Recommendations for drilling into a lintel.
 

As the subject says. I have some vertical blinds, and some of the fixings
are pulling away. A quick check shows the guy who fitted them just drilled
and plugged the plaster!

I have ordinary hammer drills, are there any particular types or brands of
drill bit that stand up to drilling into concrete lintels better than
others?


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The Wanderer

That no one understands doesn't make you an artist.

Recommendations for drilling into a lintel.
 

The Wanderer wrote:
As the subject says. I have some vertical blinds, and some of the
fixings are pulling away. A quick check shows the guy who fitted them
just drilled and plugged the plaster!

I have ordinary hammer drills, are there any particular types or
brands of drill bit that stand up to drilling into concrete lintels
better than others?

No question, you need an SDS drill. Normal rotary or percussion drill won't
do the job. http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/powertools/sds.htm

2kg SDS looks like this
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/23674/...s-Hammer-Drill

5kg SDS looks like this
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/58494/...SDS-Plus-Drill

You can hire them if you don't want to buy


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
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