Drilling a Hole in Hardieplank
mcp6453
not work.
Colbyt
"mcp6453" <mcp...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> What drill bit do I use to drill a small hole in Hardieplank? A masonry
> bit does not work.
I used, abused and ruined a couple of regular HS steel bits making a few
new nailing holes. They work but you will only get a few holes each.
Colbyt
DanG
and twist bits work, but will dull quickly. Carbide burr in a
Rotozip type tool work well.
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"mcp6453" <mcp...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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George
> What drill bit do I use to drill a small hole in Hardieplank? A masonry
> bit does not work.
Sure they do.
Maybe you might get a better reply if you describe why the masonry bit
doesn't work for you.
mcp6453
I tried to drill a hole in the siding to mount a flag pole holder. Since the
siding is cement board, it seemed to me that a masonry bit would be a good way
to drill the hole. Therefore, I grabbed a 1/8" masonry bit, inserted it into the
chuck of my trusty drill, and commenced to try to drill the hole. Unfortunately,
even though the bit was turning and was in full contact with the siding, the
hole did not appear. Even though I pushed harder, the bit did not drill a hole
in the siding.
While masonry bits may work for every other person who uses one to drill a hole
in Hardieplank, in this particular case, even though I followed normal operating
procedure for drilling a hole, the procedure did not result in a hole. The drill
was a standard rotary drill, not a hammer drill. The masonry bit was not carbide
tipped.
Does that help?
George
Was this bit some big box "special deal"? Never saw a masonry bit that
didn't have a carbide insert. But even a good quality twist drill will
make a hole in hardieplank.
hr(bob) hofmann@att.net
Are you sure the drill was rotating in the cutting direction?
C & E
"hr(bob) hof...@att.net" <hrho...@att.net> wrote in message
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On Dec 19, 11:37 am, mcp6453 <mcp6...@gmail.com> wrote:
> George wrote:
> > On 12/19/2009 08:58, mcp6453 wrote:
> >> What drill bit do I use to drill a small hole in Hardieplank? A masonry
> >> bit does not work.
<snip>
The drill
> was a standard rotary drill, not a hammer drill. The masonry bit was not
> carbide tipped.
>
> Does that help?
Are you sure the drill was rotating in the cutting direction?
Yep, it's easily done. No matter how ludicrous it sounds check the drill.
Master Betty
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+++++++++
LOL....my first thought.
Colbyt
>
> Are you sure the drill was rotating in the cutting direction?
>
> +++++++++
>
> LOL....my first thought.
>
Give they guy a break fellas. I burnt up two bits because my tapcon masonry
was already fried and I need the job done before it rained.
Oren
>Are you sure the drill was rotating in the cutting direction?
My thoughts exactly :-/ Don't ask me how I know! BTDT
KC
> Carbide burr in a Rotozip type tool works well.
>
As does a diamond burr in a Dremel. Also works well for drilling
holes in ceramic tile. And the diamond drill set at HF is cheap and
good.
KC
Tony
If the drill is turning the right direction, then the bit is dull/shot.
Without being carbide tipped, they don't last long, especially if it's
used without water to keep it cool and/or run at high speed and
overheated it.
Master Betty
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There was another guy, in another group, that asked: How do I drill a square
hole?
And he was serious.
Oren
wrote:
>There was another guy, in another group, that asked: How do I drill a square
>hole?
>
>And he was serious.
Why not?
Master Betty
Yeah...I've heard of such a thing. Not readily available. In this case a
metal punch was more appropriate.
SteveAustin
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Rod Speed
> I found that in order to drill pilot holes in fiber cement lap siding for
> hand nailing I found that Harbor Freight (not typically a fan of HF) has a
> wall with throw away titanium bit packages that each contain a number of
> same size bits. Example: I found with my galvanized ring shank siding
> nails, a 3/32" bit works best. Do not go all the way into the stud. Let
> the nail or screw do that. They last as long as better quality bits - I
> could buy a package of 7 bits for $1.99. I swear they last as long as bits
> costing three or four times as much. After 10 to 15 holes each bit is worn
> out. Throw it away and put in a fresh cheap bit! Do not over think this.
> Just throw the bit away! I have experimented with all kinds of methods,
> but I feel so much more productive . The nails go right in and then tap to
> flush tight, do not embed the nail.
years, stupid.
Peeler
Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again:
>
> Think he might well have worked it out for himself or given up after 11
> years, stupid.
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