{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-sds-plus-setting-tool-for-3-8-in-rod-diab-drop-in-anchor-diabst37-sds","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie SDS-plus Setting Tool for 3\/8-in. Rod DIAB Drop-In Anchor (DIABST37-SDS)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/chuck-type.svg\" alt=\"chuck-type\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSDS-plus Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe SDS-plus shank lets this setting tool lock into a compatible rotary hammer quickly, so you can install drop-in anchors faster and with consistent drive depth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Steel Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eCarbon steel construction gives the tool the durability needed for repeated anchor setting in concrete and masonry work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for 3\/8 In. Drop-Ins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie DIABST37-SDS SDS-plus Setting Tool is made specifically for DIAB37 and DIABL37 drop-in anchors, which helps avoid mismatched tooling on overhead anchor installs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie DIABST37-SDS SDS-plus Setting Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a power-setting tool for installing compatible 3\/8 inch Simpson Strong-Tie drop-in anchors. This is a \u003cstrong\u003edrop-in anchor setting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003efast, consistent installation of DIAB37 and DIABL37 anchors in concrete, including overhead applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eDIABST37-SDS\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are using a rotary hammer with an SDS-plus interface and need to set drop-in anchors correctly, this is the dedicated tool made for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is fit and repeatability. Instead of improvising with the wrong punch or a generic tool, the DIABST37-SDS is sized for the matching anchor family. That means the expander plug is driven the way it is supposed to be, which helps the anchor set properly and reduces wasted time fixing bad installs. For contractors doing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or general fastening work overhead, that consistency matters more than anything fancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe SDS-plus shank is the practical feature that makes this tool worth buying for the right setup. It works with SDS-plus rotary hammers, so the setting process is quicker than hand setting and easier to repeat across multiple anchors. On real jobs, that saves time when you are installing threaded rod hangers or other suspended hardware and do not want every anchor to be a guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eConstruction is straightforward and jobsite appropriate. Simpson lists the DIABST37-SDS as carbon steel, which is what you want in a dedicated setting tool that is going to see repeated impact use. There is no extra complexity here because there does not need to be. This is a purpose-built install accessory, not a general-use bit, and that simplicity is part of the value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCompatibility is specific, not broad. This setting tool is for use with Simpson Strong-Tie Drop-In models \u003cstrong\u003eDIAB37\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDIABL37\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is important because anchor setting tools are size-specific. If you use the wrong tool, installation can be inconsistent and anchor performance can suffer. Simpson also notes that oversized holes make anchors harder to set and reduce load capacity, so proper hole prep and the correct setting tool go together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis tool makes the most sense for pros working in concrete and masonry fastening: electrical contractors hanging trapeze supports, plumbing crews suspending pipe, HVAC installers running overhead systems, and general contractors handling anchor installation on commercial jobs. Serious DIY users can use it too, but it is really aimed at people who want the right tool for repeated anchor-setting work instead of making do with whatever is in the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSet Drop-In Anchors the Right Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/10497943208230_543fbc02789a.jpg\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie DIABST37-SDS SDS-plus Setting Tool shown as a carbon steel drop-in anchor setting tool for installing 3\/8 inch DIAB anchors in concrete and overhead fastening work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis tool is built for one job: setting the correct Simpson Strong-Tie drop-in anchors quickly and consistently with an SDS-plus rotary hammer. That is exactly what you want when anchor installation speed and repeatable results matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with DIAB37 and DIABL37 drop-in anchors\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSDS-plus shank works with compatible rotary hammers\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUsed for concrete and masonry anchor installation, including overhead applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(10) Simpson Strong-Tie DIABST37-SDS SDS-plus Setting Tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDrop-in anchors are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eShank Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSDS-plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eCompatible Anchor Models\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDIAB37, DIABL37\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eAnchor Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in. rod drop-in anchors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6.25 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0.2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBox Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePower-setting tool for drop-in anchor installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eRotary Hammer Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits tools that accept an SDS-plus shank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAnchor Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for Simpson Strong-Tie DIAB37 and DIABL37 drop-in anchors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eMade for setting 3\/8 inch rod drop-in anchors in concrete and masonry installations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConcrete Anchoring\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMasonry Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eElectrical\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHVAC\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eOverhead Installations\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eThreaded Rod Hangers\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eMatch this tool to the exact anchor size every time. The DIABST37-SDS is made for DIAB37 and DIABL37 anchors, and Simpson notes that oversized holes make anchors harder to set and reduce load capacity, so hole quality and the right setting tool both matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n        Warranty description listed as 12 months.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie DIABST37-SDS SDS-plus Setting Tool: the right tool if you are setting 3\/8 inch drop-ins on purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of specialty tool that pays for itself the minute you stop fighting bad anchor installs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pros installing DIAB37 or DIABL37 drop-in anchors in concrete, especially for overhead MEP work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is purpose-built, SDS-plus ready, and sized for the exact anchor family instead of trying to be a one-size-fits-all solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a general anchor tool. Buy it when you need this exact size and anchor compatibility, and remember the anchors are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat anchors does this tool fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for Simpson Strong-Tie DIAB37 and DIABL37 drop-in anchors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shank type does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses an SDS-plus shank for compatible rotary hammers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be used for overhead anchor installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Supplementary product data states it sets drop-ins for overhead applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e The tool is made from carbon steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999300383014,"sku":"DIABST37-SDS","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/DIABST37-SDS_00707392116394_Product_Photo_02_1761a003-d7ae-475a-8cdd-d97515fa3c2b.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-sds-plus-setting-tool-for-3-8-in-rod-diab-drop-in-anchor-diabst37-sds","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}