Would a 10 amp 1/2 Drill motor be powerfull enough to drill holes into 6x6
pressure treated beams? I have several that I need to drill holes through
and I know my 3/8 drill would be toast after one or two...

On May 27, 9:03 pm, "gntry" wrote:
Would a 10 amp 1/2 Drill motor be powerfull enough to drill holes into 6x6
pressure treated beams? I have several that I need to drill holes through
and I know my 3/8 drill would be toast after one or two...

Probably. Final determination is based on bit size and
configuration. The manufacturer's web site will have the rated
capacities in different materials.

R

You don't say what size holes or how many.

Your 3/8 drill will probably do just fine unless it's a really
elcheapo. Buy 2 new spade bits of the size you want to drill - 2
in case you dull one if you are drilling quite a few. If you can
get one of the new Irwin speedbor max bits, they're awesome, but
pricey.

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"gntry" wrote in message
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Would a 10 amp 1/2 Drill motor be powerfull enough to drill
holes into 6x6 pressure treated beams? I have several that I
need to drill holes through and I know my 3/8 drill would be
toast after one or two...

On May 27, 8:03 pm, "gntry" wrote:
Would a 10 amp 1/2 Drill motor be powerfull enough to drill holes into 6x6
pressure treated beams? I have several that I need to drill holes through
and I know my 3/8 drill would be toast after one or two...

Your drill should be fine. I have a selection of drills from the
smallest to the Hole Hawg. In my experience you will get fair warning
when you are doing too much with a drill. First you will smell it, a
burning smell. If you keep going it will get quite hot and you will
see smoke from the drill. Don't know what happens after that since I
always go up to a larger drill when this happens.

How many holes? How big? How fast? How hot is it in your area? Do
you know how to lightly press a drill into the work, lightly
enough that the motor doesn't stall? What's the speed rating of
your drill? Is it two speed?

--

Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
..

"gntry" wrote in message
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: Would a 10 amp 1/2 Drill motor be powerfull enough to drill
holes into 6x6
: pressure treated beams? I have several that I need to drill
holes through
: and I know my 3/8 drill would be toast after one or two...
:
:

Stormin Mormon wrote:
How many holes? How big? How fast? How hot is it in your area? Do
you know how to lightly press a drill into the work, lightly
enough that the motor doesn't stall? What's the speed rating of
your drill? Is it two speed?


For Pete's sake Chris, it's only a hole in wood! Do you have to make a
project out of it?

going to drill 6x6 beams with 1/2 holes probably 12-16 of them. using an
auger type bit. low speed, steady light pressure,..just needed to know if a
variable speed 1/2 drill motor would do the job..
"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
How many holes? How big? How fast? How hot is it in your area? Do
you know how to lightly press a drill into the work, lightly
enough that the motor doesn't stall? What's the speed rating of
your drill? Is it two speed?

--

Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
.

"gntry" wrote in message
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: Would a 10 amp 1/2 Drill motor be powerfull enough to drill
holes into 6x6
: pressure treated beams? I have several that I need to drill
holes through
: and I know my 3/8 drill would be toast after one or two...
:
:

"gntry" wrote in message
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going to drill 6x6 beams with 1/2 holes probably 12-16 of them. using an
auger type bit. low speed, steady light pressure,..just needed to know if
a variable speed 1/2 drill motor would do the job..

I've used a 1/2" drill to put that many holes in concrete with no problem.
This should be no sweat at all. Good that you are using an auger bit as
most all of the spade bits are really crappy and will take longer..

On May 27, 8:03 pm, "gntry" wrote:
Would a 10 amp 1/2 Drill motor be powerfull enough to drill holes into 6x6
pressure treated beams? I have several that I need to drill holes through
and I know my 3/8 drill would be toast after one or two...

Milwaukee make 'Selfeed' bits in all sizes that are a delight to use.
I've used the 1" size with a 3/8" (Milwaukee, of course) drill with no
problems. These bits are usually found at industrial supply houses and
electrical and plumbing distributors that cater to tradesmen. Might
be at some box stores, but haven't checked. Amazon might be a source,
too. HTH

Joe

On Mon, 28 May 2007 01:03:04 GMT, "gntry" wrote:

Would a 10 amp 1/2 Drill motor be powerfull enough to drill holes into 6x6
pressure treated beams? I have several that I need to drill holes through
and I know my 3/8 drill would be toast after one or two...


Most likely. Use a spade bit.

In article cTp6i.7284$4S5.3765@trndny01, gntry wrote:
Would a 10 amp 1/2 Drill motor be powerfull enough to drill holes into 6x6
pressure treated beams? I have several that I need to drill holes through
and I know my 3/8 drill would be toast after one or two...



Yes. So would the 3/8 drill if the hole diameter was sized appropriately.


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Better to be stuck up in a tree than tied to one.

Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar.org

On Mon, 28 May 2007 02:44:18 GMT, "gntry" wrote:

going to drill 6x6 beams with 1/2 holes probably 12-16 of them. using an
auger type bit. low speed, steady light pressure,..just needed to know if a
variable speed 1/2 drill motor would do the job..

A 1/4 inch drill will do the job-- Your 3/8's is plenty. Spend
your money on decent bits. [or a decent 3/8's drill if that one
craps out]

Jim

"DanG" wrote in
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You don't say what size holes or how many.

Size DOES matter! ;-)


Your 3/8 drill will probably do just fine unless it's a really
elcheapo. Buy 2 new spade bits of the size you want to drill - 2
in case you dull one if you are drilling quite a few. If you can
get one of the new Irwin speedbor max bits, they're awesome, but
pricey.


I think I'd use those auger bits,like the old handbraces used,but are now
updated for electric drills. They would be long enough to go thru a post
without needing extensions.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

On Mon, 28 May 2007 02:44:18 GMT, gntry wrote:
going to drill 6x6 beams with 1/2 holes probably 12-16 of them. using an

NO problem for anything but the absolute cheapest crap drills. Did that
with my cheap garbage 18v cordless -- no problem. Used an 18" twist
bit. The auger bit fed in too fast and stalled the drill. Also stalled
my makita 3/8" corded VSR. Twist bit was fine.

Like the other guy said, you'll get plenty of warning for overload if
you pay attention to the drill.

Just do it!

sdb
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On May 27, 7:44 pm, "gntry" wrote:
going to drill 6x6 beams with 1/2 holes probably 12-16 of them. using an
auger type bit. low speed, steady light pressure,..just needed to know if a
variable speed 1/2 drill motor would do the job..

Yes.

The smallest self-feed bit is 1". They only get larger (up to 4-5/8").

On 27 May 2007 21:26:49 -0700, Joe wrote:

On May 27, 8:03 pm, "gntry" wrote:
Would a 10 amp 1/2 Drill motor be powerfull enough to drill holes into 6x6
pressure treated beams? I have several that I need to drill holes through
and I know my 3/8 drill would be toast after one or two...

Milwaukee make 'Selfeed' bits in all sizes that are a delight to use.
I've used the 1" size with a 3/8" (Milwaukee, of course) drill with no
problems. These bits are usually found at industrial supply houses and
electrical and plumbing distributors that cater to tradesmen. Might
be at some box stores, but haven't checked. Amazon might be a source,
too. HTH

Joe