Masonry drill bits

[Flash123]

Apologies for this not being leccy talk, but could someone point me in the right direction. for last couple of years I have been using Bosch masonry drills, and have been disappointed. I am using a pretty old non impact type drill machine, and I am wondering if the drill bits i am using are only for impact machines, question is, do i need a new drill or do I need a different sort of masonry drill bit

 

[poni]

yes you need both a better drill with hammer action and better bits 

I only use SDS bits for masonry with practice they will fit normal chuck drill as well  

 

[Murdoch]

Probably a good idea to invest in a better drill and better drill bits

 

[Geoff1946]

If you are doing much masonry drilling you definitely need an SDS. Anything else is a toy by comparison.

 

[ProDave]

If you are using an old style hammer or percussion drill, then it will be a complete new world to you to get an SDS drill and SDS drill bits.  It really is another (much better) world.  and an SDS drill need not be expensive.

 

[Flash123]

Well thankyou for that but apart from SDS, is there a difference between a standard masonry drill bit and an impact one, also which brand of masonry drill is best

 

[Murdoch]

I’ve used this type for a long time

https://www.toolstation.com/bosch-multi-construction-tct-drill-bit-set/p51204

look on line and buy the 7 piece set and see how you get on with them

scruffix sell them individually, so you can replace the ones you use the most easily

hope this helps

 

[kerching]

+1 to,Bosch multis 

They work a treat in my standard battery impact

they also used to do them in SDS. But have stopped now

 

[OnOff]

Get the ones with the 1/4" hex on. Perfect for impact drivers.

https://cpc.farnell.com/bosch/2608590181/multiconstruction-drill-bit-hex/dp/TL18468?

 

[Flash123]

Thanks everyone, appreciated , just a quick one, does "multi" mean it can drill wood metal etc as well as masonry.

 

[OnOff]

Thanks everyone, appreciated , just a quick one, does "multi" mean it can drill wood metal etc as well as masonry.

Yes. 

 

[poni]

just a quick one, does "multi" mean it can drill wood metal etc as well as masonry

thin metal (like cans) 

 

[kerching]

thin metal (like cans) 

And metal back boxes

 

[Flash123]

Many thanks