Never Use Tapcons Again!

We share your frustrations when using Tapcon Masonry screws and fasteners. When improperly drilling the holes in masonry or concrete and using the wrong driver, "such as an impact driver with nut driver accessory" the Tapcons will blow out the concrete or worse snap inside the hole! We show you a better way to set those masonry fasteners from Milwaukee Tool that will make you more productive and will save you money on building materials, and masonry fasteners! You'll get to see first hand the effectiveness of Milwaukee Tool's 1/4 in. x 5/32 in. Carbide Tip SDS Plus Concrete Screw Drill and Bit Kit (Model #48-20-7497) in a demonstration when we set multiple style concrete fasteners in fully cured 4000 psi concrete! Watch this entire video before setting masonry fasteners again!
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[@jimharper9609]

Not only has Tapcon been selling a very similar kit for decades, Irwin Tools has virtually the same kit for at least ten years. And according to Tapcon's instructions, always drill the hole 3/4" deeper than the fastener. I have been in the masonry trades for over 30 years, and seldom had a problem with a Tapcon if you use the right screw for the application.

[@Satchmoeddie]

I have been an electrician for 40 years and I have always hated Tapcon. I like caulking anchors with the expensive set tools. I like zinc mushroom anchors. I love my old variable power Hilti nail guns. I need to get my stuff mounted to the walls, ceilings, floors, make sure it's solid, and move on. I think I could actually come to like Tapcons if they always work this well and in all kinds of masonry. Concrete block (hollow) I will still opt for the hollow wall caulk anchors or mushrooms.

[@Satchmoeddie]

I am luke warm on drop in wdgeits, and plastic anchors are okay for some things like old red brick. Tapcon will blow out a lot of red brick.

[@chrisstennett1592]

I think his higher point is, don’t bother using a hammer drill and impact driver when fastening masonry.

[@Wizalker]

I was thinking the same thing 😂😂👍

[@lazerusmfh]

Ive used tapcons for a very long time. usually only have an issue if i dont clean the hole properly, or dont drill the hole deep enough, even with phillips head, but i dont like them as much. I dont like having to carry around a fiddly little tool that is easy to drop, i always carry an impact, and use my skill. This is a tool for the fools, or if you cant physically carry two tools imo. Lining up a heavy rotary hammer on a screw head, vs an ultralight brushless compact... it just kinda doesnt make sense

[@chrisczekala182]

Tapcon was longer than the hole drilled. Tapcon also has had the same kit for at least the last ten years.

[@jimmarcum7362]

And I thought I was the only one who saw that.

[@Tman0517]

Yes but tapcon bits burn out much quicker then milwaukee's

[@kds471]

20 years probably. TBO I think it’s faster with a hammer drill with the bit and a impact to drive the tap con vs sliding the thing off and on as it requires two hands. Plus sometimes the sleeve drops to the bottom of your pouch and you have to dig around for it or it rolls away down a hill or under some equipment. I think his hole was maybe deep enough, but I noticed his drill was wobbling so the bit might have been bent and the hole was enlarged as a result and the tapcon couldn’t grab.

[@westtexasconstruction]

Yeah I noticed, the tapcon bottomed out, this dude thinks we are idiots

[@mikedavis2712]

Had a tap con kit for 20 years

[@noskatehate]

I've never watched a video that felt more like an advertisement without actually being an ad.

[@jesterlyone]

Yo Vince! Come on man! I just watched a video a week or so ago where you called out a certain vendor at a show for not comparing apples to apples. (Circular saw blade challenge) The first Tapcon you drove doesn't have threads the full length because it's designed to secure 2x material to concrete. The smooth shank is larger than the shank at the threads and therefore will strip out no matter how you drive it IF you drive it deeper than the threads. The Tapcons you drive with the tool you're trying to sell were all thread. I'm really disappointed. 😔

[@_Ice_man]

I knew i wasn't the only one who noticed , should of use same size tapcon 🤦‍♂️

[@jimmarcum7362]

And I agree, his credibility is hitting a new low. No two dollar holler for this demo.

[@johnross6436]

Disagree. I’ve used that type of screw to secure thin materials to concrete. The smooth section is not bigger than the threads.

[@reddbeard2030]

😲

[@johnross6436]

@@jeremynguyen2346 it’s a brand of screws for concrete. Everyone sells them

[@davidmaxwell5703]

First tapcon was longer the other were shorter .the trick to driving tapcon is drill a bit deeper than screw length and vacuum dust from hole shouldn't have any problems

[@cocotug0]

i use a pc duster (air can with tube) to blow the dust

[@cb2000a]

And don't use Tapcon bits. I use Bosch bits.

[@emilvlahovic3917]

Exactly ,and drill the roght size in the right material ,in stone you drill larger than in brick , in brick go with 5.5mm , stone 7mm, our tapcons are 7.5mm diameter

[@jeremycurtis1223]

I have never had a problem with tapcons. He never cleaned the dust out of the hole with the drill bit. You have to use the drill bit to clean the hole out the vacuum doesn’t get the dust out. In new concrete you may have to clean it several times. I have used thousands of tapcons never had a problem using this method.

[@petedonna4894]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jsmith5443]

Cool, thanks

[@johnnybbop1]

Exactly this is a gimmick

[@matthewjune4743]

Right? To be sure, ream the first 3/8-1/2" of the hole w the next size up to make room for any dust the threads create and feed up. This tool's basically for DIYers and Milwaukee fan boys.

[@howardcox7993]

agree, use drill bit to clean hole and drill hole deeper than fastener

[@somethingtrulyhorrifying]

I would ABSOLUTELY use this system if I had a lot of tapcons to run. Had a small porch rail project recently with 12 holes into concrete, 3 of 12 screws froze 1/2" - 1" off the plate and my impact couldn't even reverse them out, one of the screws just plain snapped. Having to cut them off flush and make new holes is always fun and not time consuming at all...

[@georgecroney6168]

I prefer the expanding type, they're expensive but I just pay then forget about it. We would just call them concrete screws in the UK, never heard of a tap con til today.

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

I watched more people run Tapcons wrong over the years and blame it on the Tapcons.Take your time ,keep the hole clean and run the hole longer than the fastener,the big ones I spray penetrating oil on the threads some times.Also if it feels like it's bottomed out it probably is and you need to back the thing out and drill deeper.

[@edpoints1127]

I'm under 2 minutes into the video and I need to comment on your first hole already Mr. VCG, Vince. You are recommended to pull up at least 2x during your drilling of the hole. It clears the flutes. I've installed 10's of thousands of different size tapcons. I believe it is also recommended by the manufacturer, there is definitely a learning curve and a feel to installing them without incident and without sacrificing holding strength.

[@poncho2640]

I have been a trim carpenter for over 23 years this dude is a joke and he is a actor paid by Milwaukee

[@truthbetold1855]

That was driving me crazy too. I was like PULL IT OUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Yup. I was taught exactly that way. For 15 years I can count maybe 8 tines that I destroyed a tapcon,and it was mostly operator error.

[@dangrimes5078]

​@@truthbetold1855My wife said that to me last night!

[@tag-xr6uk]

I've been an iron worker for about 18 years and the thing we do whenever we roll her Hammer into the concrete for redheads or anchor bolts is you have to relieve the hole that you're drilling by going up and down with your rotor Hammer to pull out all the powder that's inside of it that allows the bit or screw or redhead or anchor bolt to go all the way or it needs to be

[@captaindigi82]

Exactly.

[@rufusconnolly8489]

I've been an iron worker for 7 months, and I can say that a welding rod doesn't do nearly as good a job evacuating the hole as a bendy straw does.

[@tony_the_tinker]

As a long time handyman, I've worked with a lot of tapcons over the years. First of all, Tapcon tells you right on the package and on their website to drive the screw with the hammer drill. It works. 😉 Also, I've found clearing out the dust and debris from the hole with a blow tool, not a vac works a lot better at removing more debris from the hole.

[@Duetmaster2]

Definitely use a rotary hammer if you can. The shorter the time the bit spends turning in the hole the better off you are. If you're using a regular hammer drill. you should definitely be working it in and out to clear the dust. You're also absolutely correct to use canned air or an air compressor to blow out the hole. It's much more effective than a vac.

[@stevem1081]

That just shows that both of you are about as clueless as him on how to do things the proper and safe way. 1, blowing with air does work, but you better be wearing good mask and sealed safety glasses, then if you are inside a house, plan on a lot of cleanup. They make a tool that looks like a baby snot suction thing, or use a drink straw with the vac hose.

[@jacobz3400]

Loved this tool ever since I got it. It’s speeds up productivity. I still use the box from my original Bosch set. I prefer a hard case with clips vs the elastic soft pouches

[@Derek-xr3uq]

You seem to be implying there is a clutch in that drive sleeve. It’s just a sleeve. Your hex head tapcon counter-sunk down so the nut setter bottomed on the concrete and couldn’t engage much like a drywall screw setter - it was skipping. The second Philips bit stopped/slowed because of the clutch on your rotary hammer as all have. You can still snap a screw with it. This is to keep you from fiddling with as many bits and letting you use one tool, just like the tapcon branded 1/4” hex kit they copied it from.

[@GiovanniGiorgo]

It’s a really poor video overall, all just trying to get the ignorant to click and buy. -Bad drilling -Bad hole cleaning -Bad explanation of the tool -Bad fastening -Bad sales tactics

[@IceBergGeo]

Bah... Already seen equivalent... Never needed to use it. Being a sparky, we always have some wire to stuff in a stripped out hole.

[@roguestatus9297]

i here ya brother...i know for me personally (alot of commercial/industrial) needing taps-cons is a rare thing... although mostly thunder-studs, drop-ins or dbl-expansion type anchors are used most frequently....but hell, if i find myself in a more "tap-con" situation...its hard to beat good'ol, time tested plastic anchor

[@cambuchanan5836]

That’s true I see it all over the floor every day. And you say us plumbers are messy

[@austinb1800]

I'm excited to give this a try. I set 3-500 tapcons a day in brick installing windows in buildings, whether it be curtain wall or residential. My SDS is my backbone and I just upgraded to the surge so the impact doesn't hit as hard and we have alot of blowout issues. I've got it down to a science but sometimes the brick is just too brittle. Lobe seeing these videos, especially when they have something that could potentially help me and the rest of my crew!

[@SouthFLTools]

Agree on using the Surge to drive the tapcons in. The Gen 3 is too powerful and in my experience either blows out the hole or snaps the tapcon in half. I’m a DIYer and not a pro like yourself, so could be partly user error on my part. If I use the Gen 3 again in the future, I’ll probably set it on Speed 1 after drilling the hole and won’t be depressing the trigger all the way. The Gen 3 on Speed 1 is still really powerful compared to other impact drivers with 3 or 4 modes.

[@austinb1800]

@@SouthFLTools In my experience with the gen three just hits much harder, but its easy to figure out as time and experience come. I bought the surges because my guys didn't have time for trial and error and they're too stubborn to take their time and ease the fastener in, instead they ram it in and just let it happen. From a fellow DIYer though (prior to getting in the trades) Don't stress the fasteners too much, they will break, they will blow. Just get the science down and learn the feeling of when to let off the trigger. That goes for all fasteners, but especially tapcons and lag bolts. If I had to give myself advice years ago, it would be not to bump the power down, but to let off as soon as the fastener snugs down, then give it a couple extra bumps. You'll end up learning how it feels when it gets close to snug and you'll feel the torque it has when it's as tight as you like. Down the road, you'll use less bumps and break/blow a fraction of the amount of fasteners! Just don't give up on it. Most DIYers I know are too easy to give up and say "Well that didn't work for me, ill let a professional do it." Just be stubborn with it and keep at it. You'll get to the point that you'll only use the 1 setting for trim screws and such!

[@SouthFLTools]

@@austinb1800 wow, that’s very detailed advice and very much appreciated. Thank you sir! I’m not one to give up easily. I have the tools to do the job, so I’d rather try it myself as opposed to hiring a handyman or somebody else. I actually have a small job coming up to install a couple of wall mount hooks that will require 4 holes in my garage walls, which is made out of concrete block. I’m just going to take my time with it, make sure the holes are drilled in at a good depth and that they are properly cleaned out, prior to fastening with the Gen 3. I’ll probably still set it on speed 1 and slowly fasten the tapcon, so I can hear the impacting at the very end. Just want to make sure that I’m not damaging the material or the screws at at a higher speed, so I’ll probably play it safe. Thanks again for the insight 👍

[@austinb1800]

@@SouthFLTools that's a good project to try it out on, because if you blow the holes out, you can always drill bigger and epoxy some studs in if you blow out too many times! Good luck with it, and I hope it goes well! Successful projects bring confidence needed to take on bigger and more exciting jobs!

[@h2s142]

Get your company to invest in max high psi compressor and concrete pinner

[@MikeJohnson-ut7lx]

I have the same set in tapcon brand that I have been using for about 15 years. Works great.

[@inquisitor4635]

For several years my entire trade revolved around using tapcons. The problems you describe happen only because someone lacks the finesse and basic skill to do it right.

[@williamcreighton8357]

I always had trouble with tapcons. Definitely looking at this for future use. Thanks for the information

[@thecoolclips1]

In my experience I’ve only ever had longer tapcons bind/break. Why wouldn’t you test the new gear with the same length fastener so you had a constant?

[@TheHeadincharge]

Cuz this channel is a glorified informercial..

[@theadhdhandyman]

Clutch thing is cool, especially for DIYers and people who keep snapping them. I gave my tapcon drill bit things away, because it’s easier to have two drills going IMO. My tool bag is already too heavy, especially for single-task tools.

[@5.7.0bassin2]

After working on bridges for a little and watching the carpenter guys build the frames for patching holes and stuff on the Piers I stopped using tap cons all I use now after drilling my hole getting wire that you tie rebar with put a piece of that in the hole little longer where it stick out and use a duplex nail and man that is a pretty good system keeps it nice and tight

[@BoughtNotBuilt]

I usually never have an issue with tapcons but last time I used them on a job I ran into the same issue, even after drilling the holes long and vacuuming them out really good. A lot of them were binding up, couple of them snapped. I figured the bit supplied in kit was off diameter by a few thousands of an inch but I was also setting the fasteners with an impact.

[@workisfun...2438]

Have installed a lot of tapcons over the years. I have a set like that from Simpson I believe. It rarely leaves it's spot on the truck. Just to long and bulky in my humble opinion. I find that the keys to no problems are a quality masonry bit and thoroughly cleaning the hole, and even then, once in a while you'll get a 3"+ that won't want to set correctly due to waste in the hole. Maybe one of these days, I'll try all of the kit out again. I have used the individual pieces though. 👍

[@missinghood]

I love how you show the frustration and fiddling with packaging and storage.

[@kartboarder22g17]

Nice I've done the traditional way you showed never had a problem. Yet I can see if doing this a lot having that kit is helpful.

[@toolinhand]

Nice. I thought I was doing something wrong whenever I would snap or strip a tapcon. I'm going to look into this tool. Thanks, Vince.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Cuz! 👍🏻

[@marcpalma1401]

@@VCGConstruction also thanks for the video that you posted 2 years ago with a competitors solution! Love the content bro!

[@bigblocklawyer]

Damn . My house in Orlando is WW2 era, Portland cement poured block and pad construction. I've used hundreds of tapcons exactly how everyone else has for decades, with the same results of stripped or broken tapcons. This is a great improvement. Now I just need a $400.00 impact drill to hang pictures.

[@scottdezieck7056]

Best way I found to not have issues is to drill your main hole with appropriate size then use a drill bit one size bigger to drill in the hole approximately a 1/4 to 1/2 inch ...never had a issue since using this method.

[@lukefeil2026]

Yeah lol

[@d2954]

You are 100 correct. Tapcons kit hit the market when Tapcons first did.

[@ToolDeals]

Same

[@tonyprovo7816]

The nut setter in these kits also have a bit of a collar. It allows the tapcon to slip out versus a regular nut setter that stays engaged. It functions like a clutch.

[@JoeZasada]

Cool! Not overdriving the tapcons is the key to a solid, tight job.

[@VCGConstruction]

Yup! 👍🏻

[@billmellater]

A step up from the "CONSERT TOOL" I've been using for decades. Drill bit automatically retracts into the tool as you finished drilling. Then place the appropriate drive bit and drive the fastener. I only had a hammer drill back then and set the clutch as needed on the drill. CONSERT TOOL had no clutch and drill bit was NOT easy to change. Should a blowout occur, I would jam as many zip ties as needed (usually 2 or 3) into the hole, cut them flush then drive in the fastener. It was akin to a nylon insert and in most cases rock solid.

[@johnross6436]

Rebar tie wire works great too

[@superkamiguru5930]

What a beautiful tool was just on a job running thousands of feet of emt on concreat and used my ads and impact to do the job but just having the sds with that adapter would have lightened up my tool load and time so cool buying this now! Thank you for the video!

[@Sylvan_dB]

The first time I used a rotary hammer it blew my mind. I had no idea it was that much better.

[@Timothy-NH]

I've been tempted to buy that kit a few times, I really should.

[@johnvrabec9747]

I've never been in any of the construction trades, just in maintenance and a DIYer, and have been using Tapcons for almost 35 years with no issues, following manufacturers recommendations and common sense. I always blow out the debris in the hole, never use a vac.

[@user-cd7jx2td8n]

Man, I've snapped way too many Tapcons in my day - including today - so I finally told myself to search for an alternative. To be perfectly honest, though, I've never blown out the holes that I've always drilled with a Makita SDS Hammer Drill. I'm an old traditional timber framer, so metal fasteners are not my specialty. Regardless, I'm always willing to learn, so are you saying that the instructions included with Tapcon brand concrete fasteners are thorough enough to prevent one from either having the fastener seize up in the hole prematurely or simply break off in the hole? Although I've never cleaned out the holes that I drill with our Makita SDS Hammer Drill, I have always made it a habit to drill the holes deeper than the fastener being used. Thank you for any advice you may be willing to share with an old overseas vet.

[@rayquinones8292]

There’s nothing wrong with tapcons. There is something wrong with the person doing the work. Operator error….

[@MrDeviousdom]

They are overall, a shitty product. There are so many better anchors out there.

[@shawnbowser9187]

I love it because Vince always looks so happy when he’s posing for the merch store. So wholesome

[@dangrimes5078]

I like to give him a dollar when he's doing his live show so I can hear my name get mentioned. "Thank you for that 1 doller holler"

[@hippyguy31]

I've used this similar product. We called it a bit and barrel. Works just as good as other method but does speed up production.

[@edpoints1127]

2nd comment - OK, now I've watched the whole video. I'm a huge Milwaukee supporter don't get me wrong. Hilti has had a Kwik-con ll driver kit for years. (I believe that's what they call it) It's close to the same deal, but comes with a hard case AND the Torx bits as well. I believe Tapcon has one as well, whoever it is, the kit comes in an orange colored hard case. Tip #1 - that guage doesn't always fit in tight spots and sometimes loosens up. Hold up the length of tapcon you are using against the bit and add a half of an inch usually and wrap it with a little electrical,masking,duct tape, or hold a piece of paper around the bit and spray it with some orange marking paint or whatever color is available. Every contractor typically has marking paint. There's your gauge that doesn't get in the way! Tip #2 - of you don't pull the bit out a couple times to clear the flutes while drilling, the "drillings/dust" will get SOOO packed onto the sides of your hole, the vacuum won't take it out. Try it, after you vacuum out the hole, slide a small screwdriver or a punch down into the hole and the grindings will be packed against the sides

[@GiovanniGiorgo]

You can’t vacuum out all of the debris from the hole unless you’re using something like a straw that’s smaller than the drilled hole to vacuum the debris directly from the bottom of the hole, not the top. You could use compressed air to blow out the debris. Clean it out correctly and you’ll have a lot less problems.

[@CmdrTigerKing]

I learned this from your mom

[@LightGesture]

I've had terrible luck with tapcon. I'll give it a try

[@jamallaidley4718]

Really Cool Vince I just bought the Diablo version can't wait to try it

[@jonahkaiguam]

I've been using that Milwaukee tapcon condrive set for years now. However, if I'm using utilizing 3/16 x 1-¼ tapcons I just us the supplied 5/32 bit on my m12 fuel hammer drill and a ¼ nut driver on my m12 fuel impact drive set on level 1. Haven't experienced too many probs. In my experience, if the drill bit was cockeyed in the drill or if the bit is bent and has a wobble, that's what will screw up the job.....was what I did their eh?? Lol pun intended. BUT AS ALWAYS VINCE MY MAN.....AWESOME AWESOME VIDEO. Look at that m18 fuel 1" rotary hammer make EASY WORK of that concrete.

[@bunkysbbq6374]

Use a dedicated hammer drill and I never clean out the hole ever unless I'm putting epoxy or something in the hole. Use a hex driver bit and an impact driver to put your screw in. That concrete dust compacts and helps hold the screw in. I've never had an issue with tapcons holding in.

[@Wattshappening]

I have been using an accessory just like that that Tap con has been selling for about a year now and I mostly like it. The last time I used it I had an issue with it but I can’t remember what it was I switched to a regular hex head and it was fine.

[@kennyrollins5340]

Picking them up today!

[@Richard-nb4iv]

It sounds funny, but ive used these 25 years ago. They have been forgotten about, but recenlty i bought a Bosch version and I impressed somebody so much that he took it. Dont know who, but at least he left my other tools untouched. Such a time saver, so good that I bought another one. 😁

[@HJules-cw6fb]

This kit sounds AMAZING

[@joeshaffer52]

I see Milwaukee gave you gear to wear for the promo 👍👍👍

[@dianafertig2188]

Thanks for the good info and excellent demo. Hopefully it will stay in the memory bank until I get around to installing the rest of the vent wells on my house.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Diana!

[@truewax257]

I have never had a tapcon screw failure on install or after install. I love the tapcon!

[@Rooster000]

hey vince how's it compare to the tapconkit? what would be the better buy? i used to have tapcon kit and it was a hit and miss sometimes it won't tighten all the way. but it did help with blow outs and snapping.

[@VCGConstruction]

The Condrive kit from tapcon has served me well. The one bonus with the kit I have from them is that it comes with an arbor that chucks in to a hammer drill. You’ll have to look at both prices to know which is the better buy,

[@no65mph]

That’s a brilliant solution. Thanks for the video on that. That’s my next purchase.

[@stephenn3727]

Great great video! I'm ordering this set today. Now I have to buy a rotary hammer drill. Thanks Vince.

[@kinkbikes4life1]

I had to put up 1/2" plywood on a stucco brick wall. Used an impact with a t25 torx bit to drive 1-1/4" tapcons. Worked just fine. I used the provided mason bit that tapcon supplies. Just had to make sure I was counter-sinking the drill holes before driving the tapcon all they down to the plywood and then stopped immediately once it go there. This was to mount a video wall, and its super solid 1 month later.

[@BillyBobThornt0n]

I've personally never had a problem using tapcons, which I use them almost daily. You have to drill the hole with a sds drill and not a drill/hammer combo. Then gently use your impact , stopping several times and back it out and then back in.

[@hectorespinoza281]

Thanks Vince, I just bought this today!

[@steventicknor8059]

Nice tool definitely looking into it I hate having to use tapcons

[@jimsmopars1614]

Yeeeeeeeeooooo Vince once again awesome video, I wish my tapcons would've went in that easy 🤣 Appreciate the time taken for us that don't know it all.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Jim, we appreciate it! 👍🏻

[@mikenatale5269]

I've had the same Tapcon all in one set with a mint hard plastic case for 10+ years. Never an issue with tapcons ever. Milwaukee corded hammer, high for drill & low for driving in hammer setting

[@minnesotaman3]

Now a days the tapcon flathead screws are t25 i believe, I know they're star drive now so the phillips #2 or 3 is useless in that kit unless you buy/use old tapcon screws

[@user-fw4kk1ym9y]

I like this Milwaukee set up. Thanks Vince 💪👍

[@jackofall2305]

I have the bosch version of that for a long time now. Might have to get the just to match up the team red stuff

[@LucasGresham610]

Got to say the SDS is definitely a must! I love mine

[@docfate]

Just ordered a set for me. I'm looking forward ro using it.

[@billdavis6978]

Texas Tapcons have saved me hundreds when they can be substituted. A old Union Carpenter showed me how. Always be grateful for knowledge. It’s just as valuable as money.

[@Kiaa5679]

I have the Irwin kit. Similar to the Milwaukee. I’ve learned, drill the hole deeper than the fastener and don’t over drive it or it strips out. I use a 12 volt impact.

[@Cthomas116]

been using this kit with my m12 rotary hammer it stays with my set up in its own packet box and never had a bad experience yet with it , applies correct drive and sets tap cons perfect every time , if you have not tried this you are missing out its the only way to use tap cons 100% perfect every time

[@merlyn412]

Hey - just wondering what kind of power tool brand you could recommend for me. Do you have any preferences?

[@jamesmocharski4803]

Vince, Love it! Dang it! Now I need to pick up an SDS Driver to go with this kit. Oh, if only there were a magic KZbin channel that did tool deals. Man, wouldn’t that be great?!? Hey! Wait a second…..THIS IS a channel that features awesome tool deals along with product reviews and the latest and greatest tool info!!!Maybe you could work out a deal with OPT for the Very Cool Gang on an SDS Rotary Hammer Drill (Milwaukee preferably, but other platforms would be good too….DeWalt, Bosch, Metabo…etc.) C’mon Santa Vince. I know you’ve got one in ya to start the New Year off in style. Call it “Tap(Con) Into the New Year.” Or, “ Anchor Yourself for 2022.”

[@PaulHenreid]

Nice tool for Tapcons. Thanks!

[@CmdrTigerKing]

What brand tools do you recomend ?

[@stackedhippiechick]

What do you recommend for a strong stucco faster? I have to secure a banaster to the stucco wall.

[@quinones355]

Do you have to change from hammer to regular drill when uaing the bit holder?

[@ccatdaddy64]

When installing a 10' x 10' ferrous metal gazebo (it is not high carbon) what would you use as a barrior between the metal legs and the concrete patio floor. Where metal is in contact with concrete, rust happens pretty quick. Is PVC, perhaps 3/4 thick acceptable or do I need to use ABS due to the weight?

[@johnhammond6248]

unironically thought the title said tampons i was so confused LMAO

[@thetruemorg]

The moment I saw that kit purchased it and set it on my boss's desk. Purchased another one to a buddy who is going to finish a room in his basement over the weekend. Both of them came back amazed that it could be that easy dealing with masonry because it's the right tool. Love the channel

[@leegalligan]

Wow that's a badass set. Getting some of them

[@Aepek]

Ok, that is a cool accessory, and won’t cause to lose much time when doing multiples as can drill all holes, throw on the condrive and start settings the fasteners, w/o needing another tool. Nice. Thx Vince, ✌🏻

[@VCGConstruction]

Right on

[@marcyounker6379]

those sds bits are definitely worth while. I use my rotoraty cordless hammer m18 to drill and my combo hammer drill screw gun m18 for driving the tapcon works great for me

[@djmidnightwolf]

This would be great for all kinds of fasteners. Wonder if it could be used for more than tapcons.

[@VCGConstruction]

Definitely a life saver on the Tapcons!

[@tomoliver8498]

There went 10 minutes of my life I will never get back.

[@crash6674]

i normally use them with a rubber washer and a stainless steel washer so they dont snap

[@Freddie2598]

I don’t use my hammer drill for concrete I use the same rotary driver you used but I’ll look for this Milwaukee drive kit

[@rob-toolsandtech2521]

Good info. Wish I would’ve known about this a few months ago. Oh well, I know for next time. Thanks for the info.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Rob! 👍🏻

[@johnmaranuk1842]

That bit setvis awesome! I use it alot. Love it! Thanks Vince, love your videos

[@VCGConstruction]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mariacarneglia8483]

Hope all of the VCG gang is having a good evening!

[@MrTrevorg18]

Are you keeping the rotary hammer in hammer & drill mode when screwing tapcon into concrete?

[@ACMaverick]

If you are using a Hammer Drive with the Tapcon Pro Installation Tool, do you need to switch from Hammer mode to Drive mode when driving the screw/bolt?

[@kylegaidos7688]

I've used a lot of tapcons and I never had that much trouble with them. Drill it deep, clean it out, screw it in.

[@butchs2337]

you are so right, this guy is a joke, this video is for people who have never used Tapcons before and wants to sell tools, i use tapcons always and no problems and i do not vac the holes, drill the hole and move the bit in and out moving the dust away with your finger to clean the hole and screw the tapcon in, that easy, he need to learn or show how to drill a hole first hahahaha, i have seen people almost get bits stuck because not cleaning the bit or hole and just keep drilling

[@poncho2640]

He gets paid to say a lot of bull crap

[@poncho2640]

And the title says never use tap cons again but he still using tap cons

[@Tiger2f3]

@@butchs2337 that's right

[@jimmarcum7362]

I been using a different branded kit for years and the proper type of Tapcon fastener for the job, never had this problem. I wished he had used some better lighting on the long Tapcon fastener he first tried to set. Smoke and Mirrors Vance. But you did look Cool in your Milwaukee pull over and safety glasses. And you always want to tighten your depth gauge so it does not slide backwards and makes your hole longer than it needs to be. If you don't, you will be drilling to China. I don't own a rotary drill, but have been drilling masonry holes and driving Tapcons for years.

[@tonyd4346]

I haven’t had any issues with tapcons. I’ve always used my m18 drill hammer drill/drill from my m18 drill and impact set. Then I adjust the clutch on that drill down a few notches and drive them in. Good to go. I don’t see the need for the bigger heavier more expensive SDS and the kit.

[@imkaneforever]

Yeah same here. I love tapcons. They always work well for me.

[@skillstacking]

Before screwing it, did you take it off of hammer?

[@RIpped_407]

Used a kit like this in 1991 building the Ice Palace (Amalie Arena) in Tampa. Old news.

[@mikezeke7041]

I had a similar kit 18 years ago, I think it was actually put out by tapcon?

[@danstheman33]

I always start with a smaller pilot hole, and usually pull the drill bit out several times as I go, to prevent dust clogging and ensure a clean hole. I only use the final size drill bit once I have the pilot hole drilled to full depth, so very little effort is needed and minimal wobble is introduced, preventing an excessively large hole. And to clean out a hole, especially on a flat surface like in the video, you really need a rubber squeeze bulb with a long nozzle, or a canned air duster. A vacuum alone won't do it. Or at least drill the hole extra deep, so that the excess dust has someplace to go. A regular hammer drill works fine if you do these things. Just use the clutch settings and driver mode, not the drill or hammer mode, when installing the fasteners.

[@zzmalone6720]

That is awesome! I have walked past that kit at HD plenty of times. Adding it to the to buy list. Even if that prevents one hole in the concrete from stripping out, then it was well worth the price. When fastening to concrete, in my experience, there isn’t much room for error. It’s either a bracket, fixture, box, support strap that needs to be anchored in the spot where the hole is drilled out. Well worth the $35 to keep from scrambling to figure out what to do when if the hole strips out or a fastener breaks. Great kit! Have an awesome night!

[@W4BIN]

I've never and I never have never seen anyone drill a tapcon hole that deep. I have always used a blue box "Tapcon tool kit" to set tapcons and I have NEVER stripped one out and I never had one freeze up before being driven to it's completion. I have never owned a "hammer drill," just a DeWalt 20 Volt cordless drill at home and at work. Ron W4BIN

[@dorhocyn3]

Are usually ream the hole a little larger and then stick a piece of Weedwhacker nylon cutting string in the hole then drive the tapcon in. The nylon string put enough pressure on the fastener that it cuts grooves into the concrete

[@brandonisaiahsexton6533]

Did you see the HD sell online today? Dewalt 887, DCD 999, flex advantage 7 1/4 circ, 2 6ah flex volt, and a compact 4Ah I believe. $399. So pissed I missed it. They sold fast. Awesome video brother. New sub here. Concrete finisher from Louisville Kentucky so I’m very familiar with tapcon issues

[@illestofdemall13]

Sale not sell

[@brandonisaiahsexton6533]

@@illestofdemall13 thanks bro. I didn’t catch that. Appreciate it brother

[@VCGConstruction]

Didn’t see it, thanks for the heads up