core bit

[dom brennan]

hi guys I'm doing a bathroom for my mum and need to core though for the shower waste i don't want to spend a fortune on a core set so i was wondering is this type is any good I've only every used the other type before. its only for one hole.
thanks dom

 

[Ermintrude]

They are awesome. What drill you using? Titan type one or a wee man? Also pilot and then drill from outside in so not to ruin walls. Some times it's easier to use 8mm drill and remove a brick then drill hole through the inner course and then cut the brick and make good ? Depends on location and construction of house tho.

 

[dom brennan]

Really I'm shocked at that response and just a bosch sds think it will be a bit to much for my makita cordless

 

[Chalked]

Any core bit through a wall is too much for a cordless.
the bits you mention are really made for sds max drills.
as ermintrude mentions you need to drill from the outside as these will blow the face off the bricks.

 

[dom brennan]

the ads I've got says upto 38mm so i doubt an extra 2mm breaking it its an old one anyway

 

[dancinplumba]

Funny that, just core drilled 30mm hole through block wall with my cordless 🙂

 

[woodytheplumber]

could you not hire a drill and core from a local non national hire centre they are usually cheaper I am from leeds but was working for a uncle at a house last year in south end and it cost me £35 for the drill and set for the day that said I was fuming I forgot my own! unless its rendered I like to core out after its all tiled as its a much neater finish in my opinion

 

[dom brennan]

i never thought of hiring one. I've just bit the bullet and ordered a set £39.99 and i suppose I've always got them if i ever need them again

 

[tamz]

Those wee tct cores are great if you don't mind a bit breakthrough but the breakthrough is nothing drastic. Take the hammer off with around 10mm to go and it will be quite clean. Any sds will take up to a 50mm no problem.