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I’m trying to fit a blind to my window but when I drill I go through 12mm plasterboard then about 15mm gap then I hit something a bit like diamond. I’ve used my newest masonry bit with hammer action and I cannot dent it! I’m guessing it’s the lintel but if it was concrete I could drill it and if it was steel it would make a different noise!?
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You can get the same problem with porcelain tiles blunting all known drill types.
What you need is an SDS drill. (Slotted drive system.)
A completely different kind of hammer-drill.
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You can get the same problem with porcelain tiles blunting all known drill types.
What you need is an SDS drill. (Slotted drive system.)
A completely different kind of hammer-drill.
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// What you need is an SDS drill //
Advisory note to OP...
Mains powered SDS drills are particularly heavy. Effective - Yes, extremely. Other features are a cold chisel bit and spike attachments, great for breaking up concrete blocks.
However, erring on the side of caution, I would never work off a ladder with one!
The battery powered options are less than half the weight but tend to be more 'pricey'. Effective - Unknown since I have yet to use one.
Advisory note to OP...
Mains powered SDS drills are particularly heavy. Effective - Yes, extremely. Other features are a cold chisel bit and spike attachments, great for breaking up concrete blocks.
However, erring on the side of caution, I would never work off a ladder with one!
The battery powered options are less than half the weight but tend to be more 'pricey'. Effective - Unknown since I have yet to use one.
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