Thanks everyone for the feedback. I'll try again on another brick and maybe take it a bit slower. I might also try a smaller hole and try the screw in ...
Hi Eric. Thanks for the quick reply. Here is a photo of the first drill, using a 7ml masonry bit (pilot hole). Which seems to go okay. Second and thir ...
Hello. I want to install a hose reel to the brick wall of my hose. I'm VERY worried that drilling 4 x 10ml holes into the bricks will crack them (4 re ...
I got there in the end Dave @Dave-1
There was only one concrete post top that 'exploded.'
Thereafter (there were 20) no problems.
From memory I to ...
Afternoon @Noyade
Nice and bet your arms were tired! I havnt seen a masonary bit like that so thats todays "new thing" I will file away fro future u ...
Hello @Craigo1
Your tools look perfectly fine to me. I can only advise to perhaps slow down and not be so aggressive in drilling through the brick. ...
Hi @Craigo1
From literally drill thousands of holes into masonry in my lifetime I can pretty much guarantee that the wall bricks will not break apa ...
Good Afternoon @Noyade
Yeah old concrete is a pain, you dont know the composition, The look of the age really is a telling point for me, as soon as I ...
Hello @Craigo1
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about drillin ...
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I'll try again on another brick and maybe take it a bit slower. I might also try a smaller hole and try the screw in ...
Hi Eric. Thanks for the quick reply. Here is a photo of the first drill, using a 7ml masonry bit (pilot hole). Which seems to go okay. Second and thir ...
Hello. I want to install a hose reel to the brick wall of my hose. I'm VERY worried that drilling 4 x 10ml holes into the bricks will crack them (4 re ...