The Do’s Part One

To make the most of your money in masonry drilling, the following are a handful of proven helpful strategies.

First, choose right tool for the job. Either a rotary hammer or a hammer drill with the power necessary. Check the manufacturer’s rate capacity in product literature and use a hammer with twice the capacity of the size hole you are drilling.

Another DO is to make holes that are no bigger than what you need. The bigger the hole, the slower the job. Time is Money. The bigger the hole, the more wear and tear on the tool and wear and tear is Money.

Use a bit that is no longer that you really need. When drilling through slabs and walls that can be penetrated with a drilling depth of 10 inches, why use a bit that has a drilling depth of 24 inches? Long bits are expensive, and that increases the cost per hole.

The only exception to not using longer bits than needed is when drilling multiple holes vertically through slabs. This will lessen stress on your or your workmen’s back. (Claims for backaches raise the cost per hole)

Studies show a loss of efficiency when using adapters. To save money try using a one piece bit. A one piece bit is easily replaced when worn and gives you greater speed.

Check for pipes and conduit to avoid hitting any natural gas, water or electrical lines.

You can locate a line with a metal detector if the lines are metal. Or by using a tool interrupter which stops a hammer when nearing contact with metal.

Lastly, please use a high quality bit. Prestline brand bits are above industry standards with increased speed and longevity and less wear.

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