How can I use a bigger drill bit?

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mobile1Member since Aug 2017Aug 12, 2017 4:45 PM CT

The biggest drill bit that my drill will hold is 0.4″. I need it to take a 0.5″ drill bit. How can I do this?

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Aug 12, 2017 5:52 PM CT

What kind of drill do you have? Can get reduced shank bits that go down to 3/8″ or get a new larger 1/2″ chuck for your drill

bsayles13Member since Dec 2016Aug 13, 2017 4:26 PM CT

Milwaukee and Dewalt make impact rated drill bits with the 1/4″ quick connect shank that you can also use in a normal drill chuck. That should work for you.

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bsayles13Member since Dec 2016Aug 13, 2017 4:30 PM CT

mobile1 wrote:
The biggest drill bit that my drill will hold is 0.4″. I need it to take a 0.5″ drill bit. How can I do this?

This is what I was referring to http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Shockwave-1-2-in-Titanium-Drill-Bit-48-89-4629/205879022

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JronmanMember since May 2016Aug 13, 2017 4:38 PM CT

you could also get a 1/2 in chuck to put in your chuck. Something like this. https://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-6433-bosch-sds-plus-to-keyless-12-chuck-adaptor-ha3jaw.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8b_MBRDcARIsAKJE7lmbxgRiKw4OIwOkbNdZWiuHsw88vp4ScTVroHq0cbYsXEnknmV504EaAlqWEALw_wcB

bsayles13Member since Dec 2016Aug 14, 2017 10:47 AM CT

Jronman wrote:
you could also get a 1/2 in chuck to put in your chuck. Something like this. https://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-6433-bosch-sds-plus-to-keyless-12-chuck-adaptor-ha3jaw.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8b_MBRDcARIsAKJE7lmbxgRiKw4OIwOkbNdZWiuHsw88vp4ScTVroHq0cbYsXEnknmV504EaAlqWEALw_wcB

Looks like a high quality chuck too

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