Would this drill be good with seashells?
1055012
I bought it for someone else who needed it. I own a different brand but haven't used it on anything as hard as a seashell. But the drill and bits are good for making holes and haven't heard complaints yet. If the seashell was thin enough I could see it working but I can't speak for thicker ones. Best!
484413
This drill works great, but it is the bits that make drilling glass, shells, or any kind of tile easier. I would recommend you buy some diamond drill bits.
2012249
I don't think they would be particularly effective, and the effort would likely get you a jagged hole (at best) or a broken shell (at worst) and ruin the bit in the process. A set of masonry bits for drilling ceramic tile would probably be more suited to the task.
87509
It will work fine.....if you take care of the drill. Same plastic quality as most small inexpensive hand tools. Lend it to your neighbor or friend or job helper and when they return it broken you'll hear the excuse "i don't know, it just broke pal." .
1431059
I have never tried to drill through those types of matterial. I only use it on plastic parts for model kits. If you take your time it might still work, but I feel a dremel would probably work better to get through shells.
971936
Yes but the speed is probably way to high and when you lower it you lose a lot of torque so it's far from ideal. A drill capable of 2-4000 rpm would be better.
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.
2218711
I do not know since I bought it for a hand held application and I do not have that type of drill. Sorry.
2009518
long as you have the right bit. It's not a hammer drill but you can drill small holes ect into masonry and all with a masonry bit.
204220
Yes this drill is great it comes with a case and a adjustment depth rod, it can used various size and length of bits. It is a GREAT TOOL i will recommend it to any one.
420710
Ken -I don't see why not. If it drills into clay and silt, it should do fine with sand as long at the sand does not backfill the hole before you can set the umbrella stand.
956968
I have used it only to drill holes in the side, near the bottom, of wine bottles that I make into lamps. I submerse the bottle in water in a plastic tub. The bit does a fine job of that work. I think the key to drilling marble with it would be keeping the bit cool and the slurry washed away. You might try a practice run (the bit's only $5+) on a scrap piece, or the underside, of a slab of marble with water from a hose running over the bore hole.
1120226
Wow, that is a hard question to answer (get it?). What i have found is that they will drill very well so long as there is ample amounts of water to cool the bits. We have used them to cut holes through over 20 wine bottles and they still cut. We use lots of water to lubricate and cool the bits as well as to flush away the sludge. Heck if it takes a bit per two holes you're still doing well. These are not expensive bits to begin with. But they do cut through glass well.
1773530
Have only used mine in clay soil, but since the bottom of this auger is open it will not retain dry powdery soil.If your sand is wet, it may hold together enough for this to work. When it works, it is easier than using a regular clamshell post hole digger.
1246549
As long as you use carbide-tipped drill bits that are made for this purpose. A spare battery would be useful if the work is really difficult. I have purchased four B&D; tools that use the same battery, so I always have enough for any of the jobs I may do.
420706
Wet Sand yes if the diameter of the pole is 1 3/4 or less, Dry sand maybe?The shaft needs to have a couple of flat spots ground on three sides to keep the bit from spinning in the drill chuck about 2 inches long works great.
2117146
Fit = yes. But the cordless drill might not have enough oomph... I prefer a HD corded drill for mixing heavier media.