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Help - Cannot Drill Fully Through Block Wall (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by NoImpression4899@lemmy.world to c/diy@lemmy.world

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I am in the process of attempting to install an outside switch for a radon mitigation system. However, I am unable to drill through the remaining part of the block wall. I have an M12 Fuel hammer drill and a carbide drill bit. I imagine something is in the way but what? If it was concrete in the floor I would guess rebar. The first part went through like butter. I have pictures: https://imgur.com/a/hCed4u8

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[–] Bell@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I don't know what it is but take the hint. Find another place to drill. It could be a plate protecting something, or a pipe.

[–] NoImpression4899@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah, I'll try drilling somewhere else. I wasn't too specific but given the location of that wall, I know for a fact there is no kind of pipe or anything in there.