First off I apologize for asking this since it is not really Woodworking related (Powertools, yes). I hope I'm not in violation of the TOS. If so, please delete it.
I've got a lot of house remodeling projects coming up and I was wondering is a SDS combination rotary hammer would be useful. And if so, what size makes the most sense. They run from $200 for a SDS version up to $800 for big SDS-max versions.
Here's my list of jobs that I may be able to use it for:
1. Enlarge the side door to the garage. This would require removing a little bit of the slab foundation.
2. Drill holes in the foundation to attach a ledger for a deck
3. Dig a trench for a new water line to the garden
4. Remove concrete footings for an already existing deck to be removed
5. Dig up some small stumps ~9" diameter
6. Dig up more area for the garden in moist, heavy clay soil.
7. Remove large pavers in side yard to prep for poured concrete pad
8. Dig holes for new fence posts to replace existing fence in some parts and enlarge fence (new holes) in others
9. Dig holes for new tree plantings
10. Scrape off tile for a bath/shower demo
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Matt