What drill bit do you use to drill concrete?
Drilling in concrete is very easy, if you have the right tools.
But what are the right tools for this?
If you just pick any drill from your stash and use it with any drill bit, you probably won’t be able to drill through anything.
But what should you use?
We will explain in this article.
Drilling in concrete, the right drill, concrete drill bit?
The answer is quite simple.
You need a hammer.
This type of drill has a hammer function, in addition to a rotating function.
Don’t confuse this with the hammer function pictured on the drill chuck.
The drilling function is not that powerful, so it cannot be used for drilling in concrete. Simply put, a hammer drill (a drill that includes a rotary hammer mode) has more power for drilling into concrete than a vibrating drill.
But just a hammer is not enough.
You also need the right drill.
Hammer drills today have a quick click-in chuck called SDS-Plus.
These are only suitable for SDS-Plus hammers.
The anchoring in the shank of an SDS Plus drill bit prevents it from slipping.
Once you have chosen the correct diameter and the correct type and quality of drill bit, you just need to determine the depth of the drill hole before you can start drilling with a hammer drill.
Determining depth is important and necessary.
Otherwise all your anchoring product can do is slip into the depth too deeply.
So what do we do?
First, measure the length of the anchor you want to anchor in the concrete wall, and then decide what exact length of drill bit you need.
Very important, a precise and straight drill.
Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, water, and iron, if necessary. The exact composition and hardness vary, but concrete is often very hard.
Therefore, concrete is the most important building material for new construction.
Few new homes are built that are not made of concrete inside and out, reinforced or otherwise.
The hardness of concrete offers great durability. It also makes it difficult to drill into.
Summary.
After the question,
This article could have contained only one word: SDS PLUS drill bits and a quality hammer.
If you are drilling in concrete, it is best not to use any of this.
Because it will cost you a lot of strength, your drill, your wall, and maybe even your patience.
