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[diy wife]

Am having problems drilling into brickwork. Drill won't go any further than approx 2cm before it reaches a block. What is likely to be causing the block? How should I attach the shelves to this wall with confidence that they will be able to carry weight?

[welsh brickie]

Buy a new high grade masonry bit TCT(tungsten carbide tipped)