Questions tagged [drill-bit]
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Why is this wood on my drill bit from wall framing a different color?
I was installing some new blinds and when I drilled into the framing above the window my drill bit had a darker color wood dust on it. Other places I have drilled at the dust is the standard wood ...
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Drill speed for ceramic tile
I am about to make holes in a ceramic tile (in order to attach an Ikea piece of furniture in the bathroom). As this is the first time I am going to do this, I have done some research and bought some ...
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Unknown Dremel bits -Need to identify
Any idea what these Dremel 3000 bits or parts do? I bought a second-hand used Dremel 3000, these bits came along with it. The cylinder shape bit (A in the picture) feels hard rubber/tyre and the ...
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Tap and die for trailer hitch [closed]
I am trying to install a trailer hitch on my 2010 Honda CRV LX to tow 2 bicycles behind my CRV. The trailer hitch set that I bought included 4 bolts that bolt directly into the frame. My honda has 4 ...
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What type of bit do I use to drill holes in stainless steel? Nothing seems to work
I recently bought some Damascus 1 inch ring stock (304 and 316 stainless). I sliced off about 8 mm of it using a bandsaw. I then stuck it in a vice and attempted to drill through it. I have tried ...
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What dimensions is a "Size 6 Drill Bit"?
I've purchased some blinds from a UK company and their instructional video says to use a "Size 6 Drill Bit"... except I can't find an agreed definition on what size this is.
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Window Planter Box
I want to start this off by saying I’m a beginner, so if something is obvious, I’m sorry but I’m just learning. Anyways, I have a 4 foot long by 1 foot deep by 1 foot tall window planter box. My first ...
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Bit slipping on pocket hole screw
I have kreg #2 screws and i’m using the #2 square bit that it comes with. So I know the bit is not the problem. But when I drill and get less than half way in the bit starts slipping off the screw ...
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What is the name of this pointed drill bit (used here for MDF)?
This long, pointed, gradually wider drill bit from this
video seems like an even better method to drill clean holes in MDF than the more common recommendation for brad-tipped drill bits.
What is the ...
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What is the purpose of these drill bits with two tips?
A friend of mine likes to buy old tools and smilar at car boots, and he picked up a set of bits which neither he nor his friends could identify. He showed me two of them:
They have two tips, one ...
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What do the 1/4 , 3/8, and 1/2 in the impact drivers mean?
I bought my first impact driver--a Worx 1/4 & 3/8 impact driver. I am trying to buy sockets and realised that these sockets come with drive sizes mostly 1/2".
I read more and I found that the ...
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What does the colour of drill bits mean?
I bought this set of drill bits.
The set came with 3 colours of drill bits:
Silver
Gold
and Black
I do not know. What does each one of these bit colours mean?
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What kind of drill bit will go through both concrete and wood to sink concrete anchors through the sill plate?
I need to sink 8" TITEN HD concrete anchors into a foundation and through 3" of wood sill plate above the concrete. It would be nice to use one drill bit, but from my research it looks like ...
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pilot bit for masonry hole saw
This seems like a stupid question, but I cannot figure it out ...
I have a couple of masonry hole saws (carbide tips) that I am using to drill holes through a cinderblock foundation wall for various ...
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The drill bits in my SDS drill don't slide up and down 15mm in the chuck
Drill bits are meant to slide up and down within the chuck. In my new drill there's about 2mm of in/out movement in the chuck. (There's about 1cm if movement from the whole chuck, but I don't think ...
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Why isn't there a single type of drill bit for both metal and concrete/bricks? [closed]
I have found that there are two different type of drill bits for the concrete/bricks and metal. Metal is so much harder than concrete and bricks. Therefore, from logic I would expect that the drill ...
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Why can’t my hammer drill drill a hole in concrete?
I do have a hammer drill (Bauer 7.5amp, Harbor Freight) and some 1/2“ Bosch masonry hammer drill bits.
I‘m trying to drill a hole into my concrete patio. I have made it one inch deep but that ...
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Counterbore pilot guide
I'm looking for something to drill a 3" + 1" counterbored hole by first drilling with a 1" auger bit and then drilling with a 3" bit part of that way yet keeping it perfectly ...
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Tricks for fitting a 7/16" bit into a 3/8" drill?
I have a 3/8 hand-held drill and that's pretty much all I need for my projects. But now I have a project where I have to insert large dowels, and they will need a 7/16" hole. I don't have that ...
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Drill hole size for a given screw size in tile
I need to install a grab bar in a ceramic-tiled shower. I plan on drilling through the tile and screwing into studs (no anchors) with stainless steel screws.
I know I need to use a carbide or diamond ...
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Difference between Impact vs normal drill bits for Masonary with sufficient BPM impact
So a Disclaimer - This is not a product review (so please do not misunderstand the intent)
I have got a trades-grade impact drill - DeWalt DCD795 which has enough torque and impact bpm to drill ...
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Can't drill hole deep enough in concrete
I need to anchor a shed to cement or concrete with ⅜" x 3" anchor bolts. I have a Bosch "long life in concrete" ⅜" bit. The drill motor is medium-size but was able to get ...
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Choosing pilot hole size for brick
I'm new to drilling but I've read up as much as I can.
I need to drill some 8mm holes in brick (not the mortar) for 8mm rawlplugs.
I'll be using a 550W Bosch corded hammer drill and I have a set of ...
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How can I mount something heavy on a wall that's too hard to drill more than 1/2 inch
I am trying to mount a wooden trellis on my living room wall. The house was built in 1890 and later remodeled. Most interior walls are standard drywall with studs, but the exterior walls seem to be ...
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What to do when drilling into steel has no effect? [closed]
I read a few online articles on drilling into metals. The advice is mostly the same:
Predrill a smaller hole.
Drill slowly — low rpm.
No need for fancy equipment — any drill bit specialized for metal ...
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I need a drill for driving ground rods [closed]
I'm absolutely tired of renting here. I need a drill for driving ground rods and soil is moderately hard one
I wanted to know how big/heavy drill I need for ground rods. 10-13 amps, and around 12-15 ...
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What diamond drill bit size is recommended for 1/2" pipes?
I have 2 pairs of copper stub outs (1/2") and one 1/2" PEX pipe that I need to drill holes in porcelain tiles
I can't figure out what diamond drill bit size to order.
This chart tells me I ...
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Not sure what drill bit to use for 6mm masonry anchor into brick
Similar to this question diy.stackexchange.com#q136613 but not sure exactly and I still don't know what I should do, so I'm opening a new one.
I have a masonry anchor that is 6x30 and want to drill ...
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Hilti TE2 locked without bit
I’ve got a Hilti TE2 and am unable to put the bit in. I think I might have accidentally locked the chuck without a bit in it and now unable to unlock it to put the bit in.
Any ideas?
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How can I drill my own electrical knockout?
I would like to drill a regular (I think 3/8") knockout on a metal appliance housing. It is not tabbed like on a metal handy box. Which drill bit should I use?
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Drilling speed/pressure/coolant guide
I have been led to believe that it is very important to the performance of the job and the life of the bit to use the appropriate speeds, etc., when drilling various materials.
I was about to purchase ...
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Is it safe to use short bits from manual screwdriwer with electric drill?
Is it safe to use short bits (from manual screwdriver) with electric drill Ryobi R18PD3?
Length of the hexagonal part (that fits into the drill) is 1.5cm. Original bits seems to be a bit:) longer.
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Is 6 holes in ceramic tiles the life of a drill bit?
I have always been unwilling to drill into ceramic tiles for fear of cracking them. But tomorrow, I am having a tile wall demolished, so I figured today I would get some drilling practice in while the ...
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Drilling out steel screws
What technique do I need to use for drilling out a steel screw? Might be stainless, not sure.
I'm using a Milwaukee M18Fuel hand drill and Milwaukee cobalt bits. It's a powerful drill.
I've made a ...
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What do we call this drill bit?
I was looking at few videos on "how to screw in MDF". I found the one which I needeed. Unfortunately he didn't mention which drill bit he was using.
Here is the photo of it.
I am looking to ...
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Is a spade bit the right tool for burying a 3/8″ bolt in plywood?
Suddenly the two hardware stores near me have all sorts of varieties of spade bit sets from multiple manufacturers displayed in prominent aisles, which makes me wonder whether that's the reason I am ...
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How can I tell if my tile is ceramic or porcelain?
I need to drill into some tile. How can I tell if it's ceramic or porcelain? I want to use the correct drill bit.
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Is my electric impact drill useless?
** I am not seeking a product review, but right/wrong choice for my drill machine**
Hello,
I have a Terratek 500w impact drill (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00H3KYLQY/ref=...
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Are There Any Dremel Cutting Wheels That Actually Cut Steel?
Recently,I was using my prized, vintage Dremel Moto Tool (model no. 2) in an attempt to sever a 1/8” diameter steel screw. I was using Dremel’s S-99 steel cutting wheel. Thinking that the cutting ...
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Drilling holes in towel hanger hardware
I'm trying to hang a towel hanger, but with my own anchors. I'm struggling to drill a hole in the steel hardware that gets bolted to the wall:
I'm using a hand drill, running at about 450rpm. I've ...
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What’s preventing my drill from going though my wall?
I’m trying to drill holes for 3/16 screws in the walls of my room, but the drill is unable to penetrate through some parts of the wall. At first I thought I hit a nail, so I tried making another hole ...
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Why do only some drill bits slip out my drill chuck?
I have an adored drill/driver that has always struggled with some cheap bits I had from another kit. Drilling into wood goes as planned, but then when pulling the bit back out of the wood, the bit ...
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Is it safe to use a drill bit with a half broken tip?
I broke the tip of the masonry drill bit. The tip looks like this now. Half of it is missing, and it seems that the tip itself moved slightly towards the center (since at the bottom, it is parallel to ...
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How can I drill through small thin hardened steel wrenches?
I have a couple wrenches that came with my mini air powered die grinder. I want to put a hole into the top so that I can attach a wire or string so I don't lose them.
I used a punch to put a dimple ...
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