Tips on drilling through breeze block wall?

amsbam1

I am trying to drill some holes in the wall of my shed, however it’s proving very, very slow going. The wall is a block wall built with breeze blocks. I have a Lithium battery Makita drill, and a carbide tipped masonry bit so I thought it would get through.  I have drilled through concrete previously with this.
I have tried a few different spots too, but the same problem.

Any tips on how I can make better progress and not burn out my battery?

TheBody

Did you remember to put on the hammer action?

DublinDilbert

amsbam1 wrote: »

I am trying to drill some holes in the wall of my shed, however it’s proving very, very slow going. The wall is a block wall built with breeze blocks. I have a Lithium battery Makita drill, and a carbide tipped masonry bit so I thought it would get through.  I have drilled through concrete previously with this.
I have tried a few different spots too, but the same problem.

Any tips on how I can make better progress and not burn out my battery?

SDS Mains drill and some decent SDS bits

listermint

SDS is your only man, it makes what is saddeningly painful jobs far easier. seconds rather than minutes.

get a loan or invest in one. youll have it for life then.

Stoner

listermint wrote:

get a loan or invest in one. youll have it for life then.

Even the lidl ones will save you loads of time.

red sean

amsbam1 wrote: »

I am trying to drill some holes in the wall of my shed, however it’s proving very, very slow going. The wall is a block wall built with breeze blocks. I have a Lithium battery Makita drill, and a carbide tipped masonry bit so I thought it would get through.  I have drilled through concrete previously with this.
I have tried a few different spots too, but the same problem.

Any tips on how I can make better progress and not burn out my battery?

Are you talking about hollow blocks? If you are, an ordinary hammer drill should go through the two skins easily enough.
Unless the tip on the bit is fubar or the drill is running in reverse unknown to you! (Can happen)

As stated, an sds drill is always best.

amsbam1

listermint wrote: »

SDS is your only man, it makes what is saddeningly painful jobs far easier. seconds rather than minutes.

get a loan or invest in one. youll have it for life then.

Do you think it needs to be a mains driven SDS? I just found a nice Makita cordless SDS drill on Amazon for £115 - Cordless is handy.

red sean

amsbam1 wrote: »

Do you think it needs to be a mains driven SDS? I just found a nice Makita cordless SDS drill on Amazon for £115 - Cordless is handy.

No need for mains. If it were me I'd borrow/hire for now and watch Aldi/Lidl for the offers. They do a 20v SDS that is perfect for diy for €50.
(Unless you're into brand snobbery!)

amsbam1

red sean wrote: »

amsbam1 wrote: »

Do you think it needs to be a mains driven SDS? I just found a nice Makita cordless SDS drill on Amazon for £115 - Cordless is handy.

No need for mains. If it were me I'd borrow/hire for now and watch Aldi/Lidl for the offers. They do a 20v SDS that is perfect for diy for €50.
(Unless you're into brand snobbery!)

I'm a bit of a brand snob allright ;-) But, I think I'll wait for the Aldi/Lidl one like you advise.

the_pen_turner

no need for corded.
I have a corded sds that I almost never use, it only comes out for larger holes or lots of holes. even that that I have the sds max for 25mm+ holes
I have a Makita 36v (2 18v batteries) cordless sds . I use it most days drilling 6mm, 8mm and 10mm holes for plugs and anchors.

listermint

Get a Corded.they are cheaper will last longer and your an occasional user. You don't need to pay stupid money for a cordless sds. I have one but it's because I use it all of the time it's only due to regular need.

the_pen_turner

listermint wrote: »

Get a Corded.they are cheaper will last longer and your an occasional user. You don't need to pay stupid money for a cordless sds. I have one but it's because I use it all of the time it's only due to regular need.

I agree but sometimes those aldi jobs make it very close price wise

punisher5112

Where you based op. Have a hilti 36 v if your badly stuck can dig you out if close by??

DublinDilbert

the_pen_turner wrote: »

I agree but sometimes those aldi jobs make it very close price wise

Be very careful of cheap SDS drills, they generally have no safety clutch! Remember a trip to A&E is €120. Good Hitatchi SDS with safety clutch is about €150-€170

dodzy

amsbam1 wrote: »

Do you think it needs to be a mains driven SDS? I just found a nice Makita cordless SDS drill on Amazon for £115 - Cordless is handy.

Tread carefully. No way you are getting a cordless Makita SDS kit for that money. Not a chance.

jonon9

Hammer drills are painful beyond belief rotary drills are the best thing to buy. Even a cheap as chips SDS drill will eat a hammer drill for breakfast.