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However, most will turn to the smaller and more affordable highest-rated hammer drill for Ryobi, the ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact 1/2 in. Hammer Drill for $106.27 at The Home Depot.

Even with the oil that comes with Makita, it shares in a few of its Hammer Drill manuals that you should keep oil away from its power cord and handles to prevent other hazards.

Also, the hammer drill was probably in percussion mode, which simultaneously pounds and drills through concrete, stone, or asphalt. That percussive action broke the bit when you hit steel.

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That said, if your home workshop doesn’t demand the kind of performance this hammer drill delivers, it may make sense to choose a more basic model that falls into the $100 to $150 range.

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