Thread: Rotory hammer drill

We got one in Perth while over there recently and used it extensively on a site in the city to drill approx 100mm into concrete columns to tie in the brickwork.It barely heated up doing this and I was most impressed,so of course when I got back I got one for myself even we already have one of supposedly miles better quality.I"ll use them side by side sometimes on site for curiosity reasons.

The tiler wanted an extra $900 to remove the old tiles and shower recess. I found an excuse to buy a new tool, Bunnings were first offering them @$67.
I could not complain about the Ozito doing the job for me. Sure, it became hot a few times but my only glitch was in putting the chisel in. It did not always want to immediately fit.
BTW, I may have saved the money, may have gained a new tool, but I remember it to be damned noisy 9even with ear muffs) and even managed to slash the shin with a tile on its way to the floor. I think the tiler had underquoted. I put a higher value than $830 nett for what I did.

Yep it's a ripper all right

I was put onto mine by the guy who restumped our house. He had his $800 Makita flogged from the back of his truck and picked up the Ozito on a whim at Bunnings. His attitude was that it would be cheaper than hiring until he got a "propper" rotary hammer.

I've used mine over the last few weekends to drill over 50 holes for dynabolts and used it to chisel out some concrete to dig a hole for a stirrup and have no complaints.

I generally try to avoid cheap tools like the plauge but have been pretty impressed with this one.

Cheers,
Krunchy

I have a Dynalink, better than the others as it has a different sticker
Mines had a flogging, pity about the bits that come with it that create a challenge (whats this rubber thing for? Aaahhh, goes over the bit to catch the dust, whats the grease for, to put in that big plug 'ole on the top).

Originally Posted by Iain

whats the grease for, to put in that big plug 'ole on the top).

:confused: What big plug hole?

Al :confused:

On mine, and many other clones bearing an assortment of names, there is a plastic 'cap' about 3/4" in diameter on the top of the body of the drill at the rear, it is a half twist and remove and reveals a reservoir of grease for the unit.

Originally Posted by Iain

On mine, and many other clones bearing an assortment of names, there is a plastic 'cap' about 3/4" in diameter on the top of the body of the drill at the rear, it is a half twist and remove and reveals a reservoir of grease for the unit.

Hmm..

Ill have a look for said hole tomorrow.

Al

Despite my previous experience I am wondering if maybe they do make *one* usable tool. Maybe I'll try again, maybe.

Originally Posted by Groggy

Despite my previous experience I am wondering if maybe they do make *one* usable tool. Maybe I'll try again, maybe.

Yes I got done over by a "Girl" once, but I percevired and got a good en out of the bunch.

Al

Originally Posted by ozwinner

Yes I got done over by a "Girl" once, but I percevired and got a good en out of the bunch.

Al

I see the point you're trying to make Al, but can I ask how much you paid and how long the warranty was? Was customer satisfaction guaranteed?

What I've discovered about the cheap Asian tools is that, while they may perform pretty well and surprise us with their longevity, every time we use them we're expecting them to chuck the towel in. They may be good value for money, but sometimes you have to pay that extra for peace of mind. For example, I had a little Kia truck that performed flawlessly for 180,000 kms, and I fairly recently bought an Isuzu. The whole time I drove the Kia I was waiting for a problem. I just don't feel that in the Isuzu. It feels like it's bullet proof. It cost 35% more, but I feel like it was worth it.

I enjoy using the GMC rotary hammer I bought, but only because I have a Makita waiting in the wings to take over when it dies. This "sense of security" or reliability (however delusional) has to be worth the extra bit of money. Let me put it this way, when my Ozito drill died it hit the bin in .25 of a second, when one of my good tools dies, I begin a long forensic investigation and recovery. I even have some of them rewound.

Originally Posted by Groggy

I see the point you're trying to make Al, but can I ask how much you paid and how long the warranty was? Was customer satisfaction guaranteed?

I paid dearly and am still paying, no warranty we are making it up as we go, 30 years and still going.

The customer is very satified, and thanks for asking.

Al

Originally Posted by Rossluck

I even have some of them rewound.

But only because you paid more for them, if you only paid $67 you wouldnt give them a second thought.

Al

Thanks guys, I will put the Ozito on my list. BTW stop stop raving about this, they will put the price up!