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[Gaffers]

*opens the window and switches onthe desk fan*

cough...splutter.....

That'll be your arse wot done that....Guffer

That's Monsieur Guffer to you, an I know I can clear rats out of a sewer with my farts which is why I do them outside. 

[Gaffers]

The break in the weather allowed me to get outside and waterproof the base of the shed.  4 tubes of butyl rubber sealant later and the job was done.  I then got around to fixing it properly to the concrete base I made before Christmas and started to drill the 10mm holes. 4 dead drill bits and just one 30mm hole later I gave up.  Even upgrading to a heavy duty drill bit has not worked, I gave up when the drill itself started to smoke a little.

I can only think it must be the drill?  It is a corded hammer drill but from a budget range I admit.  On one hand I am happy it is obviously a solid base, but I also need to fit a bracket to lock the new bike to when I get it.  The base was made with scalpings and I can only imagine that I have hit a stone and that is what is causing the issues.

I have thought about hiring one of these for the day:

http://www.hss.com/g/2321/Heavy-Duty-Hammer-Driller.html

Any thoughts?

Why 30mm? I have got a cheap 2.5Kg SDS+ drill which is quite good for drilling 25mm holes in concrete using the hammer action or 100mm holes using a diamond core drill. It struggles with the metre long bit I use to drill 25mm holes through 2 foot thick stone walls because the bit weighs almost as much as the drill .

I struggle to hold the drill when using the larger core bits, I'm not sure I would cope with a bigger one

The hole needs to be 50mm deep but I gave up when it is was 25.  Plus I was going a little deaf.....what?!

[Gaffers]

Where in hampshire are you i have a sds hammer drill that will go though anything.

That's very kind of you.  NE Hampshire, Camberley area.

[darrenfos]

Eastleigh if you need it's not a problem

[Gaffers]

Eastleigh if you need it's not a problem

Very kind offer but I need it done tomorrow AM

[darrenfos]

Ok but as i say its here if u want it

[Gaffers]

Ok but as i say its here if u want it

I'll get back to you if nothing is available at HSS

[Andy H]

The break in the weather allowed me to get outside and waterproof the base of the shed.  4 tubes of butyl rubber sealant later and the job was done.  I then got around to fixing it properly to the concrete base I made before Christmas and started to drill the 10mm holes. 4 dead drill bits and just one 30mm hole later I gave up.  Even upgrading to a heavy duty drill bit has not worked, I gave up when the drill itself started to smoke a little.

I can only think it must be the drill?  It is a corded hammer drill but from a budget range I admit.  On one hand I am happy it is obviously a solid base, but I also need to fit a bracket to lock the new bike to when I get it.  The base was made with scalpings and I can only imagine that I have hit a stone and that is what is causing the issues.

I have thought about hiring one of these for the day:

http://www.hss.com/g/2321/Heavy-Duty-Hammer-Driller.html

Any thoughts?

Why 30mm? I have got a cheap 2.5Kg SDS+ drill which is quite good for drilling 25mm holes in concrete using the hammer action or 100mm holes using a diamond core drill. It struggles with the metre long bit I use to drill 25mm holes through 2 foot thick stone walls because the bit weighs almost as much as the drill .

I struggle to hold the drill when using the larger core bits, I'm not sure I would cope with a bigger one

The hole needs to be 50mm deep but I gave up when it is was 25.  Plus I was going a little deaf.....what?!

Sorry missed the bit about 10mm dia. An SDS drill should have no trouble with 10mm holes but will slow down a bit if the scalpings are quartz or granite......

[Gaffers]

The break in the weather allowed me to get outside and waterproof the base of the shed.  4 tubes of butyl rubber sealant later and the job was done.  I then got around to fixing it properly to the concrete base I made before Christmas and started to drill the 10mm holes. 4 dead drill bits and just one 30mm hole later I gave up.  Even upgrading to a heavy duty drill bit has not worked, I gave up when the drill itself started to smoke a little.

I can only think it must be the drill?  It is a corded hammer drill but from a budget range I admit.  On one hand I am happy it is obviously a solid base, but I also need to fit a bracket to lock the new bike to when I get it.  The base was made with scalpings and I can only imagine that I have hit a stone and that is what is causing the issues.

I have thought about hiring one of these for the day:

http://www.hss.com/g/2321/Heavy-Duty-Hammer-Driller.html

Any thoughts?

Why 30mm? I have got a cheap 2.5Kg SDS+ drill which is quite good for drilling 25mm holes in concrete using the hammer action or 100mm holes using a diamond core drill. It struggles with the metre long bit I use to drill 25mm holes through 2 foot thick stone walls because the bit weighs almost as much as the drill .

I struggle to hold the drill when using the larger core bits, I'm not sure I would cope with a bigger one

The hole needs to be 50mm deep but I gave up when it is was 25.  Plus I was going a little deaf.....what?!

Sorry missed the bit about 10mm dia. An SDS drill should have no trouble with 10mm holes but will slow down a bit if the scalpings are quartz or granite......

Yup 

[Andy H]

Eastleigh if you need it's not a problem

Very kind offer but I need it done tomorrow AM

How far are you from Screwfix?

Unit 2
Lawrence Way
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 3DL

This cheap SDS drill would do the job.

[Vamps]

I notice a lot of chat about the drill, what about the bit's, I have had problems in the past, sorted by using good quality bit's............

[Gaffers]

Eastleigh if you need it's not a problem

Very kind offer but I need it done tomorrow AM

How far are you from Screwfix?

Unit 2
Lawrence Way
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 3DL

This cheap SDS drill would do the job.

There's one not far away.  Good spot + SDS drill bits included

[Sir Tigger KC]

A decent SDS drill is an essential item in any self respecting chaps power tool collection! 

[Gaffers]

A decent SDS drill is an essential item in any self respecting chaps power tool collection! 

Yes my budget drill has been battered and abused, but served it's purpose particularly well 

[darrenfos]

Its not the make of drill its the type mine was under £100 and that was half price most come with a few bits.