I have never seen a situation where it pays to rent over purchasing the tool you need. I rebuilt a retaining wall next to my old house in the hood (109 Mulberry St. Mt. Auburn in Cincinnati) and rented scaffolding. By the time I got that job done and all of that scaffolding returned, I could have purchased that scaffolding. If I had purchased that scaffolding, I also could have repaired that wall at a more leisurely rate. Then I would have that scaffolding when the job was done.
So, the locking collar was designed to be the way it was when I got it. It's different than a Bosch. Apparently they want you to flip it up to lock in these this type of bit, and down for ones with a locking collar, which I never use, so I'm content with the way I modified it.
The 60lb Hercules is decent for most demo. & Usually what's needed something that's needed.60-90lb. i can pick this up gently used for 200 though. so I'm thinking about it
Why is Uranus so special? One particularly curious feature of Uranus is its off-kilter positioning. The gas giant is tipped on its side, spinning on its axis at nearly a right angle to its orbital path around the sun, which requires a lengthy 84 Earth-years to complete.
Good video, appreciate you putting this out. Have a question for you, about the thickness / age items you mentioned, on the stuff you're breaking up. Most of your stuff is old, and somewhat thin... What I need to break up, is the 8" foundation-runners for a mobile home, that were only poured about 7 years ago (2013-2014). Do you think think this thing has the ooompf and longevity of use, to go through that amount of concrete...? Am anxious that it's not strong enough to go through 8'" deep, 24" wide, and the sidewalk runners that were under that mobile home; am estimating probably 150-200' overall...
That's a good question. Eight inches is tough. Mine has been reliable so far, and it would probably eventually do it, but I think the larger model would be better suited for that job.
@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid Chris, thanks for the reply. Do you mean, 'the larger model', referencing the one like you have, or the next Hercules model step-up at Harbor Freight, that's like $600-plus ?
@@n7hevn I would think either one. The 90 Bosch like I have is around $1600 now I think, or more. I believe that if you got the big Harbor Freight one you get a 90 day warranty with it.
At this point whenever the ground shakes, windows rattle or thundering sounds can be heard the entire neighborhood knows it's just Chris with one of his many bad ass toys. Sure glad you could modify this demolition hammer to function properly. It seems to be pounding away without consent now. ;) 🍺🥧🍗🍂Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! 🍂🍗🥧🍺
Lmao good review brother, ran a 90 pounder for many moons and am paying for it now lol. I don't miss concrete work at all not even a little bit of me does nope lol.
I got stone wall pretty big stones one on another with concrete between them I wonder if this hammer is good to demolish that wall. Can I plug it to the wall outlet just like a normal electric tool? or I need something extra? because I see a warning on the website saying, "Requires 20 amp 120 volt circuit." and I'm not exactly sure what that means and if my regular wall outlets at home have this kind of power"
Yep. You can plug it right in, unless your house was built in the 50s. Check you breaker box, your outlets are either on 15 amp breakers or 20. You should be fine with either on this.
I didn't take you for a stargazer haha! It goes well with the job though! I had some Chinese hands put my gun together. Always have to double check their work! 😉
Sir. I just purchased this Product. Question: I'm having a problem with the Hammer " Freewheeling" for the lack of a better term. Am I doing something wrong or is the Hammer Defective ? Thank you. Ted. California.
@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid It sound like the Motor is winding up when I pull the Trigger, but the Bit does not move consistently. I have to push and jerk it around. It must be operator error ? It is wearing me out !
@@vaccumme Check to make sure that you got the bit in correctly. The groove on the bit goes on same side as the pin that locks it when you close the nose piece thing. I'm pretty sure there's something wrong with how you're bit is in there.
@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid Sir. I just purchased this Product. Question: I'm having a problem with the Hammer " Freewheeling" for the lack of a better term. Am I doing something wrong or is the Hammer Defective ? Thank you. Ted. California.
Every video ive seen, the bottom chuck is backwards. Looked at it when i got it earlier and thought, this is a stupid simple fix and flip flop the bottom bracket
That slab looks like it's ONE inch thick & could break it up with a HAMMER... NOT impressed with the project... If you were working on a DRIVEWAY with 6-8" thick slab... now THAT would be a test.. this is a baby slab..
The subtlety of power hammering in that shirt..
I have never seen a situation where it pays to rent over purchasing the tool you need. I rebuilt a retaining wall next to my old house in the hood (109 Mulberry St. Mt. Auburn in Cincinnati) and rented scaffolding. By the time I got that job done and all of that scaffolding returned, I could have purchased that scaffolding. If I had purchased that scaffolding, I also could have repaired that wall at a more leisurely rate. Then I would have that scaffolding when the job was done.
Nice tool, that would have come in handy on a few tear up jobs i have snagged, good video Chris keep em coming
The jack hammer leaning against the garage fainted when it saw what the Bauer could do.
Lol. I gave that one to my nieces husband, he's the last active plumber in the family now. I kept the Bauer.
So, the locking collar was designed to be the way it was when I got it. It's different than a Bosch. Apparently they want you to flip it up to lock in these this type of bit, and down for ones with a locking collar, which I never use, so I'm content with the way I modified it.
Chris Gilliam Man Stuff I’ve found with the new harbor freight stuff if you modify it a little bit it’s pretty decent stuff for the cash !
How has it in terms of longevity?
@@bullfranthrow I haven't used it much lately, loaned it out a couple of times, still working.
The 60lb Hercules is decent for most demo. & Usually what's needed something that's needed.60-90lb. i can pick this up gently used for 200 though. so I'm thinking about it
That is a sick shirt. And I am using the term "sick" as it was used in the 70's.
It's my favorite shirt, at least since I wore out my No Fat Chicks Shirt.
Why is Uranus so special?
One particularly curious feature of Uranus is its off-kilter positioning. The gas giant is tipped on its side, spinning on its axis at nearly a right angle to its orbital path around the sun, which requires a lengthy 84 Earth-years to complete.
Nice shirt. Adds street cred to your review.
The brute was like, iight ima head out. Nice video man, waiting to break mine in.
Hi, glad to see you making videos again!
Good review! I was ho-humming about purchasing it, but bit the bullet after watching this. So far so good on basement slab!
Mine too. Still doing well.
Thank you Chris once again!
Good video, appreciate you putting this out. Have a question for you, about the thickness / age items you mentioned, on the stuff you're breaking up. Most of your stuff is old, and somewhat thin... What I need to break up, is the 8" foundation-runners for a mobile home, that were only poured about 7 years ago (2013-2014). Do you think think this thing has the ooompf and longevity of use, to go through that amount of concrete...? Am anxious that it's not strong enough to go through 8'" deep, 24" wide, and the sidewalk runners that were under that mobile home; am estimating probably 150-200' overall...
That's a good question. Eight inches is tough. Mine has been reliable so far, and it would probably eventually do it, but I think the larger model would be better suited for that job.
@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid Chris, thanks for the reply. Do you mean, 'the larger model', referencing the one like you have, or the next Hercules model step-up at Harbor Freight, that's like $600-plus ?
@@n7hevn I would think either one. The 90 Bosch like I have is around $1600 now I think, or more. I believe that if you got the big Harbor Freight one you get a 90 day warranty with it.
There is a $469 70 lb one at Harbor Freight
Do you know if you can get a shovel bit for it, for digging in very hard packed soil?
Any standard jackhammer bit should fit it, so you should be able to find one.
At this point whenever the ground shakes, windows rattle or thundering sounds can be heard the entire neighborhood knows it's just Chris with one of his many bad ass toys. Sure glad you could modify this demolition hammer to function properly. It seems to be pounding away without consent now. ;)
🍺🥧🍗🍂Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! 🍂🍗🥧🍺
After 3 years how is the hammer holding up?
It's fine, but I don't use it often anymore.
Great video 👍
That’s a nice demo hammer
For 1/3 the price of any name brand one it's hard to beat. 😉
@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid more $ for RedBull
@@Shadeskast Ewwww. I drink Monster.
Lmao good review brother, ran a 90 pounder for many moons and am paying for it now lol. I don't miss concrete work at all not even a little bit of me does nope lol.
I got stone wall pretty big stones one on another with concrete between them I wonder if this hammer is good to demolish that wall. Can I plug it to the wall outlet just like a normal electric tool? or I need something extra? because I see a warning on the website saying, "Requires 20 amp 120 volt circuit." and I'm not exactly sure what that means and if my regular wall outlets at home have this kind of power"
Yep. You can plug it right in, unless your house was built in the 50s.
Check you breaker box, your outlets are either on 15 amp breakers or 20. You should be fine with either on this.
I didn't take you for a stargazer haha! It goes well with the job though! I had some Chinese hands put my gun together. Always have to double check their work! 😉
Apparently my axle has Chinese steel in it.
I wondered what you were doing with all that coin since you’re working so much. Did you get any videos of the house you were working on finished
Nope. Except for the nail gun video I didn't video anything in the house. Maybe when I go back.
Sir. I just purchased this Product. Question: I'm having a problem with the Hammer " Freewheeling" for the lack of a better term. Am I doing something wrong or is the Hammer Defective ? Thank you. Ted. California.
I don't understand what you mean by that term so exactly what is it doing?
@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid It sound like the Motor is winding up when I pull the Trigger, but the Bit does not move consistently. I have to push and jerk it around. It must be operator error ? It is wearing me out !
@@vaccumme Check to make sure that you got the bit in correctly. The groove on the bit goes on same side as the pin that locks it when you close the nose piece thing. I'm pretty sure there's something wrong with how you're bit is in there.
@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid Sir. I just purchased this Product. Question: I'm having a problem with the Hammer " Freewheeling" for the lack of a better term. Am I doing something wrong or is the Hammer Defective ? Thank you. Ted. California.
@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid Thank you. I will take a look at that. Should I be leaning my weight on the Hammer when I start it ?
That thing looks like it should work
no hearing protection?
Good point. I use it when inside a house, forgot it for video.
I need someone to do a review on their electric demo saw haha.
Mine was assembled the same way. Great hammer otherwise.
Is there a grease port?
No. Never seen one that had one, just grease the bit.
Where do you put the grease in?
On the shaft.
Just bought it today. I dont need it, down the line i will and itll be cheaper. Paid $350 on sale from $400.
Every video ive seen, the bottom chuck is backwards. Looked at it when i got it earlier and thought, this is a stupid simple fix and flip flop the bottom bracket
You said that last part right good with electronics but not man stuff lol
oh i see how it is... you past me twice and didnt even say hello lol at least youre back in alabama bud
Good to be back. 😃
For the money you can't beat it and who buys it based on the case anyways
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I thought you were a human jack hammer😜
I've left that impression on few ladies...
That slab looks like it's ONE inch thick & could break it up with a HAMMER... NOT impressed with the project... If you were working on a DRIVEWAY with 6-8" thick slab... now THAT would be a test.. this is a baby slab..
No shit.
Lol