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Intelligent_Ebb4887 t1_j21qekf wrote

Reply to comment by cieg in Drilling into concrete wall questions by Sleepy_C

You could also use a regular drill. It's just not as effective.

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cieg t1_j23h0ml wrote

I’m in construction and especially for small projects like this an impact works great. If there’s a neighbor or friend with an impact they can borrow to drill four holes in brick or concrete it doesn’t take but a few minutes to do. If you need to drill hundreds of holes, definitely go buy a quality hammer drill or root hammer. Depending on the hardness of concrete, or if there’s rebar involved, yes, you should get the heavier duty drill.

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GrimResistance t1_j246woi wrote

For anything up to maybe a 3/16" bolt I wouldn't bother buying a hammer drill if you've already got a regular drill.

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Intelligent_Ebb4887 t1_j252zks wrote

The TV mount that I just installed on a brick wall required 3/8" holes for the anchors.

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