The description says "Maximum core size 2-5/8" deep." I just cut a 2" hole in an 8" thick concrete wall. It worked great - the cores broke off into 2-3 inch pieces from the vibration of the hammer drill (Makita HR4041C). There were no instructions included, so I did my best to guess how to use it. "Dry drilling" is no problem. Once the hole started well I removed the pilot drill (drill in the middle) and the rest of the way through the wall went smoothly. I estimate the hammer drill took about 15 minutes and I was very impressed.