Masonary drill bits

Masonry drill bits don't last all that long but you seem to have got a bad batch. Is there any iron reinforcement in the concrete? I'm not sure Irwin is a good name but can't recall why or where I came across them.

If it's Masonary ones you want why dont you try the local lodge? :-)

Then don't buy Irwin.

Assuming you already have an SDS drill, then get some decent bits or it. Your local hire shop probably sells better ones. Mine are Heller (german) and Joran (Danish)

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I guess he doesn't as he says he's using "standard hammer action drill"

Me, I'd go to Netto and get one of their £20 cheapie SDS drills. The bits that come with them are far more sturdy.

If its dense concrete a standard hammer action drill won't hack it - the bits will just burn out. Not necessarily the fault of the bits.

You really need an SDS or pnumatic hammer drill for the job. Hire or well worth buying an el cheapo.

Take your time and get a decent second hand one. The Bosch lauded here is excellent.

Look out for control choices such as hammer only, reverse and no hammer. Mine only cost me =A370 second hand and has lasted years.

Where does one find these second hand jobbies?

Anywhere stolen goods are fenced.

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I got a refurbished one (seems as new) from eBay for around that. Can't remember the name of the company - somewhere in Scotland.

Jon N

Ebay. Do a search and save that page. Then easy to check every week or so.