Is this a good tool to drill holes in masonry ceiling to hang a lamp? My hammer drill with masonry bit is not doing the job.
1570529
Yes, if the masonry is sound, and thick enough to hold an anchor. If this masonry is plaster, it may not support the weight and it would be better to attach to the wood above the plaster after drilling through the plaster. I drilled 3/8 " holes in an old concrete ceiling 1 1/2" deep in about 10 seconds each.
1570530
With the right bit it is perfect. Much better than your average hammer drill.
1570531
Yes.. they take their own bits, but it does a great job drilling holes. I've drilled 1/2" holes through my solid 8" thick foundation several times. It is hard concrete with river rock from the 1940's so it is very hard. It goes through pretty quick.
1570532
Yes, This is a hammer drill that is excellent for drilling into masonry. Make sure you have a good bit and you should be fine.
1570533
5 stars for this drill. I have never been disappointed with this unit. I also use bosch masonry drill bits, you can't go wrong, I actually snapped a 3/16" bit in concrete and when I looked at the brand it was dewalt, don't waste money on these bits or the even cheaper knock offs. you GET what you pay for!!!
167225
The hammer drill sofly hammers as it drills, makin it much more useful for a masonry objects. Regular drill just not as effective!
1341060
Yes, just drill with a masonry bit and use an anchor. You can also consider glue. Also consider alternate places to mount it.
484415
I drilled a tiny hole in the glass of a outdoor light fixture that was getting some condensation for a weep hole, I used a pencil pointed diamond bit and took it slow.Worked fine but that was the only time I have used it to drill glass and have never used it on tile.
1238107
This is a hammer drill, it can be used to drill concrete with a masonry bit. It isn't an impact driver which is normally used for driving screws into wood, drywall ect. It will however work but not as efficiently. Both tools are designed specifically for different tasks.
2162588
It should work fine. I used it to cut masonry stone for a stacked stone fireplace.
2149509
Absolutely not! These are for metal or wood. You need to look at Masonry Drill Bits for use in concrete drilling. Those drill bits are carbide tipped and the drilling tip is configured to better withstand the abrasiveness of the concrete.
2012249
I don't think they would be particularly effective, and the effort would likely get you a jagged hole (at best) or a broken shell (at worst) and ruin the bit in the process. A set of masonry bits for drilling ceramic tile would probably be more suited to the task.
956968
I have used it only to drill holes in the side, near the bottom, of wine bottles that I make into lamps. I submerse the bottle in water in a plastic tub. The bit does a fine job of that work. I think the key to drilling marble with it would be keeping the bit cool and the slurry washed away. You might try a practice run (the bit's only $5+) on a scrap piece, or the underside, of a slab of marble with water from a hose running over the bore hole.
306766
The 3rill is a Drill/Driver/Impact driver, not a hammer drill. It has a 1/4" Hex Shank chuck and I am unaware of any masonry bits that will work with this type of chuck. To answer your question, could you.....probably, should you.....no. I would recommend getting a hammer drill for this purpose. Check out the Rockwell Shop Series hammer drill, it is fairly inexpensive and will do exactly what you need. http://www.amazon.com/Rockwell-ShopSeries-RC3136-2-Inch-Hammer/dp/B003EI7WOC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1401281173&sr=8-3&keywords=Rockwell+Hammer+Drill
1088772
The particular set of three shown here are good for metal, wood and plastic. You can buy one that is studded with diamond dust that will cut masonry. I have one (more expensive) but haven't used it yet so don't know how long it will last.
224625
No, I have this kit. This works like a cork/bottle stopper and the wire comes out of the top. It makes creating a lamp super easy though. No drillng!
2009518
long as you have the right bit. It's not a hammer drill but you can drill small holes ect into masonry and all with a masonry bit.
2133166
Hi Bro, I bought one of this; and cut perfectly plaster, drywall panels and similar consistence products. The bit that come with it, Works nicely. If you Desire cut another materials like tiles for example, you need another bit for that material. I hope that information be useful....
308553
No. The downward impact may not be enought to break masonary. Buy the crafstman bolt-on hammer drill attachment, it will fit the B&D; matrix system and work on masonry
1182592
A masonry bit is essential to drill concrete but since it's usually a long, drawn out process, I would only consider a corded drill.
1270265
I have not used it for that, but only for tulip bulbs. I would not think it would be adequate, as the hole it digs is small, and, if you try to enlarge it, the bit is not strong enough to resist slipping. Also, the shaft is smooth, rather than square, so it does not produce a lot of torque.