In this article we will talk about pneumatic hammers, their benefits, as well as an option that, for the DIY enthusiast, may be ideal, since the quality/price combination is optimal. Next we will see which hammer we are referring to.
To begin with, if we compare a jackhammer with a drill, we will say that the former has greater power, a chuck system that transfers virtually all the power from the motor to the tip of the drill, as well as features that the drill cannot reach.
Although, not everything is advantages. One of his handicaps for certain tasks, the only one I would say, is his weight. The pneumatic hammer is designed for tougher jobs. For this reason, it is considerably more robust than the drill and, therefore, heavier.
Although the hammer can perform screwdriving and precision drilling, it is not the best option, as we say, precisely because of its weight.
If you are thinking of acquiring a drill and/or want to know them in depth, we invite you to read this other article “all about electric drills”. But now we will focus on the jackhammer.
Skil 1763 AK pneumatic hammer
Our selection
Obviously there are real wonders in this type of tool. With spectacular features, and equally spectacular prices. But, above all, the most expensive ones, correspond to the professional range.
However, in the comparison and subsequent selection that we have made, we have taken into account:
On the one hand, tools with medium features that, for DIY jobs, even extreme DIY, provide good behavior and performance.
And, on the other, that the price is not exorbitant, precisely because a high price is impossible to amortize for exclusive use of DIY work.
The pneumatic hammer we have selected is Skil 1763 AK.
I insist that this tool is ideal for DIY, not for professional use. For this last purpose, there are other hammers both of this same brand and of others, much more powerful and appropriate.
Next we will tell you everything about the Skil 1763 AK pneumatic hammer.
Unpacking the tool
The tool comes from the factory in a compact plastic case, which includes the following:
- The pneumatic hammer.
- An auxiliary side handle.
- 13mm auxiliary tool holder.
- Key for the auxiliary tool holder.
- Depth stop.
Unpacking the Skil jackhammer
Features of this tool
It has a powerful 1010 W motor, which allows work with relatively little effort, and can drill holes in concrete with bits up to 26 mm in diameter.
Its four functions, which we will see below, make it an extremely versatile tool.
It also has a depth stop, suitable for both drilling and screwdriving.
The SDS Plus tool holder, the one used in the professional range of this type of tool, allows a quick and easy change of the different accessories. In addition to almost completely transferring the force of the motor directly to the bit, making the work much less heavy and more comfortable.
SDS Plus tool head
It has a variable speed system, with a speed preselection wheel that provides great versatility, work control, and more precise drilling.
The aforementioned speed preselection can be adjusted before starting the work, or during it, without the need to stop the tool.
The activation trigger has a lock button, to work continuously more comfortably.
The ergonomic, soft and non-slip handle provides greater comfort during work.
It has a two-way switch, which activates an easy change of the tool’s working direction.
It also has a safety clutch that protects in the event that, during work, the drill gets blocked.
pneumatic hammer functions
The Skil 1763 AK pneumatic hammer It has the four functions that we collect below:
1) Drilling and screwdriving function.
This function allows simple drilling and screwdriving work. Due to its volume and weight, it is not the ideal tool for these tasks, but it performs them without any problem, thanks to the additional tool holder that is mounted in a “click” on the SDS Plus head that the machine incorporates, as well as the stop depth that mounts on the additional side handle.
Mounting of bits and auxiliary tool holders, both with the SDS Plus system
Mounting bits in the auxiliary head, with the traditional system
2) Hammer drill function.
Drill bits and chisels are mounted directly and quickly, and without any type of key or tool, on the SDS Plus head, exactly like the hammers in the professional segment.
As an example and to realize the power of this tool, it allows the drilling of concrete with bits with a diameter of up to 26 mm.
Drilling concrete with the hammer function
3) Chiseling function with free rotation.
Free rotation chiselling allows work to be carried out with greater freedom of movement.
4) Chiseling function with twist lock.
This feature is intended for lighter chiseling tasks.
Tile chiselling with the twist-lock chiseling feature
Skil 1763 AK Hammer Parts
To see graphically and, therefore, in a very clear way the different parts that make up this pneumatic hammer, we have made the following infographic.
Infographic of the parts of the Skil 1763 AK pneumatic hammer
Technical data
- Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1010W
- Impact strength (EPTA) . . . . . . . . 2.4J
- Drilling capacity in steel. . 13mm
- Cement capacity. . . . . . . . . . 26mm
- Capacity in wood. . . . . . . . . . . . 40mm
- Idle speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-950rpm
- Number of nominal impacts. . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4100 /min
- Chuck type. . . . . . . . . . . . . SDS+
- Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2kg
- voltage/frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220-240V / 50-60Hz
conclusion
If we are looking for a tool for DIY jobs, however heavy and hard they may be, the Skil 1763 AK jackhammer is one of the best options we can find.
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