Hi, i was trying to mount brackets for Ac condenser using 1/2" wedge anchor. I drilled holes using 1/2"drill bit. But the bolt and the threaded shaft kept on turning as i was trying to tighten. So loose i can pull the and out with plier. What did i do wrong? Thanks
Good video - are tapcons rated to be impact driven ? I've noticed bits have impact ratings. FWIW , there are specific anchors for blocks. They even have their own setting tool....getting to complicated..lol...I've seen concrete nails hold stuffs up for decades.....
I want to attach a sheet of plywood to my concrete basement wall. What's the best / easiest way to do this. I've got a drill and drive. (not an impact driver) Thanks!
What type of anchor should I use in a concrete 2" cap that covers a cinder block and may not have the cinder block holes filled with concrete? In other words there is space uner the cap..thks..hc
The hammer drill will do just fine. In fact, Tapcon recommends using the hammer drill on their packaging and website. Some installers have reported problems with damaging the hole they are drilling into when using impact drivers.
Haha you you always had that critical eagle eye just like my wife! That’s what happens when you are out of 1/2” straps improvising with 3/4” straps and running pipe on a pallet wall that is all different thickness. Those drive pins almost got an honorable mention but they just didn’t make the cut
You can drill a hole in brick and block with a regular drill and masonry bit but it “walers” the hole out and fastener don’t tighten down correctly. Also, try drilling in high strength concrete, like in a parking garage, and tell me how that works out for you.
You definitely do have to have a hammer drill wear and tear on a normal drill gonna have to buy another drill vs one time buy of a hammer drill to last for years and make work easy but good luck lol