Carbide Multi-Material Drill Bit - Shockwave - 3/8"
BMR Code
001-8953
Part number
48-20-8890
UPC
045242539994
Carbide Multi-Material Drill Bit - Shockwave - 3/8"
MILWAUKEE SHOCKWAVE Carbide Multi Material Drill Bits are the most versatile bits, designed to tackle a variety of materials, including brick, block, concrete, steel, aluminum, ceramic tile, backerboard, wood, PVC, and drywall. The aggressive multi grind carbide tip delivers up to 10x longer life in stacked materials and up to 85% faster drilling speeds in metal. Equipped with a 1/4" hex shank, these general-purpose drill bits are compatible with impacts, drill/drivers, and hammer drills.
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• For use with brick, block, concrete, steel, aluminum, ceramic tile, backer-board, wood, PVC, and drywall
• Up to 85% faster in metal vs. standard masonry drill bits
• SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty engineered for hammer drills and impacts
• Up to 10x longer life in stacked materials
• Use in hammer mode for faster drilling in masonry and concrete
• Durable carbide tip for a wide range of tough applications
• Ideal for drilling through layered materials
• Less bit changes for increased productivity
• Not recommended for porcelain tile
• Available in sizes up to 1/2 in.
49 out of 59 (83%) reviewers recommend this product
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Pepsifan05
Jonesboro, AR
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
2 out of 5 stars.
Disappointed
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was only the second hole that I was drilling into metal, I looked at the drill bit and it had multiple chips broken out of the bit. The sharp edge of the drill bit dulled really quick and much sooner then expected. Due to those reasons, I was only able to test drilling metal. I wasn't able to use the drill bit on any other materials. I had high expectations for this product and was very disappointed.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Response from milwaukeetool.com:
3 years ago
Customer Service
Hello! We are sorry to hear about your frustrating experience with the 1/4" SHOCKWAVE™ Carbide Multi-Material Drill Bit. We would like to learn more about your experience with this product. We will send you an email shortly. -Cayla with Milwaukee Tool.
Eton3
New york
Age45 to 54
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent drill bit!
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I work frequently with material like rock and metal as I am a craftsman. I have had a hard time finding products that withstand the work I do. I am incredibly surprised and pleased with this bit. It has held up against 5 rocks so far and still has some work left in it. I would reccomend it to anyone who regularly uses drill bits and needs something that is tough enough to be put to work again and again.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Nalabibs
Los Angeles
Age35 to 44
GenderFemale
4 out of 5 stars.
Overall good but could use improvement!
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I tested these Shockwave Carbide bits they faired well on both steel and cinderblock making a strong clear pass. When I tried them on tile or newer brick they did not fair as well and were a bit rough. In addition the case they came in needs an improvement. One bit was completely lodged into the corner of the plastic case when they arrived and was very difficult to pry out (see attached photo).
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
jdillabo
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Carbide Multi-Material Drill Bits 1/2 in. x 4 in.
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] MILWAUKEE SHOCKWAVE bits are esigned to tackle a variety of materials, including brick, block, concrete, steel, aluminum, ceramic tile, backer board, wood, PVC, and drywall. Up to 10X longer life in stacked materials. Use in hammer mode for faster drilling in masonry and concrete. Durable carbide tip for a wide range of tough applications. This is a great bit that should last a while saving you money.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
K Tay
Falls City, NE
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Awesome Drill bits
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got these around a month ago to use for projects in the house and am so glad I ordered them. The drill bits are very sharp and durable. They drill through wood, concrete, and metal with no issues. I used the drill bits to put security locks on my doors, and I didn’t have any problems. They’re one of the best drill bits I’ve ever used and are very handy to keep around the house.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
TC505
Austin, TX
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
4 out of 5 stars.
Well Made
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These things mean business out of the box, sharp, strong, and ready for action. I've been using these for a little while now around the house and they seem to be able to tackle whatever I toss at them. Comes with a good span of bit sizes for different applications and the little case keeps them in one place so they don't wander off. Good for the home toolbox or the jobsite.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Robert17
Joplin MO
1 out of 5 stars.
NEVER BUYING AGAIN
a year ago
First time buying Milwaukee product, never buying again. Bought these drill bits to put in some new shelves for storm shelter, figured buy once regret once right, WRONG. Started with 5/16 which wasn’t cutting at all so worked my way down from 1/4-3/16-5/32 none of them would chew through anything and the 5/32 snapped in half without drilling one hole. Very disappointing.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Response from milwaukeetool.com:
a year ago
Social Team
We appreciate you leaving a review regarding your experience with your SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty™ Carbide Multi-Material Drill Bit Set. Our team will be in contact shortly to learn more. - Milwaukee Tool Social Team
Jeniffer0428
Worcester, Ma
Age35 to 44
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Works amazing
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got these about a while ago and my husband is an hvac worker and he's able to use these with his impact driver and is able to get stripped screws out ! He loves these alot !! He tells me all the time that these come in handy when he needs them the most for some tough jobs that he has and can't get into small spaces he says the length is great for that also
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
DookBoss92
Springfield, Oregon
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Milwaukee Concrete Drill Bits
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent quality. Milwaukee brand does not disappoint. These high quality drill bits are perfect, all-around bits for concrete use. Durable, strong and long-lasting. The hold up under a lot of stress and don't burn out as fast as other similar brands. Plus, they chuck-up in your drill really easily without fear of slipping under pressure.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Amberlicious
Orangevale, ca
Age35 to 44
GenderFemale
3 out of 5 stars.
Ehh, It's okay
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This 1/4" Shockwave Carbide Multi-Material drill bit doesn't live up to its name. It drills thru wood & sheetrock fine. But don't try it with anything harder, unless you want to be drilling that hole all day. Tile, nope. Metal, nope. So if you're looking for drill bit to cut either of those don't get it. But for wood & sheetrock, sure.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Kimmie28
Terre Haute, Indiana
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Drill Bit for home projects
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very happy with my Shockwave carbide mult- material drill bit. It was able to get the job done quick and efficiently. It works great drilling a perfect round hole for a DIY project my husband and I were doing.I would definitely recommend these Drill Bits they are heavy duty and can Drill anything.
any of these Drill bits.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Gr8ful
Kinsale Virginia
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
It Does The Job
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Make my husband's work easy. He really likes how it allows him to drill through cement easily with his drill hammer. It is a good quality, tough, and made to drill into almost anything. He says it does the job. That means that he gives it two thumbs up. He has the1/2" SHOCKWAVE Carbide Multi-Material Drill Bit.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
DRHarchitect
Riverdale, NY
Age65 or over
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
A drill bit, better than just a BIT
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This carbide tipped drill bit, which I use in both regular mode and in hammer-drill mode, is really superb. It cuts fast. It starts quickly with no moving around and going off center of the intended position. I hammer-drill mode, it goes through concrete very easily. Great for drilling for plugs in masonry.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
RebeccaS
Marietta Ohio
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Multi-Material functionality is priceless!
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love that this one drill bit is able to be used on so many different materials. My husband and I do lots of little DIY projects, especially since the pandemic. This fits our drills perfectly, it’s sturdy and drives through wood and metal with ease and still looks like new. This is a high quality accessory.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Ross_00
Albuquerque, NM
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Use them for everything!
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like these drill bits. They are great quality. Have had no issues with any of them breaking. Used them for concrete work and they held up no problem. Also make nice clean holes when working with wood. The case provided is perfect to keep the bits protected while in your tool bag. Enjoy using these.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Lokiidokii
Dayton, OH
Age25 to 34
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Great to have in home improvement kit
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Milwaukee bit is great quality drill bit with a lot of versatility. Drills perfectly round holes with ease (using an impact driver). Came packaged well with recommendations on what speeds you should use (with both a standard drill and impact driver) on various types of construction materials.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Tlwags81
Missouri, USA
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Like a hot knife through butter!!
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A few weeks ago I needed a drill bit to do a few things around the house so I picked up one of these 1/4" SHOCKWAVE Carbide Multi-Material Drill Bits. All I can say is AWESOME. I have used it on metal, wood and masonry and it hasn’t failed me yet. I would highly recommend you give this bit a try.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Nan Nan
Brooklyn
Age55 to 64
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Great drill bit.
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved the shockwave carbide multi material bit
I love this product .
I was very happy with my Shockwave carbide
mult- material drill bit. It was able to get the job done quick that I needed. It drill a perfect round holes. I think it’s a great drill bit. I would definitely recommend it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Smjessie
Glasgow,ky
Age25 to 34
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Great set
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Joe said is really neat. I like that it comes in its own little plastic container to hold all the bits. They fit my drill perfectly and they work just like they said they would. They drill through everything it tells me that they will. It's coming in great on this DIY house we live in.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
jberry151
Opelousas, LA
Age35 to 44
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Works great!
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This 1/2" Carbide Multi-Material Drill Bit from Shockwave works great. It is great for all sorts of materials and cuts through them easily. It is very strong and well made. It will last for years. I love the fact that it can be used with any drill with no issues. I definitely recommend.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
kc96
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for concrete and brick material
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This 1/2" multi material carbide drill bit quickly gets big jobs done and easily goes through tough materials like brick and concrete. Also works well on wood, steel and ceramic tile. This bit will outlast others in life too. Great for big jobs or just around the house projects.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
espondel
Columbus, PA
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Quality Drill Bits
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] You can't go wrong with Milwaukee drill bits.
I have only used a couple of the smaller sized ones so far, but none have broken. And if anyone could break one, it would be me. So they are durable.
They have held an edge great and are still nice and sharp.
Excellent quality.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
csdoerr58
Lawrencville
Age55 to 64
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Quality Drill Bits
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this as a early gift for my boyfriend. He has already work with them for a special home re-do project and he loves how they hold up with everything he is building. I am using them to build a new entertainment center for my living room and they make thing so easy to do.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
hkipp
Hibbing, MN
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
4 out of 5 stars.
Works pretty good
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Shockwave Carbide Drill bit was used to put trim on some masonry work that was done in front of our house. It worked pretty good and went much smoother that I had thought. I will definitely look for similar Shockwave products when doing this type of work.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Terriedh
Guthrie, Ok
Age35 to 44
GenderFemale
4 out of 5 stars.
Worked great
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] They worked well with concrete and came in handy when hanging decor on brick home. Not sure if it was drill or the bit, but it kept falling off when I wasn’t using it. Otherwise it worked great and worked well with what I needed it for. Highly Recommend!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
GAmommy
Georgia
Age25 to 34
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Great!
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are currently working on building a small cabinet hutch for our dining room and this drill bit is amazing! Great quality and makes clean holes. Very impressed with this drill bit and this company! We will be adding more of their products to our tool box!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Brifrank
MI
Age25 to 34
5 out of 5 stars.
Great packaging and quality
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this for my husband and he’s a big Milwaukee guy! And has multiple of these, but it’s definitely a great quality product and they always have the nicest packaging and easy to read labeling! I will definitely recommend anything Milwaukee to everyone!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
RollTide
TN
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Impressive
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are of high quality and have a nice heavy duty feel and weight to them. They are very easy to use and to put into the drill. The case is very nice and gives them a nice little storage box that they fit well in making them easy to transport to jobs.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Sw008
Victorivlle
3 out of 5 stars.
Drill bit broke within 3-4 holes
3 years ago
I read the Required hammer drill settings and I said it in after like the fourth hole the tip broke Which is kind of disappointing since Milwaukee makes good tools And not long lasting drill bits for small duty jobs which requires hammer drill settings
Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com
Response from milwaukeetool.com:
3 years ago
Customer Service
Hello Sw008, thank you for providing feedback on your recent experience with Milwaukee Tool! We would like some additional details about your experience so we can improve in the future. We will send you an email with some follow up questions, it would be our pleasure to provide additional support to help improve your experience. Thanks!- Cayla
Hbmoe
Huntington Beach, CA
Age55 to 64
GenderFemale
4 out of 5 stars.
Great to have in your toolbox!
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have yet to try this drill bit but it looks like quality material.This is great for my toolbox in case it’s needed. I’m single and having a home i attempt to fix small things myself. I try to buy quality tools and this drill bit does reflect that.
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