Let me start by saying that I've used a Milwaukee rock drill bit and my dad's drill bits in the past and haven't had any problems (more than 25.8 centimeters deep). holes with a used racquet) but this time I didn't have access to his stuff so I "approved" and bought this. Continue reading. I normally trust the Dewalt brand for most of my power tools but was a bit disappointed with this one. I had to drill 11 1/2" and 4" deep holes in 80 year old concrete with a 1/2" hammer drill. The first hole went fine, but the bit's tip was badly damaged as the sharp corners almost completely were removed. Halfway through the second hole it stopped digging. I pressed hard but the tip got hot changing color and eventually my drill bit overheated and burned out. This thing was a beast and easily made all the other holes and was still going strong Spend a little more and get Milwaukee beats Dad's up to something.