Garvee 7-Amp 850W Hammer Drill 1/2-Inch Corded Electric Hammer Drill with 3000RPM

Needing to re-sew boat canvas (7 large window panels and Bimini top), we needed a heavy duty motor to drive our inexpensive Chineese cobbler sewing machine. We used this drillheavily as a power source not intended for this type of abuse, yet after 35+ hours of heavy use it is showing no signs of wear. For less than $40, we would be hard pressed to find a better corded, heavy duty, drill.

This is my first experience with a power hammer drill, be aware that my review is from a new-time user and not an experienced hammer drill user. So, effectively I'm speaking to a select group of users -- new-folks.I got this drill to learn with, because the vendor description seemed clear, cogent, and something I could begin to learn from. The user manual is 5 pages in 5 different language -- so about 26 pages in all.As a total new user, I am thrilled to have a list under "For safe working" -- that gave me the ability to look up on line words and phrases that I couldn't have sussed out on my own.From my neophyte perspective the location of the chuck key seems intuitively to be in an annoying location. If I want a firm grim on something's handle I generally don't have anything else suspended on or near the handle. My instinct is to unhook that chuck key, which means (knowing my work-habits very well, I'll misplace it unless I hook it onto the vest, belt, pocket or other hook on my pack/clothing. I know this very well from trying to deal with much smaller and less weighty equipment, so that takes some forethought from me.The other buttons and switches seem adequately placed for now. As I grow accustomed to the tool, that may change -- it has in every endeavor I've ever taken on. We all have preferred reach distances and general set-up preferences. So for me the buttons and doohickeys are all adequate at this moment in time.I cannot speak to the power of the motor, I wouldn't have a clue. As a new-user, if it works, it's good, if it doesn't then I need to explore whether or not I'm trying to do a task that falls within the parameters of the tool. That's true with any "tool".I like the second handle and it's placement possibilities. Since I have no established work routines, it functions effectively for me.I also cannot speak to its durability. Nor can I speak to it's price-point.I'll share again, for new-users like me -- it works and is what I have to learn with. I'm glad to have it in my toolkit until I outgrow it (if I do outgrow it).

Most any corded electric drill will drill holes in wood, plastic, and sheet metal...although few have the rotational speed range and torque the Towallmark unit offers. But this drill also has a hammer feature that imparts impact thru a carbide drill tip, making it possible to drill a hole in concrete and other very hard material. We tested in on a fossilized rock (probably harder than most concrete). It made the hole more quickly and easily than expected, without visibly dulling the carbide edge. Well made, with convenient controls. Still, as stated in the accompanying manual - 'Not for commercial use". A good value for the cost. ~ The Duffian

The Garvee 1/2-inch Hammer Drill was tested in local sandstone. The drill had plenty of power to drive carbide and diamond bits. The drill was easy to control.It is nice to have a corded drill for large projects where battery power would not be sufficient.