Super useful and cute video! I almost bought a Hammer drill because I'm trying to drill through brick to install an A/C Window Unit Bracket but I see I just need a special masonary drill bit to use with my existing power drill AND thank you so much for specifiy that the masonary drill bit is supposed to be shorter than the anchor drill, saved me a headache!
If later you don't need the stuff you attached to the wall you can use plumbers putty to seal the hole or just leave the screw in there. That becomes really important if you live somewhere where water freezes in winter or the water can begin widening & cracking from the hole.
I tried the same thing. It took forever to drill just about an inch deep. The bit was new. The drill didn't have hammer feature. It would be nice to know what I am missing.
probably you have a stronger older brick which probably would require a hammer drill, I tried to drill a hole on brick from a 100 year old house with a masonry bit with a regular drill, took me 25 minutes to get the hole big enough.
Good video! After watching and drilling into brick I must add these tips drilling into heavier, denser brick. 1: Use good quality bit. 2: Low and steady rpms and occasionally higher rpm vs constant high rpm produces easier drilling. 3: Use compressed air to keep brick dust from building up in the holes.
Just want to say thank you so much. I been trying to find a video that simply explains what I need to drill into brick. I want to install my ring door bell on my brick house but dont know what tools I need.Today I stumble across this video.Thank you so much!
Thanks for this info. I'm having a terrible time getting a contractor who will do this. My regular guy said it could not be done because it would damage the brick. I also asked at Home Depot and was told it could not be done. In watching your video, it obviously IS possible! Now if only I can find someone who has the tools and will do the work!
Thank you for sharing. I came here because I tried the Ryobi masonry drill bit (Impact Rated Masonry Set (3-Piece) and it DOES NOT drill through the brick. 😒 What brand of masonry drill bit did you use?
Hi Yesenia. Sorry, I just got this message - I honestly, usually just buy middle of the road drill bits. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. I can't remember what brand they all are exactly. ~ karen!
LOL my chickens are always all around me, too! I'm in the process of TRYING To put up a greenhouse I built....we shall see how that goes. i'm glad to have found your video. The concrete screws I bought came with the drill bit, so that is helpful. Thank you for mentioning that the drill bit should be smaller than the screw itself. Don't worry about the negative comments, some people just don't see positivity in anything! Have a wonderful day and thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Funny I enquired about getting a chicken yesterday only to find out chickens need company so I need at least 2. Today I needed to drill into some brick to install a garden hose real. So Thankyou very muck problem solved masonry drill bit I get tomorrow and maybe soon I’ll get some chickens. I’ll continue to watch to see what you do. Cheers!😃👍
An Excellent explanation of the subject !! Thank You ! Laszlo Montreal Photog. Could you please tell me the brand name of your Retractable Srewdriver? Thanks.
hi, where did you get that drill bit? and what does it call? we run in to the issue and cant drill a hole into the brick at all, although we are using the carbide masonry drill bit. thanks.
Tapcons (trademark) is another name for these screws that go into masonry, cement, mortar or concrete. Take whatever you want to hang so you know what diameter screw you need, then check the screw packaging and it will tell you what size drill bit you need. Small packs sometimes come with the drill bit. (Not affiliated with Tapcon, I just use them). Oh, it helps if you use a 'hammer' drill, since it vibrates/hammers the bit in as it turns.
Hi, Karen, I'm mounting a fence gate to brick posts that I will be constructing. I'm wondering if I should mount the hinges of the gate directly to the brick or if I should attach a wooden railing to the brick post in order to attach the hinges. I also wondered if I should mount the anchors as I build the post or wait until the posts have cured and then attach the anchors. Any advice you have would be much appreciated! Bruce
Hi B.R.! If you're attaching a gate to brick I would run a 2x4 or 4x4 (depending on the width and weight of the gate) up the brick and attach it to the brick using lag bolts. No need to put the wood supports in cement unless you're hanging the world's largest gate. Then I'd attach your gate and hinges to the 2x4 (or 4x4) like you said.
This is so cute. Those chicks 💘 In UK I've always only used a plastic expanding wall plug & screw to secure items for 30 years plus. Those fixing screws/ wall dogs are amazing xx
those chicks are SO CUTE!! awww!! and thank you, i had no idea the drill bit had to be smaller. im doing a project with my brick wall in the house, and had no idea how to drill into it. thanks for this video! - Mommy Vee (Not my daughter in my thumbnail) lol
Randall Ledbetter Looks like she successfully drilled into it without a hammer drill. If you think a hammer drill is necessary for drilling into brick, you don’t know how to drill.
Hi Karen, You make it all look so easy! My problem is that I purchased a very heavy entryway hook and shelf, it is 60 inches long. I spent a good part of an afternoon assembling it with my 11 year old. The next step was to find the wall studs to anchor it to the wall and lo and behold, there are no studs. I remembered a worker telling me that I have drywall over a single layer of brick....very inefficient but none the less. I'd be drilling through the dry wall to the brick so I can't see where on the brick I'm drilling. Does it matter where the drill goes? into the mortar or brick? or both at the same time? and how deep should the anchor be? Any other advice?
Helpful, thanks! One of the commentators below mentioned something about the speed of the drill and that its important to use a drill that has the 'high speed' setting you used to drill. Fair comment? (i've no idea - not drilled into brick, ... yet! )
elephantarmy I drill into , brick, block, concrete all the time. I can vouch for that comment if your drill is a hammer drill put it on speed two. Even a standard drill with masonry bit could benefit from higher speed though give the bit breaks to cool off.
Hi im a new subscriber. I am going to be putting chicken wire fencing up but will need to put posts up first. Do i need raw plugs for the screws to hold the screw n fence weight? Love ur chickies btw way.
Tapcon products tell you (on the package) what size drill bit is required for the anchor diameter....use what they say and do not guess.Guessing = trouble!
People keep saying, use a drum drill... But what if you don't have one. Buy one of curse... Well they aren't really free or cheap so I really think that the best thing to do is changing house it's much more cheap that buying a new drill
Sounds silly but thank you so much for this vid! I could not understand why my drill wasnt working on brick, after countless videos this one helped me realised where I was going wrong! Now sorted - thank you! X
I am drilling and drilling with masonry bit and a big huge ass drill and it will not penetrate the brick. I went to the hardware store. He said here this drillbit will go through the brick. I drilled again nothing it’s like drilling into granite. It’s getting very frustrating. The screw that I need to put in is about an inch and a half long.now I can’t put up my flag for memorial day. Frustrated.
One screw is not enough to hold the weight of person on the swing , it could break out and that bar fall on kids head , not enough support with one screw
It’s one thing to drill into a brick wall without a respirator, and it’s another thing to blow out the debris. But inhaling all that silica dust you just drilled and blew out is on a whole new level.
No safety goggles, no hand protection, no breathing filters. Oh, dear... The chickens are cute, but someone trying to follow these steps will loose an eye.
Super useful and cute video! I almost bought a Hammer drill because I'm trying to drill through brick to install an A/C Window Unit Bracket but I see I just need a special masonary drill bit to use with my existing power drill AND thank you so much for specifiy that the masonary drill bit is supposed to be shorter than the anchor drill, saved me a headache!
If later you don't need the stuff you attached to the wall you can use plumbers putty to seal the hole or just leave the screw in there. That becomes really important if you live somewhere where water freezes in winter or the water can begin widening & cracking from the hole.
Fuck. Read your comment after I put my new house numbers up.
@@hulmad- 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
How much water is going to penetrate a 3/8 hole. Lol
I tried the same thing. It took forever to drill just about an inch deep. The bit was new. The drill didn't have hammer feature. It would be nice to know what I am missing.
probably you have a stronger older brick which probably would require a hammer drill, I tried to drill a hole on brick from a 100 year old house with a masonry bit with a regular drill, took me 25 minutes to get the hole big enough.
I’ve got an 18v drill and that same drill tip but I can’t drill into my brick at all. It just makes a little dent. What am I doing wrong
604 dislikes are from jealous manly dudes who failed at drilling 😂
I failed to drill, and I need it done now. But she wouldn't get to the point. So -1.
instaBlaster.
If you have soft brick you don’t need a masonry drill bit
That must be it
😂😂😂 yo this is the best comment I've seen on here!!!
Good video! After watching and drilling into brick I must add these tips drilling into heavier, denser brick.
1: Use good quality bit.
2: Low and steady rpms and occasionally higher rpm vs constant high rpm produces easier drilling.
3: Use compressed air to keep brick dust from building up in the holes.
Just want to say thank you so much. I been trying to find a video that simply explains what I need to drill into brick. I want to install my ring door bell on my brick house but dont know what tools I need.Today I stumble across this video.Thank you so much!
I just hot glued mine to the brick
Or you could buy silicone glue
Always love learning this stuff from a female! Thank you!
Thanks and good luck with the chicks!!
Thanks this is simple yet saves me a lot knowing I don't need a hammer drill.
I must have typed in chickens by accident
Good one 😂😇
Thanks for this info. I'm having a terrible time getting a contractor who will do this. My regular guy said it could not be done because it would damage the brick. I also asked at Home Depot and was told it could not be done. In watching your video, it obviously IS possible! Now if only I can find someone who has the tools and will do the work!
Thank you for sharing. I came here because I tried the Ryobi masonry drill bit (Impact Rated Masonry Set (3-Piece) and it DOES NOT drill through the brick. 😒 What brand of masonry drill bit did you use?
Hi Yesenia. Sorry, I just got this message - I honestly, usually just buy middle of the road drill bits. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. I can't remember what brand they all are exactly. ~ karen!
LOL my chickens are always all around me, too! I'm in the process of TRYING To put up a greenhouse I built....we shall see how that goes. i'm glad to have found your video. The concrete screws I bought came with the drill bit, so that is helpful. Thank you for mentioning that the drill bit should be smaller than the screw itself. Don't worry about the negative comments, some people just don't see positivity in anything! Have a wonderful day and thanks for sharing your knowledge!
What if I need to go all the way thru? What's the name of that piece but longer? Trying to run wires
Funny I enquired about getting a chicken yesterday only to find out chickens need company so I need at least 2. Today I needed to drill into some brick to install a garden hose real. So Thankyou very muck problem solved masonry drill bit I get tomorrow and maybe soon I’ll get some chickens. I’ll continue to watch to see what you do. Cheers!😃👍
Actually had the info I needed. Masonry Bit for brick has a sort of hammer head. Thanks. My DIY went up 2+
An Excellent explanation of the subject !! Thank You ! Laszlo Montreal Photog. Could you please tell me the brand name of your Retractable Srewdriver? Thanks.
What type of drill you are using ? Is it Hammer drill ??
Best 30 second video ever.
Came to learn how to drill into brick...once finished, I HAD to go and watch the chickens try out the chicken swing!
Are you using a hammer drill? I’m having a lot of trouble with my regular drill. Thank you!
Me too. I feel weak 😭
what kind of drill is that
Is it true that once you unscrew the hole is damaged and you can't screw back the same way?
"hi chicken!" Got me hahaha
I think the reason the screws and drill bits not matching is that you would use a plug in the hole.
Thanks for teaching us how to drill a hole in the brick......Now we need some chickens.
What screwdriver is that?? 😅 It's amazing!
what screw driver were you using?
Went through 10 ridiculously complicated videos to find the perfect one. Succinct PLUS chickens!
Ok I think I love you! I love how you got distracted by the chickens and made me giggle, thanks for the tips and smiles!!
I adore you thank you for making this look easy☺️
hi,
where did you get that drill bit? and what does it call? we run in to the issue and cant drill a hole into the brick at all, although we are using the carbide masonry drill bit. thanks.
Is caulk necessary when putting the anchors in?
Tapcons (trademark) is another name for these screws that go into masonry, cement, mortar or concrete. Take whatever you want to hang so you know what diameter screw you need, then check the screw packaging and it will tell you what size drill bit you need. Small packs sometimes come with the drill bit. (Not affiliated with Tapcon, I just use them). Oh, it helps if you use a 'hammer' drill, since it vibrates/hammers the bit in as it turns.
Can you link the drill u are using
Thanks for the great video and showing us your adorable chicks!
What voltage drill are you using and is it a hammer drill?
It's yellow.
Incredibly helpful
I'm just here looking for the swinging chicken follow up video.. can someone post a link ??
th-cam.com/video/KuMG7EKc4jc/w-d-xo.html
Was in for the drilling, but as a bird person, got hooked by the cute little chicks.
Good advice ......never done this before ......all went well .....great clip
Hi, Karen, I'm mounting a fence gate to brick posts that I will be constructing. I'm wondering if I should mount the hinges of the gate directly to the brick or if I should attach a wooden railing to the brick post in order to attach the hinges. I also wondered if I should mount the anchors as I build the post or wait until the posts have cured and then attach the anchors. Any advice you have would be much appreciated!
Bruce
Hi B.R.! If you're attaching a gate to brick I would run a 2x4 or 4x4 (depending on the width and weight of the gate) up the brick and attach it to the brick using lag bolts. No need to put the wood supports in cement unless you're hanging the world's largest gate. Then I'd attach your gate and hinges to the 2x4 (or 4x4) like you said.
Thanks so much!
Foxy lady, useful tips for drilling into brick. Adorable chickens. 10/10
Love this super helpful!!❤
She has the “let me speak to your manager” haircut
Trumps sister
😂😂😂
If she's a Karen then we have to get the manager
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
She seems more a "Sandra" than a "Karen" though... HIIIII CHICKENS!
so no wall plugs?
Great video!! Thank you!! Love your chicken swing!
I thought you needed a hammer drill for drilling into brick, no? I've been putting a couple of projects off bc I don't have one.
A bit late on my reply, but nope, lol. You don't need a hammer drill. Brick really isn't all that hard and doesn't need one.
This is so cute. Those chicks 💘
In UK I've always only used a plastic expanding wall plug & screw to secure items for 30 years plus.
Those fixing screws/ wall dogs are amazing xx
Learned more about chickens than drilling
What kind of drill are you using?
Great informative video. Very clear and easy to understand.
those chicks are SO CUTE!! awww!! and thank you, i had no idea the drill bit had to be smaller. im doing a project with my brick wall in the house, and had no idea how to drill into it. thanks for this video! - Mommy Vee (Not my daughter in my thumbnail) lol
Coolest DYI ever! The baby chicks come before the "stuff". Ain't love wonderful?
Did you use a hammer drill?
U didn’t show drill function like do we need a hammer function or torque
Why didn't you put the plastic fasteners in first and then screw in the screws ?
Might want to mention the need for a hammer drill too.
not in brick
Randall Ledbetter Looks like she successfully drilled into it without a hammer drill. If you think a hammer drill is necessary for drilling into brick, you don’t know how to drill.
I loved it. Thanks for the tutorial and thanks for the chicks!
Hi Karen, You make it all look so easy! My problem is that I purchased a very heavy entryway hook and shelf, it is 60 inches long. I spent a good part of an afternoon assembling it with my 11 year old. The next step was to find the wall studs to anchor it to the wall and lo and behold, there are no studs. I remembered a worker telling me that I have drywall over a single layer of brick....very inefficient but none the less. I'd be drilling through the dry wall to the brick so I can't see where on the brick I'm drilling. Does it matter where the drill goes? into the mortar or brick? or both at the same time? and how deep should the anchor be? Any other advice?
Brick. Always into brick. Mortal will crumble.
What a cool lady. Love the short hair!
Leave the chickens alone and get to the project. I only have 30 seconds.
Helpful, thanks! One of the commentators below mentioned something about the speed of the drill and that its important to use a drill that has the 'high speed' setting you used to drill. Fair comment? (i've no idea - not drilled into brick, ... yet! )
elephantarmy I drill into , brick, block, concrete all the time. I can vouch for that comment if your drill is a hammer drill put it on speed two. Even a standard drill with masonry bit could benefit from higher speed though give the bit breaks to cool off.
Very nice. Cute lady and very handy
Hi im a new subscriber. I am going to be putting chicken wire fencing up but will need to put posts up first. Do i need raw plugs for the screws to hold the screw n fence weight? Love ur chickies btw way.
Karen, you are cuter than the chickens. Liked your video!
chickens cause rats and foxes
She has a "sir this mustard is too hot" type of haircut
What size bit is that?
Tapcon products tell you (on the package) what size drill bit is required for the anchor diameter....use what they say and do not guess.Guessing = trouble!
I love chickens too!!!! I talk them just like you do!!! Thank you for the info. I have to do this soon!
Very straight to the point. Cute chicks!
People keep saying, use a drum drill...
But what if you don't have one.
Buy one of curse...
Well they aren't really free or cheap so I really think that the best thing to do is changing house it's much more cheap that buying a new drill
Is that a hammer drill or a normal drill? Thanks for the video, love the chicks btw :)
Call her the chicken lady..lol
Awesome video very helpful!! I'm seeing this from São Paulo Brazil! Thank you 😀
Great video. Thanks for the info.
Sounds silly but thank you so much for this vid! I could not understand why my drill wasnt working on brick, after countless videos this one helped me realised where I was going wrong! Now sorted - thank you! X
I am drilling and drilling with masonry bit and a big huge ass drill and it will not penetrate the brick. I went to the hardware store. He said here this drillbit will go through the brick. I drilled again nothing it’s like drilling into granite. It’s getting very frustrating. The screw that I need to put in is about an inch and a half long.now I can’t put up my flag for memorial day. Frustrated.
Very helpful, thanks for posting.
When she showed the baby chicks the place where she was going to drill! 😂 I love it!
Nicely done!
Imagine chicken saying
Who u callin chicken
Lol
I truly appreciate this awesome information
30 seconds hahahahhhahahaha... thanks for the info :)
Oh I've got to see the next video!!! :D
i think the bricks im drilling must have been made with dimonds in them even the hammer drill hardly made it in 5 mm
One screw is not enough to hold the weight of person on the swing , it could break out and that bar fall on kids head , not enough support with one screw
It’s one thing to drill into a brick wall without a respirator, and it’s another thing to blow out the debris. But inhaling all that silica dust you just drilled and blew out is on a whole new level.
I love this. But let's not call it 30-seconds :)
No safety goggles, no hand protection, no breathing filters. Oh, dear... The chickens are cute, but someone trying to follow these steps will loose an eye.
Super cute that you took a second to kiss the chickens.
I had to go back and watch it again, Gwynn. I didn't remember kissing the chicken. But yep. I did, lol. ~ karen!
A hammer drill would be a bonus. Will drill twice as fast, easier on the drill bit
Good video and way to keep your audiences attention
very attractive woman. enjoyed the video
Great chicken video!
4:26 Suddenly I'm very nervous for those chickens? 😲
I'm also a big fan of chickens! Tuesday specials at popeyes :)
Lol! Me, too! 😂
Thank you hun! Hell time trying find way do w/ regular tools, thank you.
I think you pre-drilled the hole prior to making the video. Much more difficult then your 20 sec drilling
No. I didn't. ~ karen
*d r i i l l i n g i n t o b r i c k*