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11-19-2009, 01:36 PM
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Ground Rod Attachment
I'm looking for any sources to find a rod driving attachment for a hammerdrill. Thanks.
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11-19-2009, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by wvwirenut
I'm looking for any sources to find a rod driving attachment for a hammerdrill. Thanks.
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Hiliti and bosch both make a rod driving attachment for there tool. I just stick the rod right into the hammer drill.
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11-19-2009, 02:06 PM
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11-19-2009, 02:47 PM
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Make sure you get the correct shank type (Spline, Hex, SDS Max)
Here is one:
http://www.toolup.com/DEWALT/DW5847.html
Just do a search for "Ground Rod Bit" in Google, you'll find a bunch. Ebay is a good source also I got one for $30 on Ebay myself.
Also it isn't a good idea to try and drive the rod without a bit, the end can bell out and get stuck inside damaging your equipment, especially with SDS max shanks.
EDIT: You should also consider getting a digging "Spade" bit for your hammer drill, you'll never go back to a pick again.
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en...ed=0CBkQrQQwAA
Last edited by Grimlock; 11-19-2009 at 02:50 PM.
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11-19-2009, 03:21 PM
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Thanks!! I can see one of them in my drill case very soon.
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11-25-2009, 10:58 PM
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You have got to be kidding...
If the rod fits the drill, why would you need an adapter? It's ridiculous to use an adapter to fit a ground rod the same size as an adapter. And if for some reason it doesn't fit your drill, your drill just isn't big enough to be driving ground rods.
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11-26-2009, 02:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Missouri Bound
If the rod fits the drill, why would you need an adapter? It's ridiculous to use an adapter to fit a ground rod the same size as an adapter. And if for some reason it doesn't fit your drill, your drill just isn't big enough to be driving ground rods.
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I've heard that it can damage the seals inside the drill.
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11-26-2009, 04:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Missouri Bound
If the rod fits the drill, why would you need an adapter? It's ridiculous to use an adapter to fit a ground rod the same size as an adapter. And if for some reason it doesn't fit your drill, your drill just isn't big enough to be driving ground rods.
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If you want to mess up the innards of your $700 hammerdrill, go ahead. I thought this same thing a few years ago, till I was driving a 1/2" rod through bad dirt, the head of the rod mushroomed and managed to get stuck in the drill 'chuck' I paid hell getting the drill off the rod. I only had to do that once to make myself go buy a rod driver. 
~Matt
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11-26-2009, 09:06 AM
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I'm gonna give this a shot soon, that's the only hammerdrill I have.
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11-26-2009, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by George Stolz
I'm gonna give this a shot soon, that's the only hammerdrill I have. |
That looks a little light-duty for driving a ground rod, although soil conditions might allow it.
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11-26-2009, 10:47 AM
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I've got a ground rod driver, 1" chisel, and 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" masonry bit for a Milwaukee hammer drill I would let go for cheap if anyone needs them. My Milwaukee decided to retire a few months ago and replaced it with a Bosch rotary hammer.
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