drill recommendation sought
 

I want to drill six holes with a 3/8" masonry bit, to set some lag screws in
the mortar in a brick wall. I'd also like to widen two holes in a steel bike
rack; they are a few mm. smaller than 1/2" in diameter and I want to make
them 1/2". Since I don't do this sort of thing very often, I don't want to
buy more drill than I need to. I have a small Black & Decker drill for
around the house. I'd be grateful for suggestions on make/model ... an
inexpensive drill with enough power to do these tasks. Not a problem if it
takes one drill longer than another to drill into masonry and steel; I just
don't want to burn it out.
Thanks
Timo

Timo wrote:
I want to drill six holes with a 3/8" masonry bit, to set some lag screws in
the mortar in a brick wall. I'd also like to widen two holes in a steel bike
rack; they are a few mm. smaller than 1/2" in diameter and I want to make
them 1/2". Since I don't do this sort of thing very often, I don't want to
buy more drill than I need to. I have a small Black & Decker drill for
around the house. I'd be grateful for suggestions on make/model ... an
inexpensive drill with enough power to do these tasks. Not a problem if it
takes one drill longer than another to drill into masonry and steel; I just
don't want to burn it out.
Thanks
Timo


Hi,
I think your drill will do the job. Mortar is not really rock hard.
I drilled few holes on my concrete patio with small vari-speed drill.
If you really nedd bigger/more powerful drill, go to HD and rent one.
They charge by the hour.
good luck,
Tony

this one would work fine

http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=prod...0-70-DR%20201K

Wayne


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Timo wrote:
I want to drill six holes with a 3/8" masonry bit, to set some lag screws
in
the mortar in a brick wall. I'd also like to widen two holes in a steel
bike
rack; they are a few mm. smaller than 1/2" in diameter and I want to make
them 1/2". Since I don't do this sort of thing very often, I don't want
to
buy more drill than I need to. I have a small Black & Decker drill for
around the house. I'd be grateful for suggestions on make/model ... an
inexpensive drill with enough power to do these tasks. Not a problem if
it
takes one drill longer than another to drill into masonry and steel; I
just
don't want to burn it out.
Thanks
Timo


Hi,
I think your drill will do the job. Mortar is not really rock hard.
I drilled few holes on my concrete patio with small vari-speed drill.
If you really nedd bigger/more powerful drill, go to HD and rent one.
They charge by the hour.
good luck,
Tony

Or you can a 1/2" hammer drill at Homedepot
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...j.0& MID=9876

Rich
http://www.garage-door-hardware.com

"Timo" wrote in message

I want to drill six holes with a 3/8" masonry bit, to set some lag screws
in
the mortar in a brick wall. I'd also like to widen two holes in a steel
bike
rack; they are a few mm. smaller than 1/2" in diameter and I want to make
them 1/2". Since I don't do this sort of thing very often, I don't want
to
buy more drill than I need to. I have a small Black & Decker drill for
around the house. I'd be grateful for suggestions on make/model ... an
inexpensive drill with enough power to do these tasks. Not a problem if it
takes one drill longer than another to drill into masonry and steel; I
just
don't want to burn it out.

With sharp drill bits or reamers for the steel, your should do the job. I
hesitate to tell you to buy a new drill if you don't use it much. It may
take longer for your drill than a heavy one, but it will be the least
costly.

You'll be amazed at how easily mortar can be drilled. Get a carbide tipped
masonry bit and it will cut the hole in seconds. Be careful enlarging the
holes in the bike rack. A drill bit can grab the metal and give you a rapid
twist. Keep a firm grip on the drill. There are also tapered reamers for
that sort of work.

If you have a problem (and I doubt it) you can rent a hammer drill from Home
Depot or Lowes.

"Timo" wrote:

I want to drill six holes with a 3/8" masonry bit, to set some lag screws in
the mortar in a brick wall. I'd also like to widen two holes in a steel bike
rack; they are a few mm. smaller than 1/2" in diameter and I want to make
them 1/2". Since I don't do this sort of thing very often, I don't want to
buy more drill than I need to. I have a small Black & Decker drill for
around the house. I'd be grateful for suggestions on make/model ... an
inexpensive drill with enough power to do these tasks. Not a problem if it
takes one drill longer than another to drill into masonry and steel; I just
don't want to burn it out.

As others have pointed out, mortar is soft, so 6 holes with a standard
drill wouldn't be a problem. Might need more than one masonry bit,
since w/o a hammer drill, they over heat. (meaning keep it cool with
water, and it will last longer, the drill bit when drilling masonry)

If you want to buy something, what ever is on sale at the box store, as
a low end hammer drill will do you fine. Almost all hammer drills have
a hammer on/off function, so can operate as a regular drill.

Thanks to all who replied for your advice and suggestions.
Timo

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...
I want to drill six holes with a 3/8" masonry bit, to set some lag screws
in
the mortar in a brick wall. I'd also like to widen two holes in a steel
bike
rack; they are a few mm. smaller than 1/2" in diameter and I want to make
them 1/2". Since I don't do this sort of thing very often, I don't want
to
buy more drill than I need to. I have a small Black & Decker drill for
around the house. I'd be grateful for suggestions on make/model ... an
inexpensive drill with enough power to do these tasks. Not a problem if it
takes one drill longer than another to drill into masonry and steel; I
just
don't want to burn it out.
Thanks
Timo

Harbor Freight for the masonry bits. Your drill will work just slow


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If you don't use a hammer drill on brick, you will melt the bit in about 30
seconds. You may be able to get through the mortar, but if it's old and is
easily drilled, then it probably isn't going to be a very secure foundation
for lag shields.

I would rent a hammer drill and put your lags into the brick rather than the
mortar.

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"Timo" wrote in message
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I want to drill six holes with a 3/8" masonry bit, to set some lag
screws
in
the mortar in a brick wall. I'd also like to widen two holes in a steel
bike
rack; they are a few mm. smaller than 1/2" in diameter and I want to
make
them 1/2". Since I don't do this sort of thing very often, I don't want
to
buy more drill than I need to. I have a small Black & Decker drill for
around the house. I'd be grateful for suggestions on make/model ... an
inexpensive drill with enough power to do these tasks. Not a problem if
it
takes one drill longer than another to drill into masonry and steel; I
just
don't want to burn it out.
Thanks
Timo

Harbor Freight for the masonry bits. Your drill will work just slow


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For a seldom used drill like this, fire up www.harborfreight.com and see
what kind of Chinese made equipment you can find for cheep. Really great
prices, but don't expect them to put up with heavy usage like a contractor
grade.

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"Timo" wrote in message
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I want to drill six holes with a 3/8" masonry bit, to set some lag screws in
the mortar in a brick wall. I'd also like to widen two holes in a steel bike
rack; they are a few mm. smaller than 1/2" in diameter and I want to make
them 1/2". Since I don't do this sort of thing very often, I don't want to
buy more drill than I need to. I have a small Black & Decker drill for
around the house. I'd be grateful for suggestions on make/model ... an
inexpensive drill with enough power to do these tasks. Not a problem if it
takes one drill longer than another to drill into masonry and steel; I just
don't want to burn it out.
Thanks
Timo