Drilling holes in studs
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Drilling holes in studs
I am wiring a new house and I bought a new 7/8" - 6" auger drill bit for drilling holes in the studs for the romex. Is there somekind of tip that would help me to keep from tearing the wood where the bit enters and exits the hole? I am using a right angle drill...the drill may be running too slow. Also, are there any tips for going around a coner.
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In my experience an auger bit leaves somewhat of a rough cut. I guess it is the trade-off for the speed. If you want a smoother cut, you could use a wood-boring bit, but they are a lot slower and will probably dull rather quickly wiring a whole house.
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I agree with Speedy and hotarc. This is just the way it works. You can make the hole a little cleaner by making sure your bits stay sharp, but even the sharpest auger bit won't make a completely clean hole.
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Re: Drilling holes in studs
Originally posted by Jack B.
I am wiring a new house and I bought a new 7/8" - 6" auger drill bit for drilling holes in the studs for the romex. Is there somekind of tip that would help me to keep from tearing the wood where the bit enters and exits the hole? I am using a right angle drill...the drill may be running too slow. Also, are there any tips for going around a coner.
I am wiring a new house and I bought a new 7/8" - 6" auger drill bit for drilling holes in the studs for the romex. Is there somekind of tip that would help me to keep from tearing the wood where the bit enters and exits the hole? I am using a right angle drill...the drill may be running too slow. Also, are there any tips for going around a coner.
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Drilling holes in studs
Thanks fellows for your replys. Usually, it doesn't bother me either but this time it's a real pain to get the wires through the holes. Also, would someone comment on the second part of my original question about going around corners?
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If the splintered wood is interfering with pulling the wire, drill from the other direction - or use a larger bit.
If it's an inside corner and the "cavity" is closed in, drill holes each way (at the same height) then fish the wire thru.
If it's an inside corner and the "cavity" is closed in, drill holes each way (at the same height) then fish the wire thru.