Masonry Drill Bits

Masonry drill bits have carbide tips brazed onto steel bodies. The carbide withstands the abrasive nature of concrete, brick, and stone that would quickly destroy steel cutting edges.

Tip Design

The carbide tip is ground to a wide angle that crushes and scrapes material rather than cutting it. This geometry is effective in britite, abrasive materials but unsuitable for metals or wood.

Hammer Drilling

Masonry bits are designed for use with hammer drills or rotary hammers. The percussive action breaks up the material while the bit rotates to clear debris. Standard drilling without hammer action is slow and ineffective.

Dust Management

Wide, slow-helix flutes clear dust from the hole. Periodically withdrawing the bit during drilling helps clear accumulated dust from deep holes.

Bit Selection

Round shank masonry bits fit standard hammer drills. SDS-Plus and SDS-Max bits fit dedicated rotary hammers and provide more efficient power transfer for larger holes.