Features
- Dual carbide cutting edges for improved cutting efficiency and edge life
- Split point tip for faster, more accurate starts
- Dual flutes for effective debris removal
- 1/4 in hex shank for secure grip and impact driver compatibility
- Heat-treated shank and body for increased strength and durability
- Suitable for use in hammer and rotary modes
- Clear size labeling for easy identification
Specifications
| Carbide Tipped | Yes |
| Shank Type | 1/4 in hex |
| Dual Flutes | Yes |
| Bit Length | 5 in |
| Bit Width | 1/4 in |
| Suitable Materials | Brick, tile, cinder block, concrete |
| Max Rpm | 1500 |
| Use Modes | Hammer and rotary |
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A 1/4-inch carbide-tipped masonry drill bit with a 5-inch overall length. Intended for drilling into masonry materials (brick, cinder block, concrete, tile). Features a dual-cutting carbide tip and split point for faster starts and maintained cutting edge, dual flutes to clear debris, and a heat-treated shank and body for increased durability. The 1/4-inch hex shank is compatible with three-jaw chucks and impact drivers. Usable in both hammer and rotary drilling modes.
Model Number: MDB5103
Project Ideas
Business
Patio Light & Outdoor Decor Install
Offer a mobile service to mount string lights, shade sail anchors, hose reels, and wall art on brick, block, or concrete. The 1/4 in bit fits common sleeve/Tapcon anchor sizes and works with impact drivers for fast installs. Sell packages by linear footage and add-ons like timers and dimmers.
Safe Bath Hardware Installer
Specialize in drilling tile to install grab bars, towel warmers, and shower shelves. Use rotary mode, low RPM, and water cooling to avoid cracked tile; anchor into masonry backer or block where applicable. Market to seniors, OT/PT clinics, and property managers; bundle safety audits with fixed-price installs.
Custom House-Number Plaques + Install
Design and sell aluminum/wood/acrylic address plaques with included stand-offs and on-site installation on brick or stone. The 1/4 in bit streamlines anchor holes; provide a printed drilling template for DIY customers or a turnkey install service for locals.
Garden Center Pot-Prep Add-On
Partner with nurseries to offer on-the-spot drainage-hole drilling in ceramic planters and mounting of wall planters onto masonry. Charge per hole or bundle with plant purchases. Quick, clean rotary drilling provides immediate value and reduces plant returns from root rot.
Retail/Restaurant Masonry Mounting
Provide fast installation of signage, wall fixtures, menu boards, and cable-management on concrete and block walls for small businesses. The bit’s hex shank runs in impact drivers for speed, and hammer mode handles tougher substrates. Offer after-hours service with transparent per-hole or per-fixture pricing.
Creative
Brick Patio String-Light Anchors
Drill clean 1/4 in holes into brick or mortar joints to set shield/sleeve anchors for eye bolts and turnbuckles. The split point prevents walking on rough brick, and the dual flutes clear dust for deeper, straighter holes. Use hammer mode for brick/concrete; add a tape depth stop to hit the ideal embedment for your anchors. Result: no-post, tensioned café lights that look pro and survive weather.
Ceramic Planter Drainage + Watering Ports
Add drainage or side watering holes to glazed ceramic pots and tiles. Run in rotary mode at low RPM with water for cooling/lubrication to prevent cracking; the carbide tip bites through glaze cleanly. Create multiple 1/4 in holes around the base for better flow, or a side port for inserting moisture probes or drip stakes.
Stand-Off House Number Plaque on Stone
Design a modern plaque and mount it on brick/stone using 1/4 in stand-offs. Mark a paper template, drill 1/4 in holes to consistent depth, vacuum dust via the dual flutes, then set stainless anchors. The plaque floats off the wall for a shadowed, architectural look that pops at night with a small LED wash.
Cinder Block Trellis Grid
Create a minimalist trellis using stainless cable or wood battens anchored into a block wall. Drill evenly spaced 1/4 in holes, install concrete anchors, and tension cable through eyelets for a clean grid. Perfect for climbing jasmine/ivy and turning a plain wall into a living feature.
Starry Paver Lanterns
Drill constellations of 1/4 in holes through concrete pavers or thin blocks to make perforated lanterns. Use hammer mode gently, clear debris often, and chamfer the hole edges with a light pass. Place a battery LED behind for a patterned glow on patios or pathways.