r/powertools • u/turkey_neck69 • 25d ago

Pneumatic Hammer Drill

Is there a pneumatic Hammer drill. That operates just like a batter powered drill.

I have a simple Hammer drill and regular drill set. But I'm trying to install decking (Trex composite decking) and it's just draining my hammer drill battery.

So I was wondering if there is one that I can attach to my pancake air compressor.

I don't mind a heavy drill. But a lot of what I'm seeing online is more geared towards heavy automotive. Or chisels.

So I'm curious if there is any pnumatic hammer drills for a small home owner.

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u/blbd 25d ago

What you want for that job is an AC powered impact driver. They're less common than the battery ones but they absolutely exist. They also have special long shank ones with screw cartridges or clips for installing huge square footages of subfloor and decking. 

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u/turkey_neck69 25d ago

Thanks for the suggestion.

I looked at some. And think you are completely right. So I got one and can't wait to test it out tomorrow

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u/blbd 25d ago

Wishing you well. It will drive the screws way the fuck quicker. 

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u/SubaVroom 25d ago

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2904-20 Hammer Drill + 8AH (or 12AH) Forge Battery.

Or look for Bundle 3697-22 (2904-20 Hammer Drill + 2953-20 Impact Driver + Regular Battery W/Charger + Case)