Robert Allison wrote:

desgnr wrote:

I want to install some fir strips with Tapcon's on a poured concrete
foundation wall.
The guy at Home Depot said i would have to use a Hammer Drill,because my
regular drill will burn the bits.
Is this true ?
Any other solution appreciated.



A home depot guy that knows what he is talking about. Maybe
they are trying to reverse their image.

Yes, he is right. Rent one, borrow one, or buy one. It will
go twice as fast and won't overheat the bits (much).

Hint; buy extra bits if you are going to be doing very many
holes.

--
Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX

Further, if you do want to rent one, Depot's rental department rents
Hilti hammer drills which are pretty much the best there are (Bosch and
Milwaukee make good ones as well). Be sure you get bits that are
percussion rated since a hammer drill will destroy cheapo "masonry" bits
in milliseconds.