Match the correct anchor size to that of the concrete screw.
Making hole in concrete wall.
I ve hammer drilled through concrete to sink anchors but a 4 inch diameter hole is a little intimidating until you have the right tool.
Here s a few pictures of the right tool.
A core drill is simply a drill bit used for making the large holes in concrete and masonry materials.
The hole should be slightly smaller than the maximum width of the.
If necessary tap.
The guys at home depot had a lot of fun lamenting the fact that the hole existed to begin with and then suggested that i build a mold on one side of the wall and fill it in with a pour of concrete.
Remove any concrete dust then press the anchor into the hole until it is flush with the surface.
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Sorry i just re read your post.
The walls at our new place are 6 inch thick concrete it s an old naval base and we needed a few holes for vents.
The size depends on the application.
After hearing that i seriously considered just gluing a piece of plywood over it and calling it a day.
Easiest way is to call diamond drilling or a similar company and have them come out and drill all your holes for a few hundred dollars.
Unless you want to buy a hilti dd100 and the bits which will cost you way more than hundreds.
These holes will mark the boundaries of the opening and help guide your cuts.
Drill through each corner of your cutout using a rotary hammer equipped with a masonry bit.
You will find most core drill bits coming in different sizes such as 2 inches or 4 inches.