Number of holes, but don't try these jobs with smaller cordless models.
Newer 14.4V and higher-voltage cordless drills will be adequate for a limited If you have only a few small-diameter holes to drill, a corded electric drill will do fine. So you should always follow manufacturer's instructions on hole depth and diameter carefully. Often, the depth and diameter of the hole are crucial to the holding ability of the anchor. Masonry anchors look different from one another, but they are alike in one respect: You'll need to drill a hole in the base material. We sort through the fasteners, pointing out which are best for the jobs most of us do once in a while, like attaching shelves to a concrete wall or hanging a trellis on brick. Here, we show you the tools and techniques you need to work with masonry. Although there are special fasteners designed for these jobs, it's easy to get confused about which to choose and how to install them so they'll never budge. Try the same job on concrete, brick or stone, and it quickly becomes real work. Attaching a hose reel or a pair of shelf brackets to a wood surface is a fairly uncomplicated project.