- The tungsten tip is designed to break material away. This action is increased when used with a power tool on its "hammer action" setting.
- Use slow rotation speed to prevent overheating.
- Withdraw frequently to remove the dust and debris.
- Use stop-start drilling action to avoid overheating.
- When drilling very thick holes, it is advised to start with thinner drill bits and to work your way up to the thick-sized hole you require.
- Blunt drill bit tips will make drilling holes in brick difficult, replace them with new ones.
- In harder materials like concrete use an SDS bit with a special SDS power drill.
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