Grumpy Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 What is the difference and are the bits interchangeable? I have an SDS drill but I would not know how to determine whether it was Max or Plus! Any ideas?Many thanksSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 If your drill is SDS then the SDS Max drill bits will not fit because they have an extra groove in the shank but it is possible to get an adaptor. Hope this helps.Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerac Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 If you have a cheap(ish) SDS then in all probability it will be SDSplus. SDSmax is a heavier duty machine, less common and with fewer bits and chisels on offer.SDSplus bits have four large grooves around the shank. SDSmax have three large grooves and two narrower grooves.The bits are not interchangeable. I have not seen a converter to put SDSmax bits into an SDSplus drill. DeWalt do a converter to put SDSplus into an SDSmax, but at around £60 my choice would be to buy a cheap SDSplus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thank you both for your replies. Jerac, that was very helpful, I can identify the machine properly! Typically, though, the bit that I have identified as being perfect for the task at hand is the wrong type!cheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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