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Champion I am guessing/hoping the very cheap drill bits were the problem

Fixing at 5'8 when I get the drill bits from Screwfix. In reply to Stivino her are current drill details Woolworths 500w hammer drill corded.

I do but it's so old it's from :eek: - Just fancy getting a decent one that's all - was just wanting confirmation this could cope with the brick wall, have ordered the Bosch Drill bits from screw fix, so hoping these could do the job. Cheers

There is an offer one for one of these - Makita DHP482ZW 18v LXT White Combi Drill, Would this be OK? Electric brake 2 mechanical gears Variable speed control by trigger Forward/reverse rotation Twin LED job light Ergonomic soft grip Keyless Chuck Compact and lightweight design Equipped...

Just an update, gave up on he dartboard so decided to put up the 'garden storage bench. total time 30 minutes ! 4 Hours later and a an absolute stinking row with other half, decided '%^£k it - Now on my 5th Beer Wife took a picture of the ' DIY zone' where it looked like 'Mission Control' for...

Hi sorry should have made clear the 8mm Screws were lying about in the house already, I was just a bit concerned the supplied screws in photo would not be strong enough, that's all. When I buy a decent drill will have another go with those pictured/supplied, it's a a garage brick wall and the...

Thanks Very Much John will have a look on Screwfix.

Thanks just tried with a 5mm bit, has made a hole a few mm into the brick and was smoking towards the end the drill bits I've got are rubbish. Am gone purchase a decent drill and drill bits - any Recommendations appreciated. Also do you always use one size smaller drill bit than the screw/plug...

Thanks have a 'hammer' drill supposedly, just tried and the so called masonry bit went up the brickwork, and is now buckled I have another one I could try. I have found Two more solid looking 8mm Screws that fit holes and some heavy duty plasplugs. Accepts screw sizes 8,10,12 - Use Drill No14...

Thanks for your replies appreciated. Not a diyer myself, I was worried the screws included were not appropriate. I have some plastic plugs somewhere, cheap ones Do I use a 6mm Masonry bit to drill into the brick, attach the bracket with two 6mm plastic plugs, and the simply 'slot' the dartboard...

Attaching Dart Board to a Brick Wall, 'How to' if the included items 'pictured' not appropriate?