Questions and Answers for Tapcon 5/32 in. Steel SDS Carbide Masonry Drill Bit (1-Piece)

A:  I was using the small Cordless Milwaukee sds Drill

A:  SDS drill bits are meant to be used with drills that have an SDS chuck, namely rotary hammers. Standard hammer drills with a three jaw chuck will need an adapter in order to be used with an SDS bit.

A:  Yes. I believe so.

A:  Yes, I believe so.

A:  Yes, this is the correct bit to use for 1/2” X 4” Tapcon screws.

A:  Yes

A:  I used a plain ol' battery operated 3/8" drill to make the hole in the wall. I bought the bit size the tapcon anchor package said to buy. I would read the data on the anchor package and see what it says about the correct bit to use.

A:  If you are installing a 1/4" x 3-1/4" Tapcon screw, use a 3/16" x 7" SDS Tapcon drill bit. The part number for this drill bit is 11491. In the green square on the right side of the label, it will say "For Use With 1/4" Dia. Tapcon Anchors". The 7" length is okay. You don't have to drill to a depth equal to the length of the drill bit.

A:  Hi, I drilled 3/16 holes in brick and the 1/4 Tapcon screw went right in with a cordless hammer drill. I just used a generic 3/16 Craftsman masonry bit, no fancy SDS needed.

A:  The carbide tip is made to produce a hole that is 3/16 inch diameter. This is the required diameter for the 1/4 inch diameter Tapcon screw. The other diameter mentioned is .1875 inches, which is the same size. 3/16 (Fraction) .1875 (Decimal)

A:  Drill bits come in many different size. Get the recommended size for the Tapcon you are using.