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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

the blocks I was drilling in caused me to use mult

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May 2, 2026
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It works

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Works great

May 1, 2026
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ITW BrandsMay 4, 2026

Works well

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Works well

Excellent product

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Great for concrete

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Easy to use

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Teady for more.

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Worked great drilled into the cincrete quivkley. Ready for more.

April 26, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 28, 2026

Drilled right through the brick

Would Recommend

Perfect size for drilling a hole for tapcom screws

April 25, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 28, 2026

I truly like this masonry bit!

This bit drilled quickly and easily into the flange on concrete block and did not break out! I will definitely buy again in the future.

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ITW BrandsApril 28, 2026

Get this is if you drill concrete block

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Drilling concrete block was a breeze. I completed was I was going to do with it. Easy.

April 24, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 28, 2026

Quality product

Great drill bits. Last a long tine

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ITW BrandsApril 28, 2026

Great product

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Worked as expected, no problems

April 23, 2026
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ITW BrandsApril 28, 2026

You can get it at LOWES.

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Just what I needed.

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ITW BrandsApril 28, 2026

Works great

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Works great

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ITW BrandsApril 27, 2026

Just what was needed.

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Worked as expected for my project. The tip makes the difference.

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ITW BrandsApril 27, 2026

Solid masonry bit in carbide steel

Would Recommend

Quality carbide masonry bit. Drilled multiple holes into brickwork effortlessly. The extra length made job much easier. Also, use of a hammer drill speeds up drill time like hot knife cutting through butter. It's the carbide that makes a world of difference - much better and last longer than plain old high speed steel. Well worth the extra buck or two.

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ITW BrandsApril 24, 2026