I want to use this drill both for drilling into concrete blocks and for screwing into wood. What are the limitations of 1/2" over 3/8" bit opening?
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.
910052
It can handle any drilling but I would have to say it's a little big / heavy to be used as a power screwdriver. As for limitations that is really on limited by the brand of drill bit you find. The 1/2 inch would definitely hold bigger bits but both the 3/8 and 1/2 drill bits come in much larger sizes with the correct 3/8 or 1/2 shank to fit into the drill you choose.
2179709
You must first remove the 3/8 chuck, and then check the threads, If the threads are the same, it will work. However the power of the 3/8 drill motor is not sufficient to use the larger bits, only a few will work without straining the drill, causing it to overheat, and possibly damaging your drill.
1381902
My husband says with the right bit, it should work fine. He has used it to drill into concrete. Hope this helps.
1675843
3/8" is the norm for everything. 1/2" is what we use for taking of truck tires. I'd go with the 3/8" if he bolts you sre working with are not larger than an inch or more
448721
Do not buy this for a drill unless you only do small holes. Biggest size bit maybe 1/8
2671
yes - i have been using it with a 5/8 bit - but the bit needs to have a stepped down shank - the small chuck can't hold larger than 3/8"
1478713
I used 11/64 for screw. The panel of my draw is too thick, I had to use another 3/8 bit to drill half way to sink the screw head.
1884506
It has been a very good tool for me. I've tried it for wood mostly, but I believe the type of bit you would need would be different for concrete and metal.
2032285
I have, but not with a hole saw of this type. These bits are designed to drill through material not exceeding the total depth of the drill bit. They are great on glass and ceramic tile not exceeding 1/2" thickness. You would be better served using a large hammer drill with a 2" BIT. The bit itself would have to be as long or longer as the material you're drilling through (i.e., 8" block would require a 10 or 12" bit). These drills and bits are available to rent at most rental tool facilities. The expense of purchasing would exceed $800.00.
306767
The 3rill is a Drill/Driver/Impact driver, not a hammer drill. It has a 1/4" Hex Shank chuck and I am unaware of any masonry bits that will work with this type of chuck. To answer your question, could you.....probably, should you.....no. I would recommend getting a hammer drill for this purpose. Check out the Rockwell Shop Series hammer drill, it is fairly inexpensive and will do exactly what you need. Rockwell ShopSeries RC3136 7 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill
168884
There are different drill bit packagesyou can buy. This will fit most anything youd use. 3/8 is how wide the drill will open to fit bits. By normal they mean your standard bits. So this will fit most of them. Youhave to get pretty big to not fit this which honestly youd need amore powerful drill for those applications anyhow. Hope this helps but if not take a trip to your local Lowes or what have you & ask them what bits & drills will fit a 3/8 driver. You will see it is your standard stuff
2083086
Not sure what you are asking. I would not use this driver for larger bits, though. Anything over a 1/4" or so might hurt your wrist if you aren't careful. It's main use is a driver, not a drill.
676831
It is neither 1/4 nor 3/8, it has a standard hex collet sized to fit the usual interchangeable screwdriver bits. You can get a chuck that has a hex shank or drill bits with hex shanks, your choice, but there is neither chuck nor bits included with this tool. There are two batteries and a charger included, though.
153469
3/8" of an inch is 10mm which is the size of the shank on this item which goes into the drill chuck so it would be tight . I use this on my cordless drill it's a great little tool for the garden, hope this helps.
91349
Yes, I have a black and decker with a 3/8" chuck and works great. I have little to no wood working skills and this tool made me feel like a pro. Great choice, have fun!
1353080
I would say theoretically, yes, but realistically it would be very difficult to get a 7/8" bit to cut a clean hole all the way through the other side to run the wires out, especially without cracking anything. Now if you were pouring new concrete and could leave a spacer for the holes that would definitely be doable.
346958
No, it is a impact for screwing long screws or bolts. The chuck only excepts a 1/4" hex shank. I don't believe they make a 1/4" hex concrete bit.