Name this power tool please?

JohnB47

Hi.

Over the years I've replaced surface mounted power sockets, in my home, with flush mounted ones by cutting recesses using a hammer and chisel. I still have a few to do and saw a chap, who fitted a new TV aerial and socket for us, using a power tool that quickly cut through the plaster and brick. Can anyone give me the name of that tool? It's not a wall chaser - that's for cutting a long track, which I don't plan to do.

Thanks.

ManAtHome

One of these? http://www.screwfix.com/p/armeg-ebs-back-box-wall-chasing-installation-kit-7-pcs/67733

phill99

It'll be one of these - a multi tool


http://www.screwfix.com/p/energer-enb518htl-200w-multi-cutter-240v/61122#_=p

JohnB47

Thanks guys but no, that's not what I remember.

It was small electric device with a sort of chisel head fitted. It vibrated and chiselled out the wall quickly. A bit like a miniature version of the machines workmen use to dig through tarmac on the roads.

JohnB47

Dave_Brown. wrote: »

An SDS drill.

Yes, I'm sure that's the fella. Thanks.

Just wondering - would an ordinary mains rotary drill with hammer action (and suitable chisel bit) do the same?

Jackmydad

Look for "electrical box sinker" on eBay etc.
You need an sds drill anyway IMO if you do more than a bit of DIY. Makes drilling into the hardest masonry, and chiselling dead easy.
As said get one with rotation stop.

JohnB47

Dave_Brown. wrote: »

No, you need one with hammer only and no rotary action.

Yes, of course, I forgot about the rotation bit.

stator

SDS Drill with rotor stop and one of these:
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p63816?table=no