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Here's how I tackle concrete walls in our local apartment complexes
In my area, many apartment buildings have concrete walls from the 70s. Drilling through them for cable runs can be tough. I found that using a diamond-tipped drill bit works much better. It cuts clean and lasts longer. I also bring a vacuum to clean dust right away. This keeps the area clean and protects the cables. Try this if you face similar problems.
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tara_smith826mo ago
Those diamond bits are overkill most of the time.
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charlier346mo ago
They might seem like overkill at first... but once you run into really hard concrete, you'll change your tune. Saves a ton of time and frustration.
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kai_singh426mo ago
Used to think the exact same thing about diamond bits being overkill. Honestly, I fought with cheap masonry bits for years to save a few bucks. Had one brutal job in an old basement that completely changed my mind. The diamond bit went through like butter and didn't wear out after three holes. It saved me so much time and frustration that the cost felt worth it. Now I just start with it on any concrete and skip the headache.
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