Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
(OP)
Project requires some post-installed anchors be used in foundation containing top steel in the footing.
Will a diamond core bit cut rebars that may be encountered?
(***note, no steel was required in the foundation by design***)
Will a diamond core bit cut rebars that may be encountered?
(***note, no steel was required in the foundation by design***)






RE: Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
When I'm worried about steel, I always call for hammer drilled holes (which work better with most epoxy post installed anchors anyway)
RE: Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
RE: Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
RE: Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
RE: Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
Back when I had the satisfaction of working with my hands, I had occasion to hit a few re bars with a rotary hammer. The result was usually a wrist breaking jerk of the drill just before it went out on torque overload.
I'll look into the rebar eater.
RE: Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
If you don't care about the bars, a diamond core drill will work (double check it's compatible w/your anchor).
I've never heard of the rebar eater - I`ll definitely check that out.
RE: Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
Not good for mechanical anchors either for that matter.
RE: Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
RE: Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
RE: Diamond Core Bit Through Steel?
I believe that RE_500SD is approved for use in core drilled holes,
RE-500 (non-SD) might be ok,
and HY-150 is definitely not ok in core drilled holes