What kind of drill bit do I need to drill through mortar?

[ManBearPig]

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[0roo0roo]

Masonary bit. Tip looks sorta chisselish, sometimes kept in their own section, its slow going, and yes they cost more. For most sizes and lengths under 10-15 dollars, no big deal, but not throw away cheap. If you don't have a hammer drill slow and steady letting out the dust pretty frequently so its doesn't build up works. I've done 3 inch depth 1/2 or 3/8 i forget, but it took a long time.

 

[0roo0roo]

like that


don't get the weird dull spiral bit unless you get got a hammer drill or whatever

 

[herm0016]

yep. let the bit do the work and don't let it get too hot, this will ruin the bit. you may be able to rent a hammer drill too.

 

[Doppel]

U can get a hammer drill for quite cheap from harbor freight if it comesndown to that.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Just hire Chuck Norris.

 

[ManBearPig]

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[Gillbot]

hammer drill and mason bit, harbor freight will hook you up

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Jesus this seems kind of complicated. Our cable company did my other one in like 2 minutes!

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[0roo0roo]

Jesus this seems kind of complicated. Our cable company did my other one in like 2 minutes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WGwVIzpdrI&feature=related
hammer drill
course it costs more...

 

[BoomerD]

You could always go to Home Depot or Lowes, buy a masonry bit and hammer drill...then return the drill when you're done...

 

[Humpy]

If you are really only drilling a hole or two through mortar, and not brick or concrete, one of those cheap $3 Vermont American masonry bits from Home Depot will work. Get the 6" length. You don't really even need a hammer drill.

They'll also go through wood sheathing if you push hard enough.

 

[MrPickins]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WGwVIzpdrI&feature=related
hammer drill
course it costs more...

But damn, does it make it easier. :thumbsup:

 

[IronWing]

I used a hammer drill quite a bit in a summer job I had in college. I never had reason to buy my own until last year (twenty years later). I never felt so much a real man until I had a hammer drill of my own.

 

[ManBearPig]

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[vi edit]

For a one time use a hammer drill isn't necessary. A lot of cordless drills have a psuedo-hammer function that will work in a pinch with a masonry bit. Wouldn't want to use that for a daily concrete drill but for one time it's fine..

 

[mizzou]

I've had success drilling into concrete with a regular bit but if your concrete has alot of solid rock, you MUST go rent one before moving forward

 

[tfinch2]

You could always go to Home Depot or Lowes, buy a masonry bit and hammer drill...then return the drill when you're done...

Or don't be a douchebag and just rent one.

 

[BoomerD]

Or don't be a douchebag and just rent one.

I don't advocate it...but I'm actually surprised that no one else had mentioned it.

Actually, for what he wants to do, all he needs is a decent drill and masonry bit. Unless he's trying to drill through concrete, a hammer drill really isn't necessary. (and even concrete can be successfully drilled with a good masonry bit and a regular drill...but you have to do it right.)

 

[Humpy]

That'd be great, I just need one small hole for a coaxial. That would work for the mortar-->wall space and wall space-->dry wall?

The 6" length will usually work, you may need the next longer. Assuming you are drilling through a 4" brick veneer there is often a one or two inch air space between the brick and whatever the sheathing is.

When I don't have access to a 16" or 24" long bit I will drill from the outside with what I have. Once I'm into the wall cavity I will use whatever I can find that is long enough (stiff wire or a stick etc., be creative) and carefully poke through the drywall (if it is drywall) from the outside. Then go around to the inside and drill out the hole.

Use those plastic trim pieces for coax to cover up any boogers around the hole. A dab of caulk around the wire on the outside doesn't hurt.

 

[0roo0roo]

The 6" length will usually work, you may need the next longer. Assuming you are drilling through a 4" brick veneer there is often a one or two inch air space between the brick and whatever the sheathing is.

When I don't have access to a 16" or 24" long bit I will drill from the outside with what I have. Once I'm into the wall cavity I will use whatever I can find that is long enough (stiff wire or a stick etc., be creative) and carefully poke through the drywall (if it is drywall) from the outside. Then go around to the inside and drill out the hole.

Use those plastic trim pieces for coax to cover up any boogers around the hole. A dab of caulk around the wire on the outside doesn't hurt.

wire coat hanger will do to poke through drywall...cut off at angle, shove on the drill and drill through with it actually, no poke required.

 

[ManBearPig]

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[pinkfloyd48]

You can hire me Im a retired Mason 40.00 an hour

 

[highland145]

You can hire me Im a retired Mason 40.00 an hour

Union?
"Son, that's gonna take 4 man hours which means I get a lunch break. Hell, the day's almost over by then. Let's call it $320 for the one."


Kidding pf.

 

[paperfist]

Doesn't your house have a rim joist? It sits right on top of the foundation and is wayyyy easier to drill through then cement.

Soo...I found a coaxial jack in the wall with a connected cable that I literally have no idea what's for. The cable goes up through the wall but the jack is in the exact place I need it to be for the location of the hole I need to drill.

Can I just remove the port and cable and drill from inside the house to outside? The only problem im thinking there might be is that it would go through brick and not mortar.

Thanks bros.

Why do you need to drill through if it a cable wire is already running through it? Just split the line...