Trying to drill in brick


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Old 10-12-15, 09:10 AM
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Trying to drill in brick

The masonry drill bit isn't going anywhere.
Is there a better 5/32 drill bit to use?



 
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Old 10-12-15, 09:20 AM
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You need a hammer drill. Even a masonry bit won't drill into brick, mortar or concrete very well without a hammer drill.
 
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Old 10-12-15, 09:23 AM
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Yes, hammer drill. You are just wasting your time if you don't have one.
 
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Old 10-12-15, 05:19 PM
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A light duty hammer drill will still be tough... bricks can be hard as stone. A 1 1/8" or 1 1/2" SDS rotary hammer would make quick work of it.
 
 

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