First off, this is a $20 drill you can depend on. . So I called customer service and they sent me a new one for free. So I was a bit paranoid because I didn't want any further delay in breaking it again, so he drilled this bit 1/4" deep and then drilled about 12-5/16" holes deep in the ring that comes with this one Drill bit was finished using this drill bit and drilled 9 holes about 3 inches deep. When this one is over I will definitely be ordering more.