using SDS drill for wood drilling

xyz123

hi

was trying to drill couple of holes in softwood using my 12V black and decker. But the drill couldnt drill. so i bought my SDS plus drill out but the drill bits that i have were big for what i needed.

Can i use SDS for wood drilling with hammer action off?
can i use normal drill bits with SDS drill or should i buy small size sds plus bits?

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Rockingit

You'll probably struggle to find wood bits with an SDS shank on them, but if you can then yes, just turn hammer off. Is the 12v broken or just not very good?

Jonesya

You can get SDS to regular chuck converters, I've not got one so can't vouch for the quality/performance:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power%20Tool%20Accessories/Speciality%20Drills%20&%20Chucks/Keyed%20Chuck%20with%20SDS%20Adaptor%20&%20Key/d80/sd1400/p56617

xyz123

Rockingit wrote: »

Is the 12v broken or just not very good?

its not broken for sure. its just not good. being a newbie DIYer i bought it (black and decker with spare battery) 9 months ago when we bought our first house, was on offer so was tempted by it, but it was £35 wasted. then bought as SDS drill when needed for some outside masonary drilling and worked a treat.

southcoastrgi

Jonesya wrote: »

You can get SDS to regular chuck converters, I've not got one so can't vouch for the quality/performance:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power%20Tool%20Accessories/Speciality%20Drills%20&%20Chucks/Keyed%20Chuck%20with%20SDS%20Adaptor%20&%20Key/d80/sd1400/p56617

the OP would be better getting this & you also need one of these

adonis

I actually have a normal chuck bundled in with my cheap SDS drill, I don't use it as SDS drills are so heavy it is too much like hard work.
But I suppose it may be needed one day.
Perhaps instead of buying a chuck get a cheap corded drill like this one.

27col

You can buy a chuck with an SDS shaft quite cheaply, which will take an ordinary wood or metal drill. That is how I do it when necessary.

xyz123

thanks just want to ask one more question. silly me but i didnt charge the two batteries right before drilling. it was charged about 4 weeks ago or so. the drill still worked but could a slightly depleted battery affect performance or is it like a phone where until battery dies, the drill works normally?

adonis

You will find that it will work when you press the trigger but will not drill into any thing.
If you haven't used it much it is a good idea to charge the batteries right up and then run them down again, do this a few times as this will make them last longer.

I always have to charge mine before using it that's because the batteries are about 5 years old.