Makita 8406

[Koogatubac]

Any of you guys have this? Need a good, fast, strong core drill

Also i need a good set of the usual cores 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 4", 5".
Anyone advice a set? Been keeping a eye on the makita core set. Will put a photo when i find a pic

 

[Koogatubac]

Diamak - made by makita. Price £124 delivered

 

[SimonG]

I have the Makita core drill, top piece of kit. I buy my bits from Brandon Tool Hire as and when needed. I only use the 5" and 2" cores though.

 

[gasmanrob]

brilliant bit of kit wouldnt use anything else. had a mate do an install with me and borrowed his, went out that day and got myself one never regretted it. dont get the 8406c the clutch kicks in alot earlier and slips alot. (bloke in the shop who sold me mine advised this)

as for core kits i have this. PDP DC12864 Dry Diamond Core Drill Kit | eBay

got it on offer in hire station for £70 so was well worth it

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

i have one its been great,the gearbox oil seal failed after 4 years and was £120 to fix

 

[Koogatubac]

brilliant bit of kit wouldnt use anything else. had a mate do an install with me and borrowed his, went out that day and got myself one never regretted it. dont get the 8406c the clutch kicks in alot earlier and slips alot. (bloke in the shop who sold me mine advised this)

as for core kits i have this. PDP DC12864 Dry Diamond Core Drill Kit | eBay

got it on offer in hire station for £70 so was well worth it

Just watched the video, they look impressive. Thing is, would they be worth it and teeth wont die out too fast

 

[Koogatubac]

Glad you mentioned about the 'c version' its well spoke of and says its more 'superior' than its other version.

I like makitas and have a range of their lxt range. All i need now is a core drill and good set of cores! So you guys recommend these

 

[Koogatubac]

Does the 110v and 240v matter?

 

[gasmanrob]

depends if you want to take it on sites or not

 

[gasmanrob]

Just watched the video, they look impressive. Thing is, would they be worth it and teeth wont die out too fast

all depends how often you use them and what your drilling through but same goes for any core set tbh.