Just wondering if I absolutely HAVE to invest in a hammer drill for one small project.
2007-01-17 04:51:52 · 14 answers · asked by cbmtrx 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
--thanks for the quick answers! Just what I needed!
2007-01-17 04:57:24 · update #1
If you only need to drill a couple of holes, its no big deal. I had to drill 4 holes in some block columns to mount a gate, and it worked fine.
2007-01-17 04:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the concrete is not too hard or if you are not drilling large holes.
You can rent drills for the job which may be your best bet. We oftenm do. But if it's a small job you can buy a battery poperate drill which serves as both a regular drill and a hammer drill. get the 18 volt one,It ranges form about 70 to well over 100.
Anothe rthought is you might find one at a pawn shop at a cheap price in good enough shape to dothe job. Just becareful or you'll pay as much for the pawn shop drill as you would a new one.
You can check out hammer/hammer drill prices on lowes,com
2007-01-17 04:59:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drilling Into Concrete
2016-10-04 05:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right tool for the job is a hammer drill. If you are talking about 4-5 holes, a corded drill will do fine. If the housing gets really hot stop and let it cool down. Go slow and you should be ok. If you just can't seem to get the job done, rent a hammer drill at Home Depot.
2016-03-29 01:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can but their is the chance that you will burn out the drill itself go to a couple of yard sales and see if you can find a hammer drill probally someone out their just bought one and used it once and now has no other need for it
2007-01-17 04:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by slp9209 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can drill small holes with a masonry bit. If you have to drill large holes you will have to use a hammer drill.
2007-01-17 04:54:36 · answer #6 · answered by johnnyandelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sure can! As said before it just takes a bit longer and the bit head (cut edge) gets hotter... it will dull the bit faster so beware, the more holes, the longer each one will take but if you used a hammer drill the bit would last longer overall.
2007-01-17 05:00:00 · answer #7 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent a hammer drill for a few hours and get it done right, you will burn up your drill if the concrete is really dense.
2007-01-17 11:15:21 · answer #8 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it can be done and done properly if you have the right size masonary bits. it does take longer to finish, dont put too much pressure on the bit or you`ll be there all day changing bits pressure dulls them and snaps the smaller ones. for single use jobs, hammer drills are nice, but not absolutely necessary
2007-01-17 04:58:19 · answer #9 · answered by robert r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A regular drill will work as long as you have a good bit.
2007-01-17 04:55:34 · answer #10 · answered by Clumsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋