masonary bit for drill

[ksma...@charter.net]

I am a complete newbie at this stuff, but since I'm a single mom, it's
about time I started learning some things. I was given two drills, one
with a cord and one cordless. Now I need a masonary bit to drill
through my cinderblock walls. (I'm wanting to hang hardware for window
dressings.) Can someone please tell me if all masonary bits are the
same -- except for size -- I know that's different. But do I need to
buy the same brand of bit as the brand of my drill or can I buy just
any masonary bit for the size I need?

Advice is appreciated in advance ....

[trar...@mindspring.com]

any brand will do, but you usually get what you pay for in terms of
quality..
also, you'll proberly want to use the electric drill on this project
good luck

[PHIL WOLF]

It shouldn't matter what brand of drill bit you buy but here's stuff I
learned about masonry bits, etc.
The size of the bit IS important depending on your drill... if the bit is
1/2 inch in diameter and your bit only will open to 1/4 inch your drill
won't take it. Are your chucks keyless (do you tighten them by hilding the
chuck and running the drill?) if so, round bits become loose much more
easily than bits made for this kind of chuck. They have octagonal shafts.
cinder block is more difficult to drill into because of the composition.
anyone who has tried to drill into old block and hit a stone will agree with
this. back the bit out frequently to get rid of the concrete silt which
will slow you down if it builds up. also if you it a spot that stop you
dead no matter how hard you push, take the bit out of the hole and use a
center punch or long skinny chisle with a hammer to try and break through
slightly being careful not to damage the block. The resume drilling. If
this doesn't work you might need to find another location to drill. Hope
this helps.

phil

[Sheltraw, Norris]

The previous replies are correct, but they fail to caution you of one
thing. It is very difficult and work involved to drill into concrete or
hard block with just a common drill. It takes a hammer drill to do the
job quickly and efficiently. A hammer drill both turns the bit and at
the same time pulses a hammering of the bit. This allots the bit to
both drill and chip away. I have done much concrete drilling, and
believe me, life will be a lot easier with a hammer drill. You can rent
one at any rental or home center. As for bits, Makita, is excellent,
and I found Black & Decker to be good ones too. Get some ear plugs too,
the hammer drill is noisy.

-30-
Shel

[mickey]

[mickey]

mickey wrote:
Now you have sorted the correct drill and bit, don't forget that you
need to make sure there are no pipes or electric cables behind the area
into which you drill.