Homeowner/DIY tips: We are installing a 8" exhaust vent through our exterior brick house. Here are so things we learned along the way.1. The 8" core bit is heavy and you need something like a joist/stud drill that has enough torque/power to make this work.2. A heavy duty hammer drill/SDS demolition/rotary hammer will make drilling easier but these fancy drills are not required.3. periodically wet the core bit in a bucket of water to preserve the diamond coated cutting bits. It will be a pain in the butt but it will make cutting easier. You don't want to ruin your bit because a damaged bit will not cut or will take forever to cut.