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3-1/16-in x 7-in Carbide Masonry Drill Bit For Hammer drill

Ratings & Reviews for Tapcon 3-1/16-in x 7-in Carbide Masonry Drill Bit For Hammer drill

4.3
459
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 4.3 out of 5
459 Reviews


81% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The drill bits are generally effective for drilling into concrete, brick, and masonry, with many customers reporting the bits are durable and can drill multiple holes. However, some users experienced issues with the bits dulling or bending too quickly, especially when drilling very dense or hard concrete. There were also complaints about the bits not fitting properly in certain drill chucks. Overall, the drill bits seem suitable for most home improvement and construction projects involving concrete, brick, or masonry, but their durability may vary depending on the specific application and material hardness.

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459 Customer Reviews

Useless

Would Not Recommend

Only drilled about 4 holes in brick then got dull and would not work anymore. For the price it should last longer

January 29, 2023
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Better Drill Bit

Would Not Recommend

I have tried Bosch masonry bits and they work poorly in concrete when compared to TapCon bits. The flutes on the Bosch bits are finer and don’t clear the concrete dust from the hole causing the bit to overheat, dull, and quickly stop cutting.

January 28, 2023
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Nice

Would Recommend

Sturdy construction, drill perfectly and with easy. Nice to have

January 8, 2023
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Fast

Would Recommend

Got the job done real fast Made short work of drilling holes for anchor bolts

January 1, 2023
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Keep it cool.

Would Recommend

We used 2 of these for anchoring treated wood into my basement floor. 1 got hot a little fast and smoothed after like 8 holes. The other though cut over 200 holes without an issue.

December 30, 2022
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Excellent bit

Would Recommend

Excellent bit a must if you want to install your tapcon screws correctly with a sds hammer drill

December 14, 2022
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Sturdy bit

Would Recommend

This bit is far more durable than what comes in the box with Tapcon screws. It is also long enough to drill through a 2x and far enough into the concrete in one pass in order to sink a 4 inch tapcon.

December 14, 2022
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Works best with a hammer drill

Would Recommend

Perfect bit to accomplish the job. Coundkt have gotten it done without it

December 12, 2022
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Use a Bosch bit, or consider another anchoring sys

Would Not Recommend

The Tapcon drill bit bent while using my sds plus drill. I don't believe I abused this bit. I purchased a Bosch bit afterwards and it worked fine. Since the bit bent, it increased the diameter of the hole and now the Tapcon screw didn't fit tight enough to hold. It was a complete mess. I won't use the Tapcon system again.

December 10, 2022
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Did not stay sharp long

Would Not Recommend

After drilling the 3rd hole, the bit was very dull

December 9, 2022
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Good for concrete or brick

This bit worked great for drilling into concrete, got the job done and everyone was happy.

December 8, 2022
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Expensive but worth it

Would Recommend

Very durable and consistent. These are pricey, but hold up very well for repetitive drilling.

December 7, 2022
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