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3-1/16-in x 5-1/2-in Carbide Masonry Drill Bit For Hammer drill

Ratings & Reviews for Tapcon 3-1/16-in x 5-1/2-in Carbide Masonry Drill Bit For Hammer drill

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 4.3 out of 5
1012 Reviews


80% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these masonry bits for cutting through concrete, brick, and cinderblock with ease, especially when paired with a hammer drill. Most report reliable performance, completing multiple holes per bit without issue and finding them ideal for Tapcon screw applications. Many note the bits maintain sharpness through several uses. However, some users experienced bits dulling after just a few holes, and a small group reported premature breakage or inconsistent quality. Reviewers consistently emphasize that a hammer drill is essential for optimal results; standard drills produce poor outcomes. Despite durability concerns from a minority, most customers consider these bits effective for masonry work when used correctly.

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1012 Customer Reviews

Match screws

Would Recommend

Drill bit needed for tapcon screws.

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ITW BrandsApril 22, 2026

Good cutting bit.

Would Recommend

Fina Bit, cuts into concrete well. Suggest pre drilling the wood prior to drillingbthe concrete.

April 21, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 21, 2026

This brand is great

Would Recommend

Worked perfectly

April 20, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 21, 2026

Sturdy and reliable drill bit

Would Recommend

Worked like a charm in our brick mortar to hang outdoor lights. Easy compatibility with my Dewalt drill.

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ITW BrandsApril 21, 2026

Used it with a hammer drill - worked quickly

Would Recommend

Used one time so far - excellent masonry bit

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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026

Good quality

Would Recommend

Works as planned

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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026

Right tool

Works as needed

April 17, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026

The Right Tool for the Job

Would Recommend

This was the specific drill but and size recommended for the Tapcon fasteners I used to install metal electrical boxes onto my daughter's poured concrete basement walls. It worked perfectly when paired with a quality hammer drill. No complaints.

April 16, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026

Good and sturdy quality

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Sturdy. Worked well with my standard drill.

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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026

Would Recommend

Cut right through my poured cement wall

April 16, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026

Worked perfect

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Worked perfect

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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026

Tapcon drill bit

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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026

Dulling

They dull a little to fast

April 16, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026

TapCon drill bits

Would Recommend

These tapcon drill bits work perfectly. Bought them to drill holes in concrete block and they had no problem doing it

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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026

Nothing

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It’s good

April 16, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 17, 2026