Drilling concrete
#1
05-17-15, 09:21 AM
Drilling concrete
Hi, I am trying to drill some holes in a concrete garage base without success. I am using a dewalt mains corded drill with a brand new masonary bit.
I have tried a pilot hole with a smaller (new) bit but I still can't get more than about 5mm into the concrete.
The holes I need are 14mm and 100mm deep.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
Peter
I have tried a pilot hole with a smaller (new) bit but I still can't get more than about 5mm into the concrete.
The holes I need are 14mm and 100mm deep.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
Peter
#2
05-17-15, 09:29 AM
Welcome to the forums! I use a Dewalt SDS hammer drill. Makes short work of drilling into concrete. Does your drill have a hammer feature? Milwaukee makes a cheaper version but does the same job. Milwaukee 7/8 in. SDS D-Handle Rotary Hammer-5262-21 - The Home Depot
#6
05-17-15, 10:50 AM
What type of drill bit? You need one for concrete not masonry. Terms may be different in the UK but here they sell drill bits for plaster and other non concrete surfaces called masonry bits. The packages sometimes seem to indicate they will work on concrete but they won't.
#8
05-17-15, 11:59 AM
According to amazon the D25013k is rated at 1.8 joules. That seems like very little. I have a Dewalt hammer drill that's adjustable from 3-20 J and on it's lowest setting doesn't perform that well
Last edited by Esand1; 05-17-15 at 12:55 PM.
#9
05-17-15, 06:35 PM
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You haven't mentioned what type of bit and its condition yet. A few months ago I drilled 3 holes in a concrete footing, each was close to 150 mm deep (6"+/-). They went in like a knife through butter, using my cheapo Harbor Freight hammer drill and the long concrete bit that came with it. The holes were 19 mm (3/4") dia., and no pilot holes were needed. It helps to stop after about every inch (25 mm) of depth, and slowly withdraw the drill (while still spinning) to remove tailings from the hole.
#10
05-18-15, 02:05 PM
Thanks for all the replies!
The drill was borrowed from a friend and he had the chuck in (and I knew no better!) so when I removed the chuck and used an SDS bit, it went through the concrete like a knife through butter. I wouldn't have known to ask without the help so thanks to everyone.
Cheers
Peter
The drill was borrowed from a friend and he had the chuck in (and I knew no better!) so when I removed the chuck and used an SDS bit, it went through the concrete like a knife through butter. I wouldn't have known to ask without the help so thanks to everyone.
Cheers
Peter
