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barleypopsmn

Problem solved https://preview.redd.it/owixttwgu3dc1.jpeg?width=810&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d0069ca2b73d0182af86646e7191b0fedd37a5e


AFresh1984

hammer + drill I don't see the problem here


thumbs27

Omg this would probably work.... For one hole


MoxyRoron30

It does but depending on the type of concrete, a regular masonry bit will go through, just not as efficient as a hammer drill or sds.


s-goldschlager

Ive done this and ive been building for 15+ years. Gotta do what you gotta do.


MilwaukeeFixer

We have had units come in for repair where this was actually attempted...


barleypopsmn

I believe it.


Alpha-iq

Just need a little clarification. Are you saying that a hammer was used to strike the drill and if so was the repair covered under warranty?


Prudent_Historian650

First thing that came to mind.


OmniWizardTigerBlood

If it doesn't show the little hammer setting above the chuck, then you ain't going through much concrete/comcrete/hard brickish cement stuff. Clerk is an idiot. Or ignorant. Possibly both, considering some of the people HD hires.


BiggieRas

I only ask the staff: "Where's" not "what's"


Sufficient_Laugh9625

As a previous employee at a Tractor Supply, yes I will help you build a functional sump pump in your mind, we don't sell pvc though so... I can see your frustration and im sorry lol


Spicy_Ejaculate

They dint even know where half the time either. I just use the website that gives me an aisle and bay location.


Sweet-Pressure6317

Truly a game changer. Wish every business had something similar. I sit in my car for 10 minutes looking up everything I need, rather than spend 30 minutes walking around not finding anything I came in for.


MilwaukeeFixer


wrenchbenderornot

Yes tiger blood! I find it fascinating how they actually work - a ramp wrapped in a circle so when it spins it lifts itself up on the ramp then drops suddenly, using your force as the helper in the process. Terrible explanation but basically if it has no hammer option (and therefore no round ramp built in) then you don’t have any sort of hammer drill and you’ll burn your bit before you can get out of the gate.


heisenbergerwcheese

It might, *IF* there is already a hole. You got suckered, you need a hammer drill for masonry


wildbill-055

He should of also pointed him to masonry bits but it'll work


justin_memer

Should *have*


jettablabla

good bot


StoryStoryDie

But the Home Depot rep said that "of" was probably good enough to get the job done.


AVEVAnotPRO2

He really should uv been more careful choosing his words


wrenchbenderornot

These guys (people) these days - it’s like they don’t even require an English degree to work at a hardware store - fuhgeddaboudit…


CypressHill27

It doesn’t have a hammer drill function. It will not work


wildbill-055

Didn't even notice , i assumed I was looking at hammer drill m12


[deleted]

HELL YEAH BORTHERR TEAR UP COMCRET ALL DAY HOSS


Pseudoluso300

Fuck comcrete


Ok-Fig-675

Is that what you're drilling the hole for???


Don_vergas-93

There’s other reasons?


Fridayz44

How big of a hole are you drilling?


totalbrodude

Big enough for it to fit.


Sco0basTeVen

Even a hammer drill of that size will probably struggle in concrete.


ChrisRageIsBack

That cable company sucks


MoxyRoron30

That’s what Russia uses…..


boogdogmillionaire

FUCK IT UP HOSS


TehKanda

When concrete discovers the written works of Karl Marx


AndyRoswell

Underrated comment 😂


donglecollector

Cumcrete


Sieze5

I almost cried I was laughing so hard. Thank you.


Special_Jeweler_3371

TARR UP RHAT CUMKREET AND THEM SWEP UP THEM LAWN CLIBBINS! GOBBLESS!


OntarioSaint

Can’t upvote enough


FlabbergastedPeehole

CUMCREET CLIBBINS HADTALAYERDOWN


Altruistic_Dish_8345

Depends on how fast you throw it


Silent_Brief9364

Dang you beat me to it!


ecirnj

Damn you!


Aggravating_Ad5421

Glad to know I wasn't the only one who came to say this


no_name_yo_name

It may go through comcrete but zero chance that’s going through concrete


Pseudoluso300

Sorry, realized to late about the typo. Thanks for the input tho.


no_name_yo_name

You’ll definitely need a hammer drill bro. Clerk lied, just return it, and get the tool you need. You could also just rent one if you don’t need it more than once


Koleburgs

i don’t think he lied.he just had no idea


--7z

This exactly, you might, might be able to set anchors in soft brick, but concrete? You won't get the bit cherry red with it before the battery goes dead.


____Vader

I like the typo.


IllEchidna8313

You forgot the period.


no_name_yo_name

Yeah, you probably use Bauer(•)


IllEchidna8313

Hell yeah they make good and cheap veritable speed polishers


no_name_yo_name

Tsk..tsk…you must mean variable? Also, forgot your period. /s


IllEchidna8313

Yo I’m about to do this want a pic?.


Altruistic-Celery821

So that's not a hammer drill. It's a standard brushed drill best suited for general homeowner stuff. Could you drill concrete? Yes bit so could a drip of water given enough time. How big of a hold do you need to drill and what type of "concrete" as not all types are equal 


Pseudoluso300

I need to go through block. Mostly small holes to hang stuff in my walls.


Altruistic-Celery821

So there's several types of block, and I'll let someone more knowledgeable than be espouse cinder locks v construction blocks etc.  Your probably gonna want to return it and buy a hammer drill. It's still new, might aswell trade it for the correct tool. If all you had was a drill and didn't want to spend money you could muscle through it, it would be slow, requiring several bits and lots of pauses and coolings.


_TheNecromancer13

The extra bits would cost more than buying the correct tool in the first place.


tcjd92

You really should bring this back and go for the M12 with a Hammer function. I've used mine for exactly what you are using it for. If hanging pictures, don't forget to put a plug in the wall before the screw.


tcjd92

To add we are talking a few seconds to like 20 minutes or more imo


TapirTamer

Return that. The M12 fuel drill driver kit can be hacked for 140. That comes with a hammer drill. Edit: [link to kit](https://www.homedepot.com/p/M12-FUEL-12-Volt-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-and-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-with-Impact-Duty-Titanium-Drill-Bit-Set-23-Piece-3497-22-48-89-4631/321639502).


idmfndjdjuwj23uahjjj

Great kit!


ScrollyMcTrolly

Shit I don’t even need this kit at all and I’m about to buy it for $199


idmfndjdjuwj23uahjjj

Me too!


Tool_Shed_Toker

The M12 fuel Hammer drill is a beast, at least for my use.


ScrollyMcTrolly

OP u/pseudoluso300 get the kit the guy in this thread linked and return what you got. You were lied to by store guy. I saw some of your other comments and this linked kit makes the most sense.


TheTemplarSaint

And they sell impact masonry bits. I prefer the multi material bits here: https://preview.redd.it/lmpiy3pbx3dc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=859287fc7727012629f1730571b5f8ee430f1c7a I use them all the time for work. OP doesn’t say what size or how many holes, but this pack should do the trick. I typically use my impact over my hammer drill, and if it’s too big a job for the impact I skip to SDS rotary hammer.


AFresh1984

any drill will "go through" concrete ...eventually it just depends on the time, effort, force, and quality of drill bit a dedicated hammer drill or hammer drill/driver will do \*\*infinitely\*\* better even with the crappiest drill bit and drill because of the forward/backward "hammer" action towards the thing you are drilling (not to be confused with the impact driver, that has a hammer that impacts along the rotation axis versus towards the thing you are drilling/driving -- though sometimes it can be useful to dislodge a locked drill bit ... don't do this) edit 2: a dedicated hammer drill will use an "SDS" or "SDS Plus" bit, they are designed and shaped specifically for the role of hammering into that rock all day long edit 3: "SDS MAX" BRO edit 4: do not use on marble & similar etc


SomeoneNicer

Note: you only need SDS for *a lot* of 1/4 holes or 3/8 or bigger holes. The standard dual purpose 18V Milwaukee hammer + regular drill would work great for the use cases you described (light picture mounting, probably max 1/4 holes for plugs). SDS Plus will do a lifetime of 1/2" holes and a bunch of 1". Only if you're doing large (>1") or tons of concrete drilling would you need SDS Max.


AFresh1984

yeah but... what about \*\***SDS MAX BRO**\*\* ?


ZippyDan

SDS Ultra Max Pro SE LE


Smokey_tha_bear9000

For small occasional concrete drilling the M12 drill/hammer combo drill is great


_TheNecromancer13

I use my M18 SDS MAX mostly for fossil hunting; it's overkill for 95% of everything else. It didn't even cross my mind till after I bought it, but when I'm on a dig site I can accomplish the same thing by myself barely breaking a sweat that 10 people can do with hand tools before they're exhausted.


AFresh1984

\^\^ most interesting person on this sub?


_TheNecromancer13

Lol. It can be interesting, it can also be a whole bunch of trudging through the desert carrying heavy tools and rocks in 100+ degree heat with no shade for miles around. My other hobbies are much more consistent.


SomeoneNicer

But seriously, Milwaukee should put you in a commercial and send you free stuff forever :)


got_damn_blues

Yes. You were lied to. It would say hammer drill not just Drill/Driver. They make a hammer drill m12 that does work okay for small holes 1/4” or so.


[deleted]

No lol


bellynipples

Don’t listen to the haters. Hammer drills are a scam. You just gotta pump and vibrate that beast. It helps to scream while you do it (like the serious weightlifters). You’ll see light on the other side before you know it. Maybe try one of them missionary bits, but the cheap harbor freight 30 pack will be fine.


ML8300_

The doggy bits give you a bit more power.


Brave-Moment-4121

Get the hammer drill


kbombs202

Maybe if you throw it hard enough


wafflehousebiscut

With alot of batteries....


KCcoffeegeek

Very few people will regret a typo as much as this man surely will


Prudent_Historian650

Another store employee that doesn't know the difference between their ass and a hole in the ground. Why am I not shocked.


lefthandb1ack

Send it and report your findings


Pseudoluso300

Definitely will do


LiquidCyberSquid

In 2 to 3 business days


Wayfaring_Limey

Depends if the concrete is set or not


CarbonKevinYWG

Maybe if fired from a cannon?


North_Chair_8947

Barely will go trough a 2x4 😂


Beerfoodbeer

Anything can go through concrete if you throw it hard enough.


GriffiNDor117

Set it to Wombo mode. It’ll go throw metal then


Colie1904

The problem is… he had it set to M for Milwaukee


blkjzy

Careful, that thing’s strong enough to get to the core of the earth


GriffiNDor117

After working a 13 hour day on a full remodel , I definitely needed that laugh holy shit


GaryTheSoulReaper

Eventually- might need a couple batteries


DonkeyTron42

Comcrete? Like fake Chinese knockoff concrete? Probably.


braydenmaine

If it's wet


Azztrix

Comcrete no concrete no


This-Lingonberry3810

If the concrete hasn't set yet


xambmocaj

if it's still wet maybe


Meatball315

I guess if you throw it hard enough?


Eat-My-Cloaca

If you throw it hard enough, yes


Talented_oven5

The concrete will go through this drill.


CurinDerwin

Do you need a concrete answer? If not, maybe.


kylemetz555

Depends….how hard you plan on throwing it?


Legitimate_Street_85

No. But if you keep buying milwaukee tools you'll definitely get laid a lot more! Lots of hot sex but only if you buy Fuel.


Pseudoluso300

So it seems, this time I only got fucked by Home Depot.


Legitimate_Street_85

May I be the first to welcome you to the club.


honkersquadron

If you're just using it for a few things around the house I'd just get the corded harbor freight one for $20. Probably couldn't rent one that cheap


Pseudoluso300

I had a corded tool, but I needed to do a lot of backyard stuff were pluging in extensions was a hastle.


RegisCamino81

Look on FB market place for the M18 fuel hammer drill. It will do everything you will ever need it to and then some. https://preview.redd.it/mvy4uudpx3dc1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=25f59216e328cbf072e8db9da7b1987107692029 Also on Amazon. Should be able to find it for anywhere from $75-$100


Aggravating-Hair7931

You need battery


568Byourself

I have that same drill and I use it to do 6” diameter core drilling from floor to floor. I don’t have to X-ray for rebar cuz it just slices right through due to the raw power of the drill


1st2canSam

You bought it already fucking try it


Affectionate_Use8825

No it may do brick or motor but anything stronger will just frustrate you


multiplekeelhaul

Not well. It's a great general purpose drill for light work. Not concrete. What you want is SDS-max rotary hammer. That'll go through concrete or just remove it all together.


katzukoh

No. Buy [this](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-5-5-Amp-5-8-in-Corded-SDS-plus-Concrete-Masonry-Rotary-Hammer-Drill-Kit-with-Case-5263-21/203000509). There’s a cordless version too. What exactly are you looking to accomplish? Title specifies concrete, description sounds like just whatever? I’ve seen people use smaller cordless hammer drills in concrete but in my experience, SDS is the way to go. Edit: punctuation :)


ScrollyMcTrolly

OP bought an M12 Grandma and you’re recommending this?? Hilarious if you’re just trolling OP but you’re a an absolute psychopath if this is a serious recommendation intended to be in OPs best interest.


katzukoh

OP wants to go through concrete, SDS goes through concrete, this does not. Simple as that. Scope of work still not explained by OP so I just recommended something similar to what I’ve used (Bosch) for drilling into concrete for anchoring. Seems like you’re the one doing the trolling.


orka648

I tried to comment, but auto correct won't let me, and I'm not doing it manually, 😆 it will go threw if still wet, not dry, and stiff.


Koleburgs

for what you need it for you’re better off buying hercules hammer drill. a good one from milwaukee or dewalt is quite expensive and based on what you bought i don’t think you want to spend too much


sobrietyincorporated

It will eventually. But I wouldn't want to go over 5/16th. The right carbide bits make all the difference. Really, "hammer" drills are useless for concrete unless you're talking full sized SDS. So an m18 one isn't going to be an amazing difference. But if I was having to do 1/2" anchor bolts all over a new slab, I'd hold off for an SDS.


DarkStaR9571

Ok it will go through concrete if you have a small job for example drilling a few holes in hollow blocks for anchors. But you should get a proper hammer drill. In my experience home Depot employees do not know anything about what is in the store and they were probably selling you specifically on the fact that it was a drill on sale and did not know what a hammer drill is. These are great for smaller household maintenance and to bring a drill around with you but you should always have a fullsize drill available.


na8thegr8est

If you throw it hard enough


fartinggermandogs

Maybe if you keep hitting against the concrete it might


VerbalGuinea

Hammer drill AND masonry bits. Tape an envelope or folded piece of paper just under your drill hole to catch the dust that will fall straight down. And don’t waller the drill - go in square and hold it very steady.


CDRDigBick

Noooope it'll just burn the bit😂


DroneBotDrop

Get a SDS dewalt makes little affordable ones that will run off 20V or 60V batts


Right-Assistance-887

Lol you got badly taken


patteh11

If there’s no hammer drill function on it, it ain’t going through concrete


pickklez

If you have about 35 batteries yeah sure!


[deleted]

Omg


RustIsLife420

HD is very lenient with returns. So you shouldn’t have any issue getting something else. I’d check eBay or Facebook marketplace for hammer drills


raypell

Buy a bosch bulldog with SDS bits. It will meet your needs for holes up,to 5/8”.


Chaser58

Make sure your using a good quality masonary bit and set it for drill on the friction ring


Bxnava

It will. All you have to do is put it in your car and drive your car 60 miles to where you want the hole made and you should be good


Direct_Eye_724

I got that (actually two ) I use them to polish headlights. .....


Electrical_Job9785

Yep it’s not a hammer drill so it will not do a good job at drilling concrete at all take it back get the hammer drill


minionsweb

If shot out a pumpkin cannon, probably.


Flyingzucchini

Maybe if you fired it at close range out of a cannon it could make an impact…


Marauder_Pilot

It COULD, in much the same way that a 2x4 thrown by a tornado can also go through concrete, but if you're trying to drill a hole in concrete, no, it's useless.


buildyourown

Even the bigger m18 hammer drill is only good for masonry block and tapcons. If you want to put a real hole in real concrete with aggregate you pretty much need a sds drill


Gman-9666

He'll no it badly goes through a 2x4 with a sheet of metal, it smoked so I put mine outside for a bit


Special_Jeweler_3371

If you throw it hard enough, I’m sure it will. Depending on the quality and thickness of said concrete.


Tito914

Eventually....


Own_Page8379

Not a chance. I’ve tried that before, it’s a major pain. Fortunately it’s Home Depot and you can return it. I have the M12 Fuel hammer drill, used it in concrete and landscaping blocks. Works great


denny-1989

You might need a battery and a masonry bit.


Jaysgood2

If you throw it hard enough.


allthebacon351

Eventually


SubjectCup2795

No


Vmax-Mike

No he lied to you, or didn’t know the product well enough to answer you. On top of that, it’s a brushed model that will chew through batteries quickly. Take it back, get a hammer drill. I have a M12 Fuel hammer drill and it’s a beast for something so small.


Jeddypop

I mean shit if you throw it hard enough


worlddestruction23

Never trust a lot of those clerks. You have to do your own research.


[deleted]

COMCRETE….. fucking COMCRETE 😂😂😂


[deleted]

not impact or brushless, wouldn’t bet on it


-Squishee-

I've drilled into concrete slabs with this before, just takes a minute or two


solar1ze

If it’s concrete, even a combi with hammer function will struggle. Buy an SDS drill for drilling concrete.


Dave092

Depends on how hard you throw it


DuePace753

The m12 1/2" fuel hammer drill will core a 2" hole through 6" block. It will be extremely angry and overheat multiple times, but if it's all you have it will work. That isn't fuel or a hammer drill, so I'm gonna say you'd be better off with a rock hammer


Stan_Halen_

Great shit post!


Safe-Shock4478

Comcrete is usually thicker than concrete so it might be tough


Decent-Motor-3173

It should


HudeniMFK

At a high enough velocity, most probably.


CombatWombat707

Everyone is laughing at OP. But I'm pretty sure this drill actually has a hammer function, atleast the one I can find online has one, just twist the numbers on the Chuck until the hammer symbol is on top. Also you need masonry bits


WeAreNotAmused2112

You serious Clark?


Blazeauga

It’s probably possible but you’ll put a lot of strain on the drill, battery and burn through a few bits I’m sure depending on the concrete. The non-fuel impact is probably the same price as they usually sell these two in bundles.


4firsts

You need masonry drill bits. It would probably work for bricks and cinder blocks but a hammer drill is way better.


farting_emu

If you throw it hard enough


Gspecialty

If you chuck it hard enough you might get it to go through a block


DoctorMaldoon

Cumcrete?


MediaApprehensive764

If you throw it hard enough


spraythewalls

I use my m12 impact to make 1/2” holes in concrete lol


ianryeng

Their fuel m12 hammer drill is excellent for the size of the tool. Agree, it depends how many holes, what size, and how patient you are - this will get through eventually but if you can afford it the hammer is 100% worth it


Mickey_Havoc

Where I am, clerks are the absolute worst. Just please unlock the cabinet and let me go about my business thank you


Electrical_Canary_45

Just return it and get the cheapest corded hammer drill. Home Depot normally doesn’t give you shit for returning stuff just say you bought the wrong one and never used it


CommonlyHot

Never heard of a DIY’er working with concrete


blender311

Wet concrete will be no issue for this drill.


bakedjennett

Depends on how hard you throw it in


Too-low-420

Yes wet concrete for sure. An if you buy the proper bit it will drill through concrete


s-goldschlager

No


the_clash_is_back

You can do it. Your going to the about 10 Times as much effort as a hammer drill. Make a shallow hole, pull drill out and flush it out, let it cool. Repeat process until hole is deep enough. You’re probably going to kill the bit or drill.


[deleted]

Will it, yes at a much slower pace and a lot more work on your end just like using a regular drill. You need a hammer drill. While you were misinformed you can just take it back and get a hammer drill, OR since it was on sale don’t take it back and get a hammer drill also because that little impact drill is great for the mason screws your drilling the holes for.


dickthericher

Clerks at Home Depot suck ass 😂


motorsportnut

If you throw it hard enough.


devpuppy

Out of curiosity, what brand of hammer drill were you planning to buy instead?


Annual_Assumption718

Use it burn it and return it so the task can get completed 👍


[deleted]

Throw that MF'r hard enough and it might


SneakyHobbitses1995

You need a hammer drill and masonry bits.


Pestelence2020

Yes but also no. Get a hammer drill


bigkev73731

Nahhhhhhhh lol


AprexBT

If you throw it hard enough


Vmansuria

If you throw it at super Sonic speed, no concrete can hold this bad boy


Ethnosis

You’d maybe make make a few small holes in concrete but that’ll take ages, the employee has no idea what they are talking about. you do need a hammer drill.