I bought this with the intention of drilling a single hole through a hollow concrete block for a dryer vent. For that purpose, it worked like a charm. I was able to get through the front half off the block before burning out my cheap 20 year old drill. Another better drill finished the back hole.I saw one review that said the drill bit was too short. That was not true for me.I cannot speak to the longevity of the bit, but for the single hole I needed, this was a great value.