Ground Rod Sledge

[ATSman]

SDS definition

SDS definition

Adapters are made for SDS impact drills for driving rods. They take all the fun and blisters out of hitting yourself with a sledge hammer and are quicker.
Or make an adaptor yourself with an old SDS drill bit. Cut off the shank and weld a nut on to form a cup for the rod.
With the drill chuck locked it just gives the impact blows and drives the rod in.

SDS (Shock Dampening System) is a type of impact drill not a make. You will have to find US manufactures on line or ask at a tool store.

Your UK definition of SDS may be different than ours:

http://www.technologystudent.com/pwtol/drill4.htm

 

[LIM]

Your UK definition of SDS may be different than ours:

http://www.technologystudent.com/pwtol/drill4.htm

i always thought it was slotted drive system

 

[ActionDave]

i always thought it was slotted drive system

That's what I thought too.

 

[iwire]

SDS is the smaller size, SDS max is the size you would use with a ground rod driver.

 

[kwired]

What kind of rotary hammer drill do you have?
I have an SDS/SDS Plus and can't find an adapter for driving rods for it. Most of the ones I find are for, I think, the SDS Max which has a different shank.
I know that I can cut off an old chisel bit and weld an adapter to it but not sure if my drill has enough power to drive a rod anyway.

I don't have an SDS type but rather a spline drive type. Mine is a Milwaukee but others have same system that use same bits.

 

[ATSman]

This is the type I have that works well with ground rods: