Makita 5 amp Corded Hammer Drill Kit, Variable Speed Keyless HP1501K

Pros: Powerful; hammer drill feature is good for concrete; keyless chuck; second handle
Cons: A little heavy; internal sparking

I've been working on a large room building project in the basement of my house for several weeks. It actually involves building a big craft/project room for my wife, while simultaneously enclosing a utility space and walling off some potential living spac ...

Pros: Plenty of power, solid, well-designed and durable.
Cons: The keyless chuck is convenient, but with this much power, I'd prefer a keyed chuck.

My 15-year old son and I have been rebuilding our basement for the past six months, and the framing is almost complete. This project has been a great excuse for accumulating some really neat tools, and we gained our HP1501 hammer drill as a bonus tool ...

Pros: cost, power, light, cord length, comfort
Cons: reverse switch location, keyless chuck design.

For doing odd jobs that involve getting through concrete or thick stuco, the drill is a wonder. This was my first hammer drill and I am sold on the concept of hammering and drilling at the same time. I was extremely impressed when I first started using ...