Milwaukee Tool recently introduced its Next Generation Milwaukee SDS-Max Drill Bits and Self-Sharpening Chisels. The new Self-Sharpening Chisels feature an optimized tip geometry designed to sharpen evenly. The 3/8- to 2-inch diameter SDS-Max Drill Bits feature a design with breaker points and variable flutes that widen near the tip as well as rebar guards at the tip.
Milwaukee SDS-Max Drill Bits: What They Say
“With a complete lineup of SDS Plus and SDS Max rotary hammer products, Milwaukee Tool continues to deliver solutions that will stand up to the toughest concrete applications, and our accessories are no exception. The design of our new Self-Sharpening Chisels and SDS-Max Drill Bits delivers the longest life in the industry, and our Next Generation SDS-Max Drill Bits offer up to 20% faster drilling.”
– David Lincoln, Senior Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool
Our Take
It’s not often that we get to write about our experience with a recently-announced tool or accessory almost immediately after having tested it out in real life, but that’s exactly what we did with the next generation SDS-Max bits at Milwaukee’s New Product Symposium. We spent several glorious hours learning about and using some of the new products that will hit the stores and jobsites this fall.
We’re in an excellent time of innovation in tools, where the need for differentiation is driving manufacturers to better ideas. The self-sharpening bits gain a design to last longer, as users get a near-mulligan once you blunt the original edge.
Likewise, the drill bits clear away waste quickly and extend the life of the bit with their new update. Installers of all stripes will undoubtedly be interested in putting the bits and chisels through their paces.
Our little “bit” of testing in the controlled environment of the Symposium is, of course, no match for the jobsite. But initial responses by attendees and us are quite positive. The performance of the bits is especially impressive when hooking the hammer up to Milwaukee’s new dust collector and dust shroud. That makes the entire system compatible with OSHA’s new silica dust requirements. We’re ready for some masonry work – are you?
