drtyhands

Seriously,
We gotta get you upgraded to either the DEWALT or Super Hawg

service guy

Hey, I'm just a "service guy" so, basically I only use a big drill about once a month or less. Actually it is sitting in my shop right now, gathering dust, idle. On the other hand, I use my Ridgid drain equipment daily.

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LEAD INGOT

The question is, what kind of bits are you using? I found Lennox 1 toother's several years ago. I've had the same set for 2 years and I have never sharpened them and they all cut like new, without the mess of the self feeder. That being said, I still wouldn't trade my Timberwolf for a thumb crusher.

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drtyhands

You know I was Kidding,I hope.

robthaplumber

Hole Hawgs are the only drills I work with. Mine do not have a clutch so better hang on tight with larger bits. I can bog a right angle down but in low gear, the Hole Hawg is unforgiving. I've had it break studs out with the leverage bar inserted as a brace. I had a 45 yr. old helper that had short man syndrome. He was drilling a 3 5/8" hole through a 2" by 10" cieling joist. I don't need that sissy bar he said as he climbed a 6 ft. ladder with the Hawg. Less than a minute later he was on the ground with a broken jaw and a concussion. Hole Hawgs aren't for the weak, dumb, or stubborn.

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house plumber

Dewalt rt angle. Only dewalt I recommend. I have 3/4 spiral bit all up to for 4 inch pvc. no problems. had it since 97 and only been in the shop once for a new trigger.

Miguel

:heh:
I got 12 stitches in my chin when i was 35 for gettin' cocky with a holehawg once. Actually I was using a beat up old POS that was about 1000 holes past needing new brushes when the boss dropped off a brand new one and took the old one in to get serviced. I was drilling horiz thru some 2x6 studs for a 2" circuit vent. First hole like nothing! WoW! Second hole I hit a knot and that bad boy came up and rang my bell!

Hey, Lead Ingot: You like those Lennox one-toothed bits? The electricians were raving about them but they're priced like selfeeds and they look too "holesawish" to me. They're good?

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Cal

All great advice !! Thank You(s) !

Used Both over the last several decades ,, I LOVE the hole hawg type ,, problem is ( Oh LORD ,, here we go again ! ) I've got my cargo van nice and neat as needed . Got a GREAT little spot that fits the Rt angle drill PERFECT !

If i go Hawg ,,, i'll be trippin over that ***** from here to glory ! Maybe i'll get this angle drill fixed ,,, AND get a Hawg ,,,,

That settles that !

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pauliplumber

I used to do alot of residential new construction. I've used both right angle drills and hole hawgs. As an apprentice, it was my job to drill the entire house out. IMO the hole hawg is a much better all around drill. If you always brace it properly, you won't get hurt. If you hit a nail, a knot, or don't drill the hole flush she might kick. I've never used a superhawg.

I've yet to use the one tooth lenox bit but have also heard good things about them. A plumber at the supply house was raving about them the other day.

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kentdmo

I would use a hole Hawg for lots of holes as they are quiker then a right angle but for just a couple of holes the right angle is good and can get into tighter spots the a hole hawg.