Drill bits
#1
Drill bits
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I have a Makita drill...
I need a masonry drill bit...
Can I just buy any masonry drill bit and use it w/my Makita drill?
I have a Makita drill...
I need a masonry drill bit...
Can I just buy any masonry drill bit and use it w/my Makita drill?
#2
Group Moderator
Short answer, yes. However, depending on what you're drilling into, you might need a hammerdrill.
#3
Originally Posted by J.M.C.
Short answer, yes. However, depending on what you're drilling into, you might need a hammerdrill.
#7
DIYADDICT,
The diameter of the hole and the hardness of the concrete will determine your success with a non-hammer drill.
Diameters up to about 1/4" should be no problem.
The speed of the drill rather than it's power is the most important.
Use the fastest setting.
A little tip is that if you are drilling concrete with a regular drill, a pointed chisel will help.
If the hole advances a bit and then the drill won't go any further, place the punch into the hole and hit it with a hammer. Doesn't have to be very hard.
It is usually a small stone that causes the stoppage and will be broken by the chisel.
Be sure to wear safety glasses.
How big a hole do you need?
The diameter of the hole and the hardness of the concrete will determine your success with a non-hammer drill.
Diameters up to about 1/4" should be no problem.
The speed of the drill rather than it's power is the most important.
Use the fastest setting.
A little tip is that if you are drilling concrete with a regular drill, a pointed chisel will help.
If the hole advances a bit and then the drill won't go any further, place the punch into the hole and hit it with a hammer. Doesn't have to be very hard.
It is usually a small stone that causes the stoppage and will be broken by the chisel.
Be sure to wear safety glasses.
How big a hole do you need?
#8
I regularly drill concrete up to 5/8" with standard (non hammer) drill 9.6,14.4 cordless now 18 volt cordless.
using presure on the drill helps . unlike wood where you let the bit do the work I suggest putting some muscle behind it when drilling masonry
( I did break down and buy a hammer drill the other day to replace my 18volt cordless when the switch broke while I was putting up shutters with hurricane Wilma on the way . I haven't had a chance to use it on masonry yet )
using presure on the drill helps . unlike wood where you let the bit do the work I suggest putting some muscle behind it when drilling masonry
( I did break down and buy a hammer drill the other day to replace my 18volt cordless when the switch broke while I was putting up shutters with hurricane Wilma on the way . I haven't had a chance to use it on masonry yet )
#9
I have a 12 volt cordless 3/8" MFORCE...
I am installing laminate floating wood and the hole in the concrete is for the transition pieces. The screws aren't that big/thick but I never knew you could just drill into concrete w/out the concrete cracking.
Will use the fastest setting! I actually thot the slower setting would be best so the concrete wouldn't crack so that helps a lot.
Don't want to break my new drill so I'll try what's been suggested first and if it doesn't do anything I may just glue the piece though I heard it just might come out...
Thanks everyone
I am installing laminate floating wood and the hole in the concrete is for the transition pieces. The screws aren't that big/thick but I never knew you could just drill into concrete w/out the concrete cracking.
Will use the fastest setting! I actually thot the slower setting would be best so the concrete wouldn't crack so that helps a lot.
Don't want to break my new drill so I'll try what's been suggested first and if it doesn't do anything I may just glue the piece though I heard it just might come out...
Thanks everyone
#10
If it's just for trim then a 3/16" hole for a plastic anchor should be no sweat.
Just use some judgement when pushing on the drill so as not to overload it.
Just use some judgement when pushing on the drill so as not to overload it.
#14
Hey guys! Thanks! I went to HD and they had the vermont american and I was able to drill my hole though it took a lot of work so now I understand why a corded drill would be best...I need to recharge my battery! I have a lot of holes to make...
Speed is very important-I set it at the fast...worked great
Placing a punch into the hole w/hammer when it wouldn't go further is a very smart thing to do...really helped a lot.
I love tools...!!!
Speed is very important-I set it at the fast...worked great
Placing a punch into the hole w/hammer when it wouldn't go further is a very smart thing to do...really helped a lot.
I love tools...!!!