Can you get 16mm drill bits for normal (non-pro) drills?

RealGem

hi,

I bought a bracket that required a 16mm masonry drill bit. So I bought the drill bit, but it was a DeWalt one, and the end bit that goes into the drill is too fat for my basic Wickes drill.

Now I realise it is only meant for DeWalt drills, or larger professional drills.

Are there 16mm drill bits available for regular cheapo drills?

If not I will have to get a different bracket. No good getting an expensive pro drill just for this one job.

Thanks a lot

Alter_ego

Look for one with a reduced shank.

Babbawah

RealGem wrote: »

hi,

I bought a bracket that required a 16mm masonry drill bit. So I bought the drill bit, but it was a DeWalt one, and the end bit that goes into the drill is too fat for my basic Wickes drill.

Now I realise it is only meant for DeWalt drills, or larger professional drills.

Are there 16mm drill bits available for regular cheapo drills?

If not I will have to get a different bracket. No good getting an expensive pro drill just for this one job.

Thanks a lot

99.9% of DIY drill chucks will be max 13mm shank.

Occasionally, the DIY market is targetted with chucks that are SDS.

I'm curious as to what bracket requires a 16mm hole?

A 16mm hole requirement is not something that would be targetted at the DIY market, therefore it's either (1) a pro' fixture or (2) Jackanory.

What, exactly is this "bracket" that requires 16mm ?

RealGem

Babbawah wrote: »

99.9% of DIY drill chucks will be max 13mm shank.

Occasionally, the DIY market is targetted with chucks that are SDS.

I'm curious as to what bracket requires a 16mm hole?

A 16mm hole requirement is not something that would be targetted at the DIY market, therefore it's either (1) a pro' fixture or (2) Jackanory.

What, exactly is this "bracket" that requires 16mm ?

It's a bracket to lock a motorbike to a cement floor.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sterling-GA1-Locks-Ground-Anchor/dp/B001LQ53WW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1T7XZYQ8TBX2ZMFY70E8


Thanks guys, I'll ask for a smaller shank at Wickes or B&Q.

Reece_

As said you can get reduced shank bits or providing it's a 13mm chuck on your drill you should be able to get an sds bit in, which although not perfect as they tend to come loose quite easily on a jacobs chuck will do for what you need it for.

Babbawah

RealGem wrote: »

It's a bracket to lock a motorbike to a cement floor.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sterling-GA1-Locks-Ground-Anchor/dp/B001LQ53WW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1T7XZYQ8TBX2ZMFY70E8


Thanks guys, I'll ask for a smaller shank at Wickes or B&Q.

This qualifies for probably my very first ever MSE.

This piece of gobsheiyte that you link to, it will NOT prevent your motorcycle being stolen.

Don't buy one. You may as well chuck your money out the backdoor.

RealGem

Babbawah wrote: »

This qualifies for probably my very first ever MSE.

This piece of gobsheiyte that you link to, it will NOT prevent your motorcycle being stolen.

Don't buy one. You may as well chuck your money out the backdoor.

Thank you. I will bare that in mind.

Oh dear, here we go: it's advertised as keeping a motorbike secure, but that's not what I'll be using it for!

OK don't judge me lol!

But it's actually to hold a rope to the wall next to my fire escape window. So it will hold my weight in the event of a fire in the downstairs flat. In case the stairs are filled with smoke or fire (I'm in a first floor flat). The person in the flat downstairs is a drinker and is ALWAYS setting the smoke alarm off.

Sorry, might sound a bit over dramatic, but this is a real concern of mine. I've even tested how I will lower the dog out of the window!

:eek:

I only wanted to know about drill bits, and now I've made a fool of myself - again!

Owain_Moneysaver

RealGem wrote: »

But it's actually to hold a rope to the wall next to my fire escape window. So it will hold my weight in the event of a fire in the downstairs flat. In case the stairs are filled with smoke or fire (I'm in a first floor flat). The person in the flat downstairs is a drinker and is ALWAYS setting the smoke alarm off.

Sorry, might sound a bit over dramatic, but this is a real concern of mine. I've even tested how I will lower the dog out of the window!

:eek:

Unless you're somewhere really rural, the fire brigade will come and rescue you by ladder within 8 minutes. Your flats should have at least an hour's fire separation between them, and half hour between the flat and the stairs.

If you do want a rope then use a proper rope ladder, and bear in mind that if downstairs is on fire flames may be shooting out of downstairs' window, so you may want to use a different window to the one you have bolted the rope to.

Fire escape ladder. Other products and suppliers are available.

Your local brigade may offer free home safety visits where you could mention your concerns about downstairs.

greenface

your rope is only as strong as the wall your fastened too . if you have a concrete floor I would just sit it our and wait for the ne nars to finish their lunch and come and blow the fire out . Taking your safety is a good concern and do it now rather than later . you can get a reasonable ladder that hooks onto your window cill for less than £100 . worth having for your concerns . put your dog in a big holdall and zip it up then lower it on a rope.. plan is good .

RealGem

Owain Moneysaver, I checked that ladder out and the link you gave me was also the cheapest I could find - so thanks a lot!

Greenface, no it's a crappy thin wood floor (converted house - no soundproofing, and I suspect no proper fire protection as converted in the 60s).

I can already smell his cigarette smoke, so I reckon it would take only seconds for my flat to fill with smoke in the event of a fire. I won't be hanging around waiting to be saved.

Yes I have put my 20kg dog in a large holdall to test and bless her, she didn't try to jump out.

I didn't zip it up though. I guess that's the next test or she might freak out if it happened for real.

wealdroam

RealGem wrote: »

It's a bracket to lock a motorbike to a cement floor.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sterling-GA1-Locks-Ground-Anchor/dp/B001LQ53WW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1T7XZYQ8TBX2ZMFY70E8


Thanks guys, I'll ask for a smaller shank at Wickes or B&Q.

On that very same page you showed us, I found this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-2609255453-150mm-Masonry-Diameter/dp/B004WO6JSC/ref=pd_sim_diy_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0Y786M7SAQ0KXNSAPN1Y