I need to drill thru a 1 1/2" GRANITE kitchen top, is this the right tool?
1560816
No, this is a marginal tool at best. Look for a core bit that is made to drill stone at a stone tool supply house
702056
I purchased a 1.375" diamond hole cutter bit that requires water when drilling each of the three holes required into a granite top. Not as difficult as it sounds, you just need a make a dam and have some water standing by. When the hole gets dry, stop and add some water. Good Luck, Greg MacCarthy
1788061
You can but a Hammer drill would be faster. For small diameter holes with a masonry bit it will work if you take your time.
807405
This drill is awesome for small work, but is not what you are looking for for 1/2" steel.
906102
I would always use a cutting mat with this to avoid hurting any surface under the fabric. I certainly think granite would hurt the cutting edge of this tool, but am not sure.
306764
For drilling concrete you should have a heavy 1/2" hammer drill with a handle that loops behind the chuck. I agree with Kenneth Sparr, not advisable to use this drill for concrete drilling.
1972919
Probably, but the drill itself is a little wobbly (1mm) so if absolute precision is needed, spend some more money on a better model.
2212028
A 1/4" drill bit will fit. Have used one before. I'm sure you could drill through a metal door, if you're using the appropriate drill bit. Good luck
2101532
I would reccomend a hammerdrill instead. It is intended for drilling in concrete. They are usually function as a regular and hammer drill.One like this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0008ELQ0G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1376105960&sr;=8-1π=SL75
504252
hard, hard question. You CAN chuck up a 1/2" drill bit in this machine. I think the problem will come in the drill speed. This machine DOES NOT SLOW DOWN much at all. the remarks of J. Sulivan are right on!! If I were trying this -- I would start with a small hole (1/16") and work my way up. Also you need to know that my experience in drilling glass is just about zero.
1825038
I used 1 1/4" It was a good tight fit and there appeared to be plenty of room left over for a larger hole. Make sure to buy a drill bit and hole saw that is appropriate for the material you're cutting through as well as make sure the surface you're drilling through is sturdy enough to handle it.
946136
I'm not sure if they make one for a 1/4" drill but I have to agree with Mr. Jacobsen; a 1/4" drill probably won't have enough power to drill to any appreciable depth. I have 1/2" Craftsman and it will occasionally spin on the auger shaft in this tough Texas clay.
1546520
Use the hammer drill. Start with a bit one size smaller than what you need.
798398
I don't think I would trust a one-pass hole beyond 1 3/4", especially the hoke saw. The throw length of the drill bit is, at it's best, about 1 7/8". If you don't mind turning the piece over and going at it from both sides, it'll work just fine.
2263176
I don't know. I bought this one because it sounded like it would be thinner and go more fully into the microscopic holes in the granite. that was my thinking. maybe I should do both, one after the other. would be interested in what others think about this.
910051
I used mine to install an above ground hoist on 4 inch steel reinforced concrete floor. It drilled 10 5/8 inch holes with out a problem. I am not sure how much larger bit a 1/2 inch drill will hold but con considerably more.
1020153
That depends on the size of the wood screw you are using. I believe I used 1/4" diam screws so drill was about 3/16"