Core Buddy - a hand-held core drilling system, capable of holes up to 8” (200 mm) diameter in reinforced concrete. Particularly suited to curved or irregular surfaces. Ideal for concrete pipes.

Core Buddy uses a Guide Bar and Drive Tube configuration for accurate positioning and alignment of the core bit, making it safer and more comfortable to operate than traditional hand-held systems. Using a high speed power tool, the Tiger Tooth core bits can be run at the optimum speed, making it possible to cut reinforced concrete faster and with less effort.

Drill a 16 mm hole in the workpiece, fit the drop anchor and screw the guide bar into place. Assemble the core bit and the power tool on either ends of the drive tube. Slide the assembly onto the guide bar and connect the water supply. You’re now ready to drill

Core Buddy boxed kit comprises

· M12 Threaded Guide Bar

· Drive Tube with Water Swivel

· Hose and Connector

· Drop Anchors

· Lubricating Spray & Spanners

click here for  drilling in Concrete Pipes and fitting Connector Saddles

Core Daddy also uses the CoreEZ guide bar design to maintain accurate alignment and positioning of the core bit. However, it incorporates a speed reduction (torque multiplier) gearbox to create conditions suitable for larger diameter cores. Most significantly, the configuration of this larger system results in the drilled core remaining attached to the equipment, so it can be safely withdrawn - this offers significant safety and productivity advantages in many situations.

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Core Daddy can be driven by an electric angle grinder or as shown, petrol or air-powered ‘chop’ saws. Using this type of non-electric equipment provides freedom to drill in remote locations and may be safer in certain situations