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Is a hammer drill necessary for drilling into brick?
Posted on 9/12/20 at 10:42 am
Posted on 9/12/20 at 10:42 am
I have a regular dewalt drill... Would that work if paired with a masonry bit?
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Posted on 9/12/20 at 10:50 am to Uncle JackD
Probably - brick and mortar is pretty soft. Maybe set the drill to a slower speed and back it out frequently to remove the “dust”.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 10:53 am to CrawDude
Impact driver and carbide bit works fine for me.
Dewalt drill should* work but you might need the extra torque.
Dewalt drill should* work but you might need the extra torque.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:01 am to Uncle JackD
With a good masonry bit and you don't run it too fast. I've found that the Bosch Blue Granite bits run pretty good without the hammer function, I use a spray bottle of water to keep the bit cooler and flush out the swarf though. Can even drill concrete with them.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:10 am to Uncle JackD
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Is a hammer drill necessary for drilling into brick?
i dont know about necessary but its a helluva lot easier.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:19 am to CAD703X
quote:Hell yeah it is.
i dont know about necessary but its a helluva lot easier.
OP, what size holes and how many? And how is accessibility? Drilling downward or horizontal? Kneeling, standing, or on a ladder?
Can't really give good advice without knowing those answers. I'll let you borrow my hammer drill before I let you spend hours working your arse off on something that could take 10 minutes.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:19 am to Clames
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With a good masonry bit and you don't run it too fast. I've found that the Bosch Blue Granite bits run pretty good without the hammer function, I use a spray bottle of water to keep the bit cooler and flush out the swarf though. Can even drill concrete with them.
This is the trick. Keep the bit cool. If not, you will burn it.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:20 am to Uncle JackD
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Is a hammer drill necessary for drilling into brick?
If you're not trying to burn up your drill. The people saying yes have 0 idea what sort of metals and other hard object can actually be found inside a brick.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:31 am to Uncle JackD
Yes...you will want a hammer drill...been there done dat. I got one come grab dat U.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:44 am to NOLAGT
quote:Yeah, if I didn't already have one, I think my limit would be about 2 and a half 1/4" holes before going to the store to buy a hammer drill.
Yes...you will want a hammer drill...been there done dat.
You can get a decent 5/8" hammer drill for probably $70. Worth it for 3+ holes.
This post was edited on 9/12/20 at 11:47 am
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:57 am to Korkstand
It took me longer to try to drill 4 holes than it did to go to the store and buy a hammer drill. It makes it like drilling into wood.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:58 am to Korkstand
Appreciate it, fellas. Gonna borrow one from dat baw GT.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 12:02 pm to Uncle JackD
I just use my regular drill and a mallet. Works every time
Posted on 9/12/20 at 4:15 pm to Uncle JackD
You can't borrow a hammer drill? I have 2 20v hammer drills, they are nowhere near as good as a big one but they go through brick like butter.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 7:09 pm to NOLAGT
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took me longer to try to drill 4 holes than it did to go to the store and buy a hammer drill. It makes it like drilling into wood.
That first hole you drill with a hammer drill after using a regular drill is mind blowing.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 7:42 pm to Uncle JackD
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Gonna borrow one from dat baw GT.
Plot twist. His drill is broken and will blame you. Buy him a cheap harbor freight.
Posted on 9/13/20 at 4:12 am to ItNeverRains
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I just use my regular drill and a mallet. Works every time
I’ve pounded on the back of my drill while drilling brick before. It does work. But if you are doing more than setting a flag, get the hammer drill
Posted on 9/13/20 at 6:18 am to NYCAuburn
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That first hole you drill with a hammer drill after using a regular drill is mind blowing.
This. Some mortar can be easy but some brick and mortar will eat bits with out the hammer option.
Posted on 9/13/20 at 9:03 am to Janky
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Buy him a cheap harbor freight.
Dat baw will owe me some pappiez if he busup my hammer time.
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