Can you get a 18 inch drill bit to work on just a cheap typical black and decker drill? I can find bits all day for an SDS drill I don’t even know what that is but I know I don’t have it I have just a typical hand drill that you have to plug-in. I think I need a masonry drill bit it may have to go through some bricks can anyone steer me in the right direction thank you
Anonymous
You can, but it will be tough going without a hammer drill and the heat on the tungsten blades with increase dramatically.
Anonymous
Bricks are easy. You need a masonry bit. So basically a carbide tipped drill bit. You will be paying for the length...probably costing more than your electric drill. You will need 2 bits, one for a pilot hole so 1/4" and then follow with the size of twist drill bit for your lead insert. Then you insert the screw into the lead and it expands the lead against the brick. I am thinking you are drilling too deep as there is probably a stud wall so you can drill into the studs and it will hold.
STEVEN F
As long as the bit has a normal size shank, it will work in ANY drill.
Spock (rhp)
masonry bit for brick, yes. hammer drill is a LOT faster. you can rent one at the usual home improvement store where you buy the bit ... AND -- I strongly suggest searching their website online for the long bit you need -- might be a special order item. [My local Ace Hardware probably has it -- they specialize in harder to find items -- but smaller hardware stores likely don't.] -- grampa
Anonymous
For that kind of job suggest you hire a drill for half a day.
It could well wreck your B&D, so well worth it.