How-to guides
Everything from the first attachment to long-term maintenance. Written for people who will use the tool on site rather than read about it.

Drill your first hole with the VACDRILL
Eight steps from an unopened case to a finished hole.
Surface preparation for vacuum attachment
Ten seconds of preparation buys the whole holding force.
Choosing drill bits
The anchor specifies the bit. Everything else is secondary.
Setting drill depth accurately
Set once, then stop worrying about depth.
Setting up dust extraction
A hose connected to the wrong extractor captures very little of what matters.
What to do when you hit rebar
Stop. Reinforcement is a structural question, not a drilling one.
Setting up for overhead drilling
Overhead is where the tool earns its keep and where preparation matters most.
Maintaining the VACDRILL
The pad is a consumable. Treat it like one.
Troubleshooting a weak attachment
Work through it in order — the answer is usually in the first two steps.
Battery care and runtime
Attached time costs charge, even when you are not drilling.
Pre-use safety checklist
Six checks, about thirty seconds.
Transport and storage
Most damage happens in the van, not on the wall.
Cleaning holes for adhesive anchors
Adhesive anchors fail at the bond line, and dust is what breaks the bond.
Working at height with a self-anchoring tool
The tool supports itself. It does not support you.
Receiving and commissioning a new tool
Ten minutes on arrival avoids a bad surprise at height.