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Hammer Drill Bits SDS-Plus Dia 3/8" 8-1/4" (1pc)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Tools
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Drill & Driver Bits
- Product Type:
- Masonry Drill Bit
Metallics SDS388 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Metallics SDS388 drill bit fit my rotary hammer, or do I need an SDS-Max tool?
The SDS388 has an SDS-Plus shank, so it drops into any SDS-Plus rotary hammer chuck without an adapter. It will not fit an SDS-Max tool. SDS-Max bits use a larger shank and a different locking profile, so if your hammer is an SDS-Max machine you need an SDS-Max bit or an SDS-Max to SDS-Plus adapter chuck.
2) Is a 3/8 inch SDS-Plus bit the right size for 3/8 inch wedge anchors or Tapcons?
For a 3/8 inch wedge anchor or sleeve anchor, yes, a 3/8 inch hammer bit is the matching hole size, since those anchors are sized by bolt diameter and set in a hole of the same nominal diameter. The SDS388 is a 3/8 inch diameter bit. Screw-type concrete anchors are different, a 3/8 inch screw anchor usually calls for a smaller pilot, so go by the anchor manufacturer's stated hole diameter rather than the screw size.
3) Can I use the Metallics SDS388 hammer bit in a regular drill or a hammer drill with a keyed chuck?
No. The SDS-Plus shank is not round and smooth, it has splines and locking grooves that only an SDS-Plus hammer chuck grips. A three-jaw keyed or keyless chuck cannot hold it safely. For a standard drill you need a round-shank or hex-shank masonry bit instead.
4) Does the Metallics SDS388 come as a single bit or a set?
It ships as one bit, a single 3/8 inch by 8-1/4 inch SDS-Plus hammer drill bit supplied in a pouch. If you are stocking a crew or a service truck, order the quantity you need rather than expecting a multi-size kit.
5) Will this bit drill through rebar in concrete?
A standard SDS-Plus carbide hammer bit like the SDS388 is made for concrete, block, brick and stone. Hitting rebar will dull or chip the carbide tip. If you expect reinforcement in the slab or wall, use a rebar cutter bit or relocate the hole.
6) What is the part number to reorder this 3/8 inch SDS-Plus bit?
Order Metallics SDS388. That number covers the 3/8 inch diameter, 8-1/4 inch SDS-Plus hammer drill bit as a single piece, so it is the only identifier you need for a repeat order or a purchase requisition.
How fast can I get the Metallics SDS388 delivered?
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Does the Metallics SDS388 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics SDS388 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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