Drill doesn't go all the way in

Posted by Emma , on Tue 24 Sep 2019 12:46pm

Hi, Trying to put up some blinds, but when I'm drilling into the wall it'll only go in ~2cm. We are using the stone drill part. Any help would be appreciated.

Graham Brown

Wed 25 Sep 2019 10:58am

There is either a metal lintel or similar behind it or the drill isn’t powerful enough. Is it on “hammer” setting? That may also help

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Anthony Curren

Wed 25 Sep 2019 10:52am

Also check the basics Is drill bit new / sharp Is drill set to hammer an rotating clockwise from your viewpoint

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JOHN CAVILL

Tue 24 Sep 2019 07:46pm

either a steel lintel or concrete lintel need a heavy duty percussion drill and a really good masonary bit

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Jamie Collis

Tue 24 Sep 2019 02:00pm

Try a metal bit there will be a steel there

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