A light-duty, compact hammer drill weighing around 2 pounds (without the battery) can do the trick. On the other hand, drilling large holes for structural anchors in concrete will require a much ...

“The hammer drill struggled a little in carboniferous ... while the drill itself is very easy to operate, compact and light, allowing hours of use without straining the arm and wrist too much.

Hammer drills can be compact enough to comfortably hold in one hand (though you should use two hands to stabilize), as well ...