For any professional who regularly drills materials such as concrete, steel or even just wood the Makita HR2455 is an absolute must have in your tool kit. Do-It Your-Self enthusiasts however should think twice before purchasing this piece of equipment.
You will find that the Makita HR2455 has two convenient settings – hammer and drill together and just hammer. Often changing modes alone can be a time consuming process however on this tool this is most definitely not the case. This hammer drill has a conveniently located switch which rotates allowing you to make your choice of mode quickly and easily. The hammer and drill when used in unison is brilliant for boring into hard concrete or masonry whilst the hammer only mode is just the job for use in demolition work – you can purchase special bits for this type of work. It does have a third drill only mode which although it can be used to drill wood or metal, on a monster of a tool like this will most likely be seldom used.
When you need to change bits the Makita HR2455 rotary hammer again makes life very simple. This tool has a slide lock mechanism which is fairly simple to use. Quite simply insert the bit – which is designed for this type of mechanism – and twist it to lock firmly in place. To release a bit simply pull the locking cuff down. Another massive advantage is that you can be assured that the bit will not become loose when put under huge amounts of pressure.
Here are some HR2455 Facts and Figures:
*Dimensions: 21″ x 14″ x 15″
*Weight: 6lbs
*Impact Energy:(20ft. Lbs)
*RPM: 0 – 1,100
*BPM: 0 – 4,500 (2.7 joules of impact energy)
*Powerful 7AMP motor
The Makita HR2455 rotary hammer weighs around 6lb with this weight distributed evenly throughout the tool which adds to the stability of the hammer when drilling heavy duty materials like concrete and masonry, making it the lightest but most powerful rotary hammer in its class. It also sports dual handles which increases the ease with which it can be controlled.
One feature of the Makita HR2455 rotary hammer which is most talked about is its over sized trigger. Obviously safety and protection are vital in any construction or demolition task and therefore the use of thick protective gloves is necessary. With the Makita HR2455 rotary hammer having a much larger trigger it can be successfully controlled and gripped even with the thickest of protective hand wear.
With its variable speeds the Makita HR2455 is the ideal drilling solution for installers, masons, electricians, plumbers as well as anchor setters and sign hangers.
As with all Makita products the the name itself says quality at a reasonable price. The Makita HR2455 rotary hammer drill is available from Amazon.Com where again you are guaranteed quality this time in service and you can be sure of secure payment.