell me how to go about it. I have very little patients in dealing with them.
For me, it entails getting right up, close and personal with it. Then, deciding how it needs to be dealt with. I do not listen to what others have to say on the matter. Plus, they're rarely as proficient at dealing with the situations as I am. My attitude is for my use only. My attitude would probably be dangerous for most other people. But, it has always worked for me. Nothing is going to change me on this subject now.
No one gets out of this alive - Quality of life is more important than longevity - When skill fails you, luck is even better. words that I live by.
I seem to have my cake and be eating it too, and will until I choke on it.