The DWA5537DS allows for controlled drilling depth, and provides accurate depth stop for setting the most commonly used drop-in anchors (1/4-inch, 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch), providing ease of use for professionals tasked with some of the most difficult overhead-drilling jobs. The DWA5537DS Adjustable Depth Setter is designed exclusively for use with DEWALT’s 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch SDS Plus drill bits. This allows for less downtime for the professional.” “Our new proprietary system, when combined with the SDS Plus drill bits, provides accurate depth stop and dust control with any common drop-in anchor installations. “During our research in the field, many professionals voiced frustration around the complexities of performing overhead applications, including the inability to control the drilling depth, exposure to excessive amounts of dust, and issues with hitting rebar or post tension cable,” said Maurice LaPointe, Product Manager, DEWALT. The most frequent application of this system is for installing drop-in anchors, which are used to hold threaded rod for hanging pipes, conduit and heavy loads. Designed specifically for use with the SDS Plus drill bits from DEWALT, the system is ideal for professionals in the mechanical, electrical and plumbing fields. – Today, DEWALT announces the launch of the Adjustable Depth Setter (DWA5537DS) and Dust Collector (DWA500DC), which when used together serve as DEWALT’s proprietary Depth Control and Dust System. For more details read the full press release below and check out more pictures in this Facebook Album. Using a full size vacuum may be over kill and certainly if you are setting anchors up on scaffolding not the most convenient solution. Also the dust and debris created from drilling these holes is not that significant but when drilling overhead can certainly cause the user frustration as the debris will go right in their face & eyes. This means you are not limited to just setting drop-in anchors, which could be a big plus for some. Where the new DeWalt System seems to have several advantages is that with the adjustable depth setting tool you can use standard size SDS-Plus bits. Clearly Drop-In Anchors are on the minds of many manufacturers. They have also redesigned their Smart Drop-in system to visually indicate when the anchor has been set properly which will work with any of the Bosch, DeWalt or Powers systems. Powers Fasteners have also created a Smart Bit which is very similar to the Bosch but works in conjunction with their Smart Setting Tool to more securely hammer the bits into place. They do a terrific job but serve only the one function and don’t address dust collection. Bosch launched the Stop Bit last summer which is designed to provide the perfect drill depth for setting each size drop-in (1/4", 3/8", 1/2"). There have been several new accessories designed to better improve the performance of drop-in anchors. Among those attachments was a pretty innovative dust collection unit for drilling which is why we were pleasantly surprised to see this new drill attachment. SDS hammers with a chipping mode can scale tile, scrape off stuck adhesive, drive stakes, chip/chisel concrete, loosen dirt for digging holes, etc.We recently saw DeWalt’s new HEPA vacuum and some of their new concrete attachments at the STAFDA trade show last November. That's a pretty invaluable feature so it might make sense to just buy a 1" (max rating) model and be a little bit overkill just to have it. One thing to also take notice of is that any SDS rated below 3/4" usually doesn't have a chipping mode. Even a regular hammer drill/driver can do those well enough on occasion, but won't be as easy to use as any SDS. You could certainly get by with say a 5/8" M12 if you mostly do 1/4-3/8" though. If you're doing a lot of 1/2" then you'll likely want an SDS drill rated to at least 7/8" max capacity. The most important metric is actually "optimal drilling range" which Milwaukee does not advertise like most other brands so you have to cross-reference a similar model from Makita, Bosch, or Dewalt to get a better idea. Say if you drill lots of 1" holes you'd actually want an SDS Max rated at 1-9/16"+. It'll take too long because the drill doesn't hit hard enough. Means the drill can do the occasional hole at that size, but don't expect to have fun punching them out one after the other all day long with it.
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