Skil 6443 4.6 Amp 1/2-Inch Slugger Hammer Drill

by Skil

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Drilling into masonry with a standard drill is fruitless even if you just happen to own the best masonry bit on the planet. What’s needed is Skil’s 6443 ½-inch Slugger Hammer Drill with its powerful 4.6 amp, 120-volt motor. That’s right; a corded drill is once again in fashion.

The hammer action of the Skil 6443, with its large ½-inch keyed chuck to lock bits in place, utilizes ball and roller construction for the aggressive nature and the rugged use expected from a hammer drill. The Skil 6443 has a quick-set depth gauge for accurate drilling, a variable speed trigger that can be pre-set at a constant speed or the two-finger trigger can be "locked-on" when the going gets tough.

The hammer action is especially handy when drilling into concrete or masonry walls to set anchors, mount equipment, or to bore openings for wiring, conduit or piping. The Skil 6443 can also be used for standard drilling of soft woods and mild steel or to set or remove screws, and the ½-inch chuck will accept larger specialty bits, making the Skil 6443 a very useful multi-tasking tool. -- C. Dwight Barnett

From the Manufacturer

Variable speed 0-2,700 RPM 0-43,000 BPM, 4.6 AMP, 110 volt hammerdrill with ball and roller bearing construction, selector switch for standard or hammer drilling, speed selector dial, trigger lock-on, ergonomic slim-line design, and quick-set depth gauge. Comes standard with 1/2 in. keyed chuck, chuck key, 360 degree side handle, and depth gauge.

FEATURES

• Powerful 4.6 amp motor Ideal for 1/2 concrete, 1/2 mild steel and 1 1/4 softwood
• 1/2" capacity Accepts larger, specialty use bits
• Standard drill: Drills, drives and removes screws
• Hammer drill: Hammer action for fast drilling in concrete, brick and masonry
• 360° handle Gives you extra control during drilling
• Variable speed Lets you control the drilling speed
• Slim-line grip Fits comfortably in your hand
• Two finger trigger with lock-on For ease during your bigger jobs
• Dial speed control at trigger Pre set speed for application

SPECIFICATIONS

• Amperage 4.6
• Certifications UL, CSA
• Cord Length (ft.) 5
• Max. Hole Diameter in Aluminum-Twist Drill Bit 1/2
• Max. Hole Diameter in Concrete-Spiral Carbide Bit 1/2
• Max. Hole Diameter in Steel-Twist Drill Bit 1/2
• Max. Hole Diameter in Wood-Hole Saw 2 1/8
• Max. Hole Diameter in Wood-Paddle Bit 1 1/2
• Max. Hole Diameter in Wood-Twist Drill Bit 1/2
• No Load BPM 0-43,000
• No Load RPM 0-2,700
• Voltage 120
• Weight (lbs.) 3.3

Product Details

Product Manual [314kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000302RT
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6443
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #410,361 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Versatility Equals Value, December 7, 1999

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[e-mail] (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil 6443 4.6 Amp 1/2-Inch Slugger Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

The value to any tool is relative to its purpose. This drill is versatile. It is equipped with a reverse switch, a hammer on/off switch, and a varialbe speed trigger. Although I found it provided all the torque I needed, it is a bit heavy for rocking. I would suggest it have a level built in and it be sold w/ optional case. A belt hook would also be nice. This drill is a very good buy and I expect it to last for many years.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for..., October 7, 2002

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"esajs" (San Marcos, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil 6443 4.6 Amp 1/2-Inch Slugger Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

Bought this product to drill a total of 24 1/2" holes in concrete (yes i used a masonry bit, even used smaller bits for pilots). The FWD/REV switch locked up within 5 holes. THe variable speed trigger operated at either full speed or slow, no in between. By hole # 18, it competely burned out. Wish I had put the $$ down on a reliable unit. Don't waste your $$.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for... well, not quite!, June 16, 2002

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"bigdaddy36" (Kensington, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil 6443 4.6 Amp 1/2-Inch Slugger Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this little beauty at my local superstore, and returned it an hour later. I only had a small project to do and the price was slightly more than double the rental fee for a Bosch 1/2" hammer drill. I figured with a two year warranty I had nothing to lose, all I had to do was use it three times and I would be ahead of the game. (I would never use a hammer drill often enough to justify purchasing the Bosch at three times the price.) I drilled eight holes 4" deep in concrete with this baby, using a brand new 1/2" carbide tipped masonry bit. The motor got hot and started to smell after the first hole. During the eight holes, the chuck loosened up three times, and finally on the ninth hole, thick smoke poured out and I stopped for fear that it was going to burst into flames. I immediately switched to my trusty 10 year old Milwaukee 1/2" drill (which is not a hammer drill, but drilled 12 more holes in about twice the time, without ever getting warm), and finished the job. I don't see how this thing would be good for drilling anything but wood, but if that's all you are doing, spend half the money and buy a rotary drill. If you need a hammer drill for a small project, or don't have much money, RENT one, don't waste your money on this!