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5/32-in x 5-1/2-in Carbide Masonry Drill Bit For Hammer drill

Ratings & Reviews for Tapcon 5/32-in x 5-1/2-in Carbide Masonry Drill Bit For Hammer drill

4.3
1074
Review
 4.3 out of 5
1074 Reviews


80% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these masonry drill bits for cutting through concrete, brick, and cinderblock with exceptional ease, often completing 6 to 8 holes per bit. Many highlight strong performance, durability, and carbide construction, with reviewers noting ideal compatibility for Tapcon screws. However, a notable group reports premature dulling or failure after just one or two holes, indicating inconsistent quality. Most emphasize these bits perform optimally only with a hammer drill, and several caution against using standard drills. Despite durability concerns from some users, the majority consider them effective and worthwhile for masonry applications.

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1074 Customer Reviews

Quick work of concrete basement wall

Would Recommend

Purchased to drill a starter hole for paired tapcon concrete screws. Bit provided a clean hole with little work necessary using a simple hammer drill. Material drilled into was a poured concrete basement wall. I only needed to drill 2 holes, but regardless bit held its cutting edge just fine. I would recommend for small DIY projects.

October 15, 2026
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ITW BrandsOctober 16, 2026

Great drill!

Would Recommend

Exactly what I needed. Great value and quality. Worked great on cinder blocks.

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ITW BrandsOctober 14, 2026

My only choice for attaching to brick or concrete.

Would Recommend
October 11, 2026
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One tap and done

Would Not Recommend

Couldn’t finish one hole through soft limestone and cinder block. Waste of product

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Hi there - Unfortunately, Tapcon Drill Bit not Tapcon screws are not for Limestone use which is soft stone and can crumble. Please feel free to call ... Read More

ITW BrandsOctober 13, 2026

Would Recommend

Good right size bit

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ITW BrandsOctober 7, 2026

Does the job with limitations

Would Not Recommend

It does the job but it is not as resistant as other brands. Maybe my concrete is too hard or the bit hit a rock in the concrete but the tip was losing sharpness after a couple of uses.

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Hi there - thank you for sharing your positive experience with our Tapcon Drill Bit. We work hard to make sure our products are well designedFrom 3-1_SLASH_16-in x 4-1_SLASH_2-in Carbide Masonry Drill Bit For Hammer drill Verified Purchaser

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ITW BrandsSeptember 29, 2026

Would Not Recommend

Didn’t even get through one hole 3 inches in concrete slab

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ITW BrandsSeptember 23, 2026

Would Recommend

Very reliable product Jeremiah

September 18, 2026
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ITW BrandsSeptember 23, 2026