I'm putting up a dog gate (attaching to a door frame) in my apartment. I have absolutely no idea about drills. is this a suitable drill for that task?
1621516
Well, I can tell you its a really great drill,and it will handle that job just fine,it can handle many jobs no problem!
1788057
I wouldn't recommend drilling into concrete with this drill. If it were me, I would use an electric corded drill for that task.
1631982
You can use a regular drill. Just make sure it is tight around shank. For best results use dremel. Anything is possible
2270900
Mitch - I don't think the design of this would be all that great for using with/as a hammer drill. While it may work just fine, I would think it would start to fall apart at some point from the constant hammering. Just my opinion -
2125521
The drill is very easy to operate. It could drill fence posts very easily. I have not tried to drill concrete. However, it has plenty of torque so I would guess it could drill into concrete pretty well.
2125520
M3 ..... This is an excellent drill for most jobs around the house. I am very pleased with it. Having said that, if you are doing pressure treated fencing and concrete, I would buy a separate more powerful cord drill which will do a better job of those tough projects. Just one mans opinion.
1072381
Yes , I use a sds 24 and a 12 inch 3/8 masonary bit occasionally in my line of work. I wouldn't use it as sds drill all the time, it's not made for that.
2009514
Not advisable, however if you're just wanting to drill one hole for something, you can buy a masonry drill bit but they don't last long and it's hard on the drill. It's best to buy a hammer drill if you're going to be doing a lot of concrete/masonry drilling.
1276392
if it's a wood bannister you can drill right into it...only 4 screws per side....if metal railing...we strap a piece of wood to it and then mount gate into wood
2142724
I think the dog will be fine but U can always drill a few holes in the back without sacrificing the rigidity of the back wall.. that's just my opinion, though.. have a nice trip!!
2267982
I would highly recommend it for hobby/art and basic repair projects, but not necessarily for things people are going to be standing on. So maybe not. It does 1/8" mild steel very nicely, so might work for your fence/gate.
2244229
Not really good for tight spaces. U may want a buffer bit that can be attatched to a drill
1881348
If you need a 1/2" drill, then this is idea. It does well for building decks, etc. in home use. But, if your needs are more delicate, as mine are in my cabinet shop, like drilling holes in entry door edges for latching hardware and dead bolts, I think it is too aggressive. I use a 3/8" drill for these lighter purpose. This drill is powerful and especially good where a hard working drill is needed, like masonry or rotary drilling bolt holes when building decks. In the situation I stated for shop use,this drill almost went all the way through the door stile. That would have been a disaster for me. It is aggressive. If you need a 1/2" drill, then this is idea. It does well for building decks, etc. in home use. But, if your needs are more delicate, as mine are in my cabinet shop, like drilling holes in entry door edges for latching hardware and dead bolts, I think it is too aggressive. I use a 3/8" drill for these lighter purpose. This drill is powerful and especially good where a hard working drill is needed, like masonry or rotary drilling bolt holes when building decks. In the situation I stated for shop use,this drill almost went all the way through the door stile. That... » Read More If you need a 1/2" drill, then this is idea. It does well for building decks, etc. in home use. But, if your needs are more delicate, as mine are in my cabinet shop, like drilling holes in entry door edges for latching hardware and dead bolts, I think it is too aggressive. I use a 3/8" drill for these lighter purpose. This drill is powerful and especially good where a hard working drill is needed, like masonry or rotary drilling bolt holes when building decks. In the situation I stated for shop use,this drill almost went all the way through the door stile. That would have been a disaster for me. It is aggressive. « Show Less
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It's got lots of power and sturdiness so I think it'll do fine with the correct bit. You might go through a few bits, depending on depth and strength of concrete but the drill will hold up.
658778
If you use one of the smaller drill bits and don't have to do more than one hole. Otherwise get a bigger drill. I use mine mostly for pilot holes, but then again I have other drills. The advantage of this drill is that it is cordless and works with regular batteries so you don't have to put up with a cord or an uncharged cordless drill for a small job.
1829845
yes.....this drill has a lot of torque. I had no problems drilling 1/4" steel in my back yard repairing a fence.
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.