Diamond core bit drilling tips & trouble shooting A
Always secure the drill rig either with a mechanical anchor, vacuum system or by use of the jack screw. NEVER stand on the base and drill without anchoring. Level the drill rig by use of the base leveling screws, and a small level attached to the column permanently or by a magnetic strip on the level. This procedure will ensure a perpendicular hole. Never let the bit spin in the hole without applied pressure. This will cause the diamonds to round off and the bit segments will heat and glaze over. Turn on water before starting the drill motor. Otherwise, the water jacket seals heat up and become brittle, losing water. When your bit encounters steel (rebar), relax pressure about 1/3 and allow the bit to cut at its own rate. DO NOT PUSH THE BIT. Some operators turn the water down after exiting the steel to sharpen the bit. If you engage in this practice, turn the water back up once the bit is sharpened. When drilling high PSI concrete or concrete with very hard aggregate (i.e., ri